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ADD-Vance - Understanding ADHD and autism in the Primary Years - free online 6 week course
DateTuesday, 10 September, 10:00am
LocationOnline live streamed - Google Classroom
PriceTickets from £1
About this event
Who is this course for?
Parent/carers of children aged 5-11 yrs (or 4 yrs and already in reception) with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism.
Every course is bespoke to the needs of each group. Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding ADHD, Autism and related conditions
- Building your child's self-esteem
- Understanding anxiety and anger triggers
- Reducing meltdowns and other behaviours which challenge
- Developing positive behaviour strategies
- Working collaboratively with school
- Knowing your rights and how to advocate for your child
- Reducing your own stress levels
- Managing the needs of siblings
- Improving communication as a family
- Connecting with other families and sharing experiences
- Signposting to useful resources and local support networks.
When and where will the course take place?
On Tuesdays from 10th September to 15th October, 10 am to 12 pm.
This course will be delivered online via Zoom with a maximum of 14 participants.
It will run as a series of 6 x 2 hour sessions over 6 weeks. All sessions must be attended.
The sessions can be accessed free via a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Joining instructions will be emailed prior to the event and the first session will provide an opportunity to practice using the technology.
** This course is funded by Hertfordshire County Council's Targeted Parenting Fund and is open to residents of Hertfordshire only **
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Venue
Online live streamed - Google Classroom
Venue Information
This course/workshop is run as real-time online using Google Classroom. This means that instead of having to go to a classroom, the classroom comes to you! You are taught by a teacher and you will have classmates that you share ideas with. To take part you will need a tablet or laptop/computer with a webcam and microphone to enable you to interact. A few days before the start, your teacher will email you with instructions on how to join the class.
Further information
ADD-Vance ADHD and Autism Trust
Foundation House,
2-4 Forum Place,
Fiddlebridge Lane,
Hatfield,
AL10 0RN
Tel:01727 833963 - Mon to Fri: 9am - 1pm
Email: herts@add-vance.org