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 workshops are a safe space for families and not intended for professionals. We offer partnership training to schools & preschools and bespoke training to professionals and organisations, please email support@space2beme.org.uk if this of interest.
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Emotional Regulation & Neurodivergence
This interactive workshop is aimed at parents/carers of neurodivergent children aged between 5-11. It is most suitable for children who have spoken language or have an established communication system. A formal diagnosis is NOT required to attend. The workshop will cover:
- What is emotional regulation, and why does it matter?
- Why emotional regulation can be more challenging for neurodivergent children
- Elements of emotional experience
- The Window of Tolerance
- Strategies to support emotional regulation
- The Meltdown Mountain / Arousal Theory
- Supporting your child after school
- Exploring helpful resources
- Where to find further support
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.
It was very relatable. I enjoyed the mix of presentation vs group activities. Parent, September 2025
Everything spot on, really useful. Felt at ease and good to see other people in the same boat. Sharing ideas helpful also. Thank you. Parent, February 2026
New date coming soon!
Exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
This interactive session will include presentation, discussions and practical activities led by guest speaker Tracy Weiner – Accredited NVR Lived Experience Practitioner and founder of Aspects Together CIC. Our Family Support Officers will also be on hand. We will cover:
- What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
- Strategies to support individuals with PDA
- Intro to Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
- Exploration of Sensory Supports
- Practical activities to develop your own tool-kit
New date coming soon – join our wait list to be notified first!
Understanding Autism – A Focus on Diagnostic Criteria
This seminar-style event is aimed at parents/carers who have a child on the autism pathway or are considering autism diagnosis. Parents/carers who have a diagnosed child are welcome – if you are just starting learn about autism the content will be relevant. We aim to keep the session relaxed, accessible, and grounded in real-life examples. The event will cover:
- What is autism?
- The diagnostic criteria:
- Social communication differences
- Repetitive movements or vocalisations
- Special interests
- Rigid/inflexible thinking
- Sensory processing differences
- The autistic spectrum
- An overview of the diagnostic process
- Practical support strategies embedded throughout
- Where to go for further help
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.
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Understanding Autism – An Introductory Session for Parents and Carers
This event is aimed at parents/carers who have a child on the autism pathway or a recent autism diagnosis. The event will cover:
- What is autism?
- The diagnostic criteria
- Social communication differences
- Repetitive movements and/or vocalisations
- Special Interests
- Rigid/Inflexible thinking
- Sensory processing differences
- The autistic spectrum
- Female underdiagnosis
- Masking
- Co-occurring conditions
- Dual diagnosis with ADHD
- A brief overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
- Practical support suggestions embedded throughout
- Where to go for further help
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.
“I found it useful and I really appreciated the signposting to more support….I had no idea about a lot of it. Also I came primarily for the ASC info. But the ADHD really useful as my other son shows a lot of these traits.” Parent, November 2024
“Both presenters weaved personal experiences into factual content, which brought it to life. I recommended to friends at the break.“ Parent, June 2025
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Understanding Autism – For Extended Family Members
This informative event is designed to help grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other extended family members better understand the autistic young people in their lives, who they care for and support.
We know families come in all shapes and sizes – whether bonded by love, friendship or shared experience, we warmly welcome extended and blended family members, close friends and chosen family.
It is written 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.
It helped me understand “child’s perception of the world” Grandparent, January 2024
“I was so interested in masking & enjoyed hearing the advice to grandparents” Grandparent, February 2026
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