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Parent Workshops |
EarlyBird Programmes
The National Autistic Society Earlybird
training is offered to families of a pre-school child ( up
to 5 1/2 ) with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
It is intended that this will help them understand their
child's autism, structure interactions to develop
communication and develop strategies to pre-empt problem
behaviours and/or to manage those which do occur.
Courses can be arranged when three or more families in one
area request it. It is hoped that courses will
run each year in Inverness or Ross-shire starting in January
and September each year.
Referral is through the central communication clinic based
at Morven House , Raigmoe Hospital.
Please contact
Myna Dowds if you feel that this is relevant to you:
Tel: 01349 868251. |
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EarlyBird Plus
The National Autistic Society Earlybird Plus is offered to
families who have a child aged 4 to 8 years with a recent
diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder. The
aims are similar to those of the Earlybird programme.
Unlike the Earlybird programme, EB+ is a joint training
programme. Parents/carers attend with a professional (
usually but not exclusively from education) who work with
their child. Earlybird Plus can be
arranged when three or more families in one area request it
and where education, social work or health staff or can be
released to attend as well.
Please contact
Myna Dowds if you feel that this is relevant to you:
Tel: 01349 868251." |
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National Autism Society
Help! Programmes
run in Highland through Integrated Services for
Children and Families Affected by Disability.
Seconded officer to NAS. Karen Mulvey.
Help! Programme :post
diagnostic support
Provides parents and full-time carers with
post-diagnostic information and advice, to develop
their knowledge and understanding of autistic
spectrum disorders, positive management strategies
and local support services. For parents
or full-time carers of children aged 5+ or in
full-time education, young people or adults who have
a recent diagnosis.
Help! 2
is a series of seminars for parents and carers who
have some basic knowledge of ASDs. The
seminars focus on practical topics such as anger
management, helping siblings, making and using
visual supports, writing Social Stories, and
anti-bullying tips.
One –day Help!
programmes
An information programme for parents and carers of
children with a recent diagnosis of ASD, including
an overview of ASDs; tips for communication;
education and your rights; services and your rights;
benefits and your rights.
The
referral route for families who have received a
diagnosis is through the central communication
clinic at Morven House, Raigmore Hospital.
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