Does my child need to have a diagnosis to attend?

No, they don't. If you are currently going through the diagnosis process or strongly suspect your child is autistic, you are very welcome to come along.

Can I attend if my child is neurodivergent but not autistic?

Yes, absolutely, if you think it will help. My experience is with autism but I'm happy to discuss strategies for ADHD etc, please just don't expect me to have "lived" experience or to be an expert.

Friday, 10 May

Straightforward Steps for Supportive Parents Workshop

Parents of autistic kids, join Wendy to get some practical tips to make life easier and to know it's ok to parent your way.

By Wendy McCallum The Anti-stress Angel

Date and time

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:30 - 14:00 GMT+1

Location

The Simon Wellbeing Centre

Street Lane Ardingly RH17 6UB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

Straightforward Steps for Supportive Parents is designed to help you, as the parent of an autistic child) feel better able to:

· Support your child using some straightforward steps to make your day-to-day lives feel easier

· Help you to get the support your child needs, wants and deserves and enable your family to work as a team with the school using specific strategies

· Balance the needs of your family with your own wellbeing

Organised by

Wendy McCallum The Anti-stress Angel

I’m Wendy a Scottish “giril” (girl) living in Mid-Sussex as a solo Mum of two neurodivergent teenagers (one autistic and the other dyslexic with sensory processing issues). I use my background in training and development, my skills as a life coach and complementary therapist of 20-plus years and my experiences as a Mum, to mentor Mums of autistic kids. I live this life so I really understand the challenges it can bring, can suggest practical steps to help and can give hope to those who are struggling.

My autistic son has successfully started at mainstream sixth-form college. This from a boy who used to run out of the classroom in Year 1, was academically behind and everyone expected him to be at a specialised school by the time he finished primary! He couldn’t have achieved this without a huge amount of understanding, support and guidance from me and encouragement from his schools. I worked closely and collaboratively with the SEN teams and teachers to enable this to happen.

I offer One-to-one Mentoring and Coaching Immersions, Group Coaching and Mentoring, workshops and webinars in person in Ardingly, West Sussex and via Zoom/Skype.

When I’m not working with my amazing clients I can be found enjoying salsa dancing, Pilates, meditating, reading, quality time with my friends and family and having adventures with my kids.