Talking ASD & ADHD: Sibling Struggles (811) For parents/carers in Herts.

Are you struggling to meet everyone’s needs in your family?

Parents often tell us how exhausted they feel at trying to manage all the needs within the family and share their guilt at not giving as much time and attention to all their children when one child has additional needs.

You’re not alone.

Many parents tell us how exhausting it is to manage the different needs within their family — especially when one or more children have additional needs such as ASD or ADHD. Balancing these demands can be incredibly challenging.

Siblings of children with ASD or ADHD often experience their own pressures. Research shows that they may be more likely to struggle socially and emotionally compared to siblings of children without autism or other developmental conditions.

But it doesn't have to be this way!

Even small changes in how we respond as parents can make a big difference.

Join Our Online Workshop

Led by highly experienced facilitators, counsellors, and parenting practitioners, this workshop will help you:

• Handle children’s fights and arguments effectively
• Manage jealousy and teach positive communication between siblings
• Understand the unique pressures on siblings in families affected by ASD and/or ADHD
• Support your children — and yourself — in managing difficult emotions
• Help siblings feel safe and secure as family needs change
• Encourage good mental health and reduce anxiety, now and in the future
• Build supportive networks for your children
• Learn where to find further help and support

What parents have said:

"Very well explained. I could identify where I was going wrong and feel confident in using this approach."

“Role plays show a situation well and examples of how to deal with situations. I have learnt many ways of solving conflicts with my children and supporting their different needs."

Parents and carers will leave this workshop with a clearer understanding of what’s happening for their child — and practical tools to make a difference.

The workshop will take place via Zoom and will incorporate a Q&A session.

Details:
📅 Delivered online via Zoom
💬 Includes a Q&A session
💰 Free to parents and carers, funded by Hertfordshire County Council
👨‍👩‍👧 Open to families of children aged 2–25 with diagnosed or suspected Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder living or schooling in Hertfordshire

For more information, contact:
📞 Noushin Rahman-Blake, Supporting Links — 01442 300185
📧 info@supportinglinks.co.uk

Supporting Links is an independent organisation providing parenting support across Hertfordshire.