What Now?
A programme for parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders
Aims of the Programme
Who Is It For?
The programme is for families of a school age child with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder. Two parents (or carers) from each family may attend the eight-session programme at Kendal West Children’s Centre, Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5PP
Programme Dates
- To provide support and information
- To help develop an understanding of your child and how they see the world
- To share tips and strategies
Who Is It For?
The programme is for families of a school age child with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder. Two parents (or carers) from each family may attend the eight-session programme at Kendal West Children’s Centre, Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5PP
Programme Dates
If you are interested in attending this program, please print off the application form below and send it to Jo Wilcox at Kinta House, Helme Close, Kendal, LA9 7HY. For more information, phone her on 01539 718139 or 07770492470.
Application Form | |
File Size: | 49 kb |
File Type: | docx |
OUTLINE
Sessions 1-2: Introduction
Sessions 3-5: The Triad of Impairments ,
Session 6: Strategies
Session 7: Behaviour
Session 8: Social/ Parents' Choice
Sessions 1-2: Introduction
- Personal experiences of the diagnostic process
- Introducing your child
- Common features
Sessions 3-5: The Triad of Impairments ,
- Introducing main features: social interaction, communication, flexible thinking and behaviour.
- Sensory/perceptual issues.
- ASDs – thinking and learning
- An introduction to the main psychological theories that help us understand how children with autism think and learn
- The autism lens of interpretation
Session 6: Strategies
- The SPELL framework
- Task analysis
Session 7: Behaviour
- Understanding behaviour
- Iceberg analysis
- The 8 step plan
Session 8: Social/ Parents' Choice
Parents' Comments about the Programme
"It was good to meet other parents, swap experiences and know you are not alone"
"It has given me an insight into how my child feels about the world and himself" |
"It helped me to value my child and focus on his strengths"
"Just by bringing us all together and allowing us to voice our frustration, despair and love of our kids made us very aware of the huge diversity of ASDs" |