The children and young people's community autism support service will be running a series of events over the next month covering the 5 topics below.

Please ensure you book for EACH session you are interested in.

Thursday 26th November 10am - Understanding Autism

Fear of loud noises and fussiness around food. Intolerance of change and dislike of crowds. Meltdowns and anxiety, stimming and phobias. Gender dysphoria and low self esteem All this and more, what does it all mean? This online session looks at our growing awareness of autism and how an increased understanding of the condition helps parents, carers, and children to cope better with the ups and downs of autism and all that comes with it.

Thursday 3rd December 10am - Autism and Positive Mental Wellbeing

Working towards a happy, successful autistic life

Thursday 10th December 10am - Autism and Sensory Processing

Sensory processing differences are thought to be at the heart of those autistic behaviours and the heightened anxiety levels we so often see in our children. Red flags such as biting, constant fidgeting, fear of loud noises, resisting hair cuts, intense dislike of labels or supermarkets are all signs of sensory processing difficulties.

Thursday 17th December 10am - Autism and Demand Avoidance

Understanding demand avoidant behaviour in the context of autism.

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Tuesday 22nd December 10am - Autism and Sleep

Looking at reasons why so many on the autism spectrum struggle with sleep. We then look at strategies and solutions. Have you wondered whether your child needs melatonin to sleep, or a weighted blanket for instance? Or have you tried these but with limited success?

There are several ticket type options, you only need to book ONE of these.

Please chose the one most relevant to you.

The link to access the session will be sent - please check your junk email in case it lands there.

All categories will be sent a recording of the event after the session.

The sessions will open at 10am where there will be a chance to familiarise yourself with WebEx and the Chat function.

You do not need to share your video and all participants are asked to remain muted throughout in order to minimise background distraction.

The presentation will start at 10:15 pm and the session will finish at approx. 12pm.

The presenters will stick around at the end for a question and answer session so have your questions ready, or have a pen and paper with you during the session to note down any questions that arise during the session.

Please email if you have any questions or concerns.

This event is intended for parents, carers and family members.

Spaces in the live event will be prioritised for families of children referred within the CW Mind Autism Support Service.

There is no need to print tickets out to attend this event.