Feel empowered to support your disabled child or family member
Since 2020, we have been running workshops around topics of interest to the families we support.
These are topics related to disability, such as dealing with challenging behaviour, ADHD, Sleep, sensory play, etc or from time to time we run workshops that are just for fun.
Please take a look below to see our upcoming events – we are also planning many more that will be taking place in 2024!
NEW FOR 2024 – Understanding Autism – An Introductory Session for Parents and Carers
This seminar-style event is aimed at parents/carers who have a child on the autism pathway or a recent autism diagnosis. The event will cover topics including:
- What is autism?
- Overview of the Diagnostic Criteria
- Why are females underdiagnosed?
- What is masking?
- Co-occurring conditions
- Dual diagnosis with ADHD
- What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
- How can you support your child?
- How can you get the support you need as a parent/carer?
It is designed and delivered by Space 2 Be Me Family Support Officers who specialise in supporting parents and carers of children with additional needs including autism, ADHD, and PDA.
Time and Dates
Maidstone on Wednesday 17th January 2024 from 10am to 1pm SOLD OUT
Tonbridge on Tuesday 20th February 2024 from 10am to 1pm BOOK HERE
Cost
£10 per person
If you have any questions about these events, or to go on the waiting list for our Maidstone event, please email info@space2beme.org.uk
PLEASE NOTE: The agenda for this event is similar to the Extended Family Members Understanding Autism course that we recently ran.
NEW DATE: Understanding Autism for Extended Family Members
It helped me understand autism through the eyes of the child.
Understanding Autism Attendee – Relative Quote
This is a repeat of the our popular course which we ran in November 2023 – join us for an informative event which is designed to help grandparents, uncles, aunts and other extended family members better understand young people with additional needs in their families who they care for and support.
It is designed and delivered by our Family Support Officers who have supported hundreds of families and is approached from a place of lived experience
Whether you’re a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or cousin, this event will provide you with valuable insights and resources to support your family. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with others who share similar experiences.
Time and Date
DATE: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 from 10am to 12.30pm
LOCATION: Tonbridge Youth Hub, Danvers Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1TR
COST: £10 per person
Registration is required to secure your spot. Limited seats available, so sign up now!
The Cygnet programme
We run the Cygnet programme.
The core Cygnet programme is designed for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-18 with an autistic spectrum condition.
The programme is designed to:
- increase parents understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
- help parents develop their knowledge on how a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world and what drives their behaviour
- guide parents through practical strategies they can use with children
- direct parents to relevant ASC resources
- give parents the opportunity to meet with other parents who have had similar experiences and to gain support and learn from each other
It’s delivered over six, two and a half – three hour sessions followed by a seventh sessions a few weeks after the end of the course. This can can be delivered virtually too.
We also deliver Cygnet Sibling and Puberty modules which are follow in courses from the core parenting programme above.
Contact
Please complete our online enrolment form to be added to our waiting list. If you have any queries email support@space2beme.org.uk and a member of our family support team will get back to you.
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