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Parent
Programme
& Support
Autumn Term 2019
September - December
Issued by Autism East Midlands
www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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CONTENTS
p. 2 Contents page
p. 3 Asian Parents Group
p. 4 Autism Drop-in – City Hospital, Nottingham
p. 5/6 Autism East Midlands Family Support Hubs
p. 7 The Complex Presentation of Autism including PDA profile
p. 8 More Cheers Less Tears Parents Group
p. 9 Newark & Sherwood Autism Support Group
p. 10 Outwood Academy Worksop Parent Group
p. 11 Promoting Positive Behaviour
p. 12 Shining Minds
p. 13 Sibling Support Group 2019
p. 14 SIBS for Brothers and Sisters of Disabled Children and Adults
p. 15 Southglade Parents Autism Support Group
p. 16 How to Work with Schools to Ensure Effective SEND Provision in Mainstream
Schools
p. 17 Supporting Young People with their Stress and Anxiety
p. 18 Sutherland House School Parent Group
p. 19 Understanding Autism - Strategies for Living Well
p. 20 Autism & Mental Health
p. 21 Understanding Sensory Issues in Autism
p. 22 Contact Details
p. 23 APPENDIX / EVENT FLYERS
p. 24 Newark & Sherwood Autism Support Group leaflet
p. 25 Incredible Years leaflet
p. 26 Basics of SEN Law leaflet
p. 27 Active Autism Activities leaflet
p. 28 Inclusive Hockey leaflet
p. 29 Understanding Autism course
p. 30 Autism Training for Practitioners course
p. 31 Autism in Women & Girls course
p. 32 Autism and Mental Health course
p. 33 Parent Programme course application form
p. 34/35 Sibling Support Group application form
(Please note that from time to time dates & times may have to be changed at very short notice, or an
event cancelled, which is outside of our control. Wherever possible we will try to notify people who are
already booked on an event run by Autism East Midlands.)
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Asian Parents Group
For parents and carers of children and young people of any age who have autism. The
sessions discuss various autism related topics and features occasional workshops with
Autism Specialists.
Supported by ‘Ask Us Nottinghamshire’ (formerly Parent Partnership Service) and Autism
East Midlands.
Usually 3rd Thursday of a month
Dates / Times / Content:
19th September 2019 10:00 to 12:00 speaker tbc
17th October 2019 10:00 to 12:00 speaker tbc
19th December 2019 10:00 to 12:00 speaker tbc
Venue:
New Art Exchange
39 – 41 Gregory Boulevard
Hyson Green
Nottingham
NG7 6BE
For Further Information:
Contact - 0115 960 1837 (Noreen Sheikh)
Email - enquiries@askusnotts.org.uk
Contact - 0115 960 9263
Email - linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Autism Drop In – City Hospital, Nottingham
Informal drop-in sessions.
An opportunity for parents and carers of children with ASC to meet other parents, have
a coffee and a chat and speak to professionals from Health and Social Services.
Occasional speakers and presentations.
Usually 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Dates / Times / Content:
18th September 2019 10:00 - 12:30 Anita Bennett - City Autism Team – “Anxiety”
16th October 2019 10:00 - 12:30 Speaker tbc
20th November 2019 10:00 - 12:30 Speaker tbc
18th December 2019 10.00 - 12.30 Coffee/chat - getting ready for Christmas
Venue:
The Children’s Centre
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
For Further Information contact:
0115 969 1300 Extension 13743 or 13744
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Autism East Midlands Family Support Hubs
The Hubs will provide a regular meeting point for families affected by autism, where they can
access activities for children as well as gain support, specialist training and advice. This will
include the development of an on-line forum for parents to gain additional advice and support.
With funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are now developing Hubs in the
Northampton, Leicester City and Loughborough areas during Autumn 2019.
Do check on our website and social media for updates on these sessions.
Please note these sessions focus on the primary school age unless indicated.
These are drop-in sessions and no booking is required.
Dates / Times / Venue:
Saturday 10:30 to 13:30 Newark
September 7th October 5th November 2nd December tbc
Tuesday 16:30 to 19:30 East Leake
September 10th (*week later than usual) October 1st November 5th
December tbc
Please note new venue – East Leake Baptist Church, Costock Road, East Leake, LE12
6HY (entrance and car park on Meeting House Close)
Saturday 16:30 to 18:30 Chesterfield
Voluntary contribution of £2.50 per child to cover venue cost
September 11th October 9th November 13th December 11th
Monday 16:30 to 19:30 Nottingham City Hub
September 16th October 21st November 18th December tbc
Tuesday 16.15 to 20.15 Worksop Hub (BTWCB)
September 17th October 15th November 19th December tbc
Saturday 11.00 to 14.00 Mansfield Woodhouse
(Teen Hub 11+ years)
September 21st October 19th November 16th December tbc
Monday 16:30 to 19.30 Kirkby-in-Ashfield
September 23rd October 28th November 25th December tbc
Tuesday 17:00 to 20:00 Retford
September 24th October 29th November 26th December tbc
Saturday 10:30 to 13.30 Heanor
September 28th October 26th November 23rd December tbc
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Autism East Midlands Family Support Hubs
Venues:
Mansfield Woodhouse Retford Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Sherwood Centre, Tall Trees The Ashwood Centre
Old Mill Industrial Estate Rectory Road Portland Street
Mansfield Woodhouse Retford Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire Nottingham
NG19 9BG DN22 7AY NG17 7AB
Nottingham City Newark Heanor
Hamilton Autism Services Salvation Army Hall Mundy Street Day Services
Harby Lodge Mead Way Mundy Street
13 Pelham Road Balderton Heanor
Sherwood Rise Newark Derbyshire
Nottingham Nottinghamshire DE75 7EB
NG5 1AP NG24 3GA
East Leake Chesterfield
**(please note new venue)
East Leake Baptist Church Chester’s Den
Costock Road Proact Stadium
East Leake 1866 Sheffield Road
Loughborough Chesterfield
LE12 6HY S41 8NZ
Worksop Hub (BTWCB)
Dukeries Autism Centre
Park Street
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 1HH
For Further Information:
Email - familysupport@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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The Complex Presentation of Autism including PDA profile
Delivered by a member of staff from Autism East Midlands / Elizabeth Newson
Diagnostic Centre.
Defining what PDA is and how it presents behaviourally. Exploring ways of managing
challenging behaviours linked to diagnosis.
This course will not be running in the Autumn 2019 term but we hope to run it in the
Spring term.
** If you are interested in reserving a place please telephone 01909 506678 or email
bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Dates / Time / Content:
tbc
Venue:
tbc
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% discount for additional family members
Please note that places are not confirmed until payment has been received
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email - bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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More Cheers, Less Tears Parents Group
Parent group for those with primary school age children. A supportive and informal
coffee morning format drop in to gain and share ideas and an understanding of
autism. The first hour is normally a speaker.
Based in the Stapleford area of Nottinghamshire.
Meets the first Thursday of the month in term time only.
Dates / Times / Content:
Venue:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road
Stapleford
Nottingham
NG9 7FS
For Further Information:
Contact - 0115 917 9277 (Deputy Head Teacher – Trudy McMahon)
Email - office18@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk
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Newark & Sherwood Autism Support Group
A supportive and friendly parents group.
Occasional speakers and other events organised by the group.
Meets 1st Thursday of the month, during term time only.
Dates / Times / Content:
5th September 2019 09:30 to 11:00 tbc
3rd October 2019 09:30 to 11:00 tbc
7th November 2019 09:30 to 11:00 tbc
5th December 09:30 to 11:00 tbc
Parent Conference – 3rd October 2019
Time: 9.15am – 2.30pm (Please arrive at 8.45 am for registration/coffee)
Speakers include:
Henry Normal (Writer, poet and film producer)
Paul Stafford – Senior Benefits Advisor - Nottinghamshire Welfare Rights
Victoria Federico – Solicitor on SEND, covering benefits and SEND law
There will be stands with information for parents
Refreshments will be provided on arrival
Tickets will be available from early September
Places are free but booking is essential (first come first served basis)
Venue:
Charles Street Methodist Church
Newark
NG24 1RN.
For Further Information:
Please contact Laura: 07960 121 027
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Outwood Academy Worksop Parent Group
A new group supporting parents of young people attending this family of schools.
Dates / Times / Content:
Contact Outwood Academy direct for details
Venue:
Outwood Academy
Valley Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7EN
For Further Information:
Contact - 01909 475121, ext. 341 (Helen Nixon)
Email - h.nixon@valley.outwood.com
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Promoting Positive Behaviour
Presented by: Kevin Pakenham
For parents / carers of a child with a diagnosis of ASC. To gain a better understanding
of the reasons for your child’s behaviour and strategies for managing behaviour.
Dates / Times / Content:
Thursday 28th November 2019 18.30 – 20.30 pm
Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% reduction for additional family members
(Please note that places are not confirmed until payment has been received)
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email - bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Shining Minds
Parent group for parents of children and young people from 8+.
A supportive and informal drop in to gain and share ideas and an understanding of
autism.
Meets the last Tuesday of the month in term time only.
** This group is temporarily not running at the present time – details will be updated in due
course
Venue:
Fairfield Academy School
Toton Lane
Stapleford
Nottingham
NG9 7HB
For Further Information:
Email: shiningmindsgroup@hotmail.com
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Sibling Support Group 2020
Currently a group for children aged between 8 – 12 years, including Parent Workshop
on supporting siblings for the parents of those attending.
Helping to understand their brother’s or sister’s autism, gaining support from the group
and promoting more harmonious family relationships.
Referrals for 2020 sessions are now being taken – service under review
Dates / Times / Content:
tbc
Note: children should be able to attend all sessions
Current Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
For Further Information / Booking:
Complete and return the Referral /Application for Sibling Support Group 2019 form
(available towards the end of this publication or on our website –
www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk) to: -
Linsey Atkins
Autism East Midlands
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
Contact - 0115 960 9263 (Linsey Atkins)
Email - linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Sibs - for Adult Brothers and Sisters of Disabled Brothers and Sisters
Sibs exists to support people who grow up, or have grown up, with a disabled brother or
sister. This is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young
siblings and over one and half million adult siblings.
The Sibs adult group in Nottingham is facilitated by volunteers who are also members of
the group. They have attended Sibs’ group facilitator training. The role of the facilitator
is to make contact with new group members and to help everyone in the group talk
about sibling issues and share information with each other.
Access to current groups is by completing the on-line application form on the website -
www.sibs.org.uk (when on the website select the tab “Support for adult siblings” to take
you to the contact form. Dates and venue will be confirmed upon receipt of
application form.
Please note this group is for the 18+ age group only and cannot be accessed by child
siblings.
Dates and venue details on application
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Southglade Parents Autism Support Group
This is an open Support group for the parents and children with Autism, Asperger
Syndrome or a child with social and communication difficulties.
Your child does not have to have a diagnosis to access this support.
This is a regular event, now held on the second Wednesday of the month only (all year
round)
Dates / Times / Content:
11th September 2019 09:30 to 11:00 tbc
**9th October 2019 09:30 to 11:30 tbc
13th November 2019 09:30 to 11:00 tbc
11th December 2019 09:30 to 11:00 Getting ready for Christmas
and Christmas Fuddle
Venue: **(please note new venue)
Community Room, Top Valley Way, Nottingham NG5 9DD
Near Tesco’s.
Cost:
These are free sessions for group members
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 0115 915 9561
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How to Work With Schools to ensure effective SEND provision in
mainstream schools
A qualified SENCO and Senior Leader experienced in both mainstream and specialist
provision will provide top tips and strategies to secure successful home/school
relationships to ensure positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.
Dates / Times / Content:
10th October 2019 18.30 – 20.30
Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% reduction for additional family members
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email - bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Supporting Young People with their Stress and Anxiety
Delivered by staff members from the Elizabeth Newson Diagnostic Centre and Autism
East Midlands Training Department.
This session will focus on how autism may present differently and we will consider some
of the challenges that individuals with autism face, along with positive approaches to
supporting them.
Dates / Times / Content:
14th November 2019 18.30 – 20.30
Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 1DA
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% reduction for additional family members
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email - bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Sutherland House School Parent Group
A support group for parents and carers of pupils who attend Sutherland House School.
There will be speakers and discussions on topics set by the group, usually related to
school / educational issues.
The group meet twice a term, with alternate meetings mornings and afternoons.
Dates / Times / Content:
16th October 2019 10.00 – 12.00
12th December 2019 2019 12.00 – 14.00
Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 0115 960 9263 (Ann Stewart)
Email - ann.stewart@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Understanding Autism – Strategies for Living Well
Delivered by Debbie Austin from Autism East Midlands Training Department.
Strategies for living well.
An introduction to autism session for parents and family members who are still making
sense about what it is all about and what they need to know.
This workshop is aimed at those who wish to have a more detailed understanding of the
spectrum and would like to learn about some practical strategies that can make life
easier.
Dates / Times / Content:
6th November 2019 18.30 – 20.30
Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% discount for additional family members
Please note that places are confirmed once payment has been received
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact: 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email : bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Autism & Mental Health
Delivered by Debbie Austin from Autism East Midlands Training Department.
Dates / Times / Content:
16th October 2019 18.30 – 20.30
Venue:
Sutherland House School
Bath Street
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG1 1DA
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% discount for additional family members
Please note that places are confirmed once payment has been received
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact: 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email : bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Understanding Sensory Issues in Autism
Delivered by Debbie Austin from Autism East Midlands Training Department.
This workshop will explore the sensory world of children and young people on the
spectrum. It will consider the implications for adaptive and adjusting the environment to
meet the needs of young people with autism.
Dates / Times / Content:
This course will take place in the Spring 2020 term
Venue:
tbc
Cost:
£10 to be paid before the event – 50% discount for additional family members
Please note that places are confirmed once payment has been received
For Further Information / Booking:
Contact - 01909 506678 (Training Admin)
Email - bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
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Contact Details
Head Office address and contact details:
Autism East Midlands
Unit 31, Crags Industrial Estate
Morven Street
Creswell
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 4AJ
Tel: 01909 506678
Email: bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Website: www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Bookings and Payment:
All bookings for Parent Programme events and courses facilitated by
Autism East Midlands, unless stated otherwise, should be via a completed
‘Autism Parent Programme Application Form’, which when complete
should be emailed to: -
bookings@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
or posted to the above address.
(Please note that places are not confirmed until payment has been
received
Payment for all Autism East Midlands Parent Programme events and
courses should be made in advance by cash, cheque (payable to “Autism
East Midlands”) or card by contacting the finance department at the
above address. Once payment has been received, confirmation of your
place will be sent out.
Please remember that when sending payment to Head Office to include
your details, title and date of event.
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ACTIVE AUTISM ACTIVITIES
Hucknall - NG15 7TX - 0115 9568750 - £8.45 per familyOur Active Autism sessions are designed to bring families and friends together of people who have autism and / or other special needs. A variety of play equipment will be provided in a fun and safe environment. Prior booking is advised, please telephone the leisure centre directly to book and pay.
• Fun & Bounce Party including racket sports, football, bouncy castle @ Hucknall Sun 29th September 5.00-6.00pm
• Twilight Swim @ Hucknall Sat 12th October 6.15-7.15pm
• Twilight Swim @ Hucknall Sat 16th November 6.15-7.15pm
• Xmas Skate & Bounce @ Festival Hall Thurs 19th December 4-6pm
For specific requirements please email katherinehibberd@everyoneactive.com or tel. 07734 003832. Price includes up to 2 adults and 3 children
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PARENT PROGRAMME
Application Form
Please return completed forms to:
Parent Programme Bookings
Autism East Midlands,
Unit 31, Crags Industrial Estate, Morven Street,
Creswell, Worksop Nottinghamshire, S80 4AJ
Payments for courses can be made by contacting the finance department on
01909 506678 prior to the event. (Cheques payable to “Autism East Midlands”)
For reasons of GDPR I agree to my information being held for the
purpose of Parent Programme bookings (please tick)
Please state title of the Programme /
Course you wish to attend:
Date:
Venue:
Special Access Requirements at Venue
Name of person(s) attending
Telephone
Mobile
Email address
If offered places I / We agree to attend
ALL sessions and pay any monies due
Signature:
Print:
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Referral / Application for
Sibling Support Group 2020
Sibling Details:
Name: Age: Male / Female
School Attending:
Please give details of any food allergies, medical conditions, e.g. asthma or any other
conditions that the session leaders should be aware of:
Can the sibling attend all the sessions? dates tbc, but probably 3 full Saturdays
10.00am – 15.00pm Yes / No
Details of Child with Autism / Asperger Syndrome / PDA:
Name: Age: Male / Female
School Attending:
Diagnosis:
Details or suggestions of topics you would like to see covered in the workshops:
Parent / Carer Contact Details:
Name: Tel:
Address:
Mobile:
Email:
Signed: Print Name: Date:
Note: a completed Referral / Application is required for each sibling and / or child with
a diagnosis of autism, Asperger syndrome, PDA
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Please return completed Referral / Application to:
Linsey Atkins
Autism East Midlands, Sutherland House School, Bath Street,
Sneinton, Nottingham, NG1 1DA
Email: linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
The Siblings Group is run by staff from the Elizabeth Newson Centre (ENC) in
conjunction with Family Services. If your child is successful in gaining a place on the
group, staff from the ENC will request additional information about your child.
For reasons of GDPR I agree to my information being held for the
purpose of being contacted regarding future sibling events (please tick)