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May 2021
Rising to the Challenge Webinars 2021
Rising to the Challenge For parents / carers across the West Midlands A free six session course for parents / carers who want a better understanding of their child’s autism and learn about strategies that may help and support them. (Your child does not need to have an official diagnosis). Each one-hour webinar is followed by an optional Zoom session to explore the day's presentation in more detail and ask questions. 6 Webinars (You can watch the replay recording if…
Find out more »Daytime Virtual Support Group For Shropshire Parents
An opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and offer support during this difficult time with a member of Autism West Midlands present to offer advice and guidance. This group will run on wednesdays during school term time each week online until further notice. Date: Wednesday 19th May 2021 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: Free to Shropshire Council resident families. Booking Information: To book a place or for further information please contact Gemma: E: gemmae@autismwestmidlands.org.uk This event will be held using the Zoom…
Find out more »Evening Virtual Support Group For Shropshire Parents
An opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and offer support during this difficult time with a member of Autism West Midlands present to offer advice and guidance. This group will run on wednesdays during school term time each week online until further notice. Date: Wednesday 19th May 2021 Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: Free to Shropshire Council resident families. Booking Information: To book a place or for further information please contact Gemma: E: gemmae@autismwestmidlands.org.uk This event will be held using the…
Find out more »Virtual Coffee Morning – Sandwell Families
Our online coffee mornings are a great opportunity to make contact and stay in-touch with other parents and carers whilst current restrictions are in place. If you live in Sandwell and have a child age between 0 – 17 years under assessment or diagnosed with autism and would like to join us, please contact Donna for more details: E: donnab@autismwestmidlands.org.uk T: 07881 109 525 Date: Thursday 20th May Time: 10:30am – 11:30pm Also on: Tuesday 20th April A zoom link will be posted on our…
Find out more »Autism and Visual Resources Webinar for Parents Carers and Professionals – West Midlands Region
Including: An introduction to different types of visual resources Examples of visual resources What they can be used for Suggestions and tips on making them This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands region. Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Booking Information: To register for this event please click: https://autismwestmidlands.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/739993/register?in_tok=dbeb007c-773b-4f5a-abdb-dddac1dafaac By registering for our webinars you get to see them live & get a link to a recorded version you can watch later.…
Find out more »Daytime Virtual Support Group For Shropshire Parents
An opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and offer support during this difficult time with a member of Autism West Midlands present to offer advice and guidance. This group will run on wednesdays during school term time each week online until further notice. Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 - NB not 2nd June Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: Free to Shropshire Council resident families. Booking Information: To book a place or for further information please contact Gemma: E: gemmae@autismwestmidlands.org.uk This event will…
Find out more »Evening Virtual Support Group For Shropshire Parents
An opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and offer support during this difficult time with a member of Autism West Midlands present to offer advice and guidance. This group will run on wednesdays during school term time each week online until further notice. Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021 - NB not 2nd June Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: Free to Shropshire Council resident families. Booking Information: To book a place or for further information please contact Gemma: E: gemmae@autismwestmidlands.org.uk This event…
Find out more »Autism and Anxiety on-line training for Herefordshire and Worcestershire families
Starting Thursday 27th May 10:00 - 11:30 am A series of two FREE on-line training workshops (multiple dates) for parent/carers of autistic children or children waiting to be assessed for autism. Autism and anxiety session 1 An overview of the autism spectrum How autism is diagnosed How autism impacts daily life Introduction to autism and anxiety Autism and anxiety session 2 What anxiety is Common difficulties which create anxiety How it can affect individual children Ways to support autistic children…
Find out more »Virtual Dads Support Group – West Midlands
This is an opportunity for dads to meet online, share ideas, celebrate their children’s achievement’s and offer support to each other with a member of Autism West Midlands present. Free - ONLINE - 'Zoom' Session Date: Thursday 27th May 2021 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm To book please visit the eShop: https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/events/products/virtual-dads-support-group-westmidlands For more information please contact Sue: E: suemorris@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Find out more »June 2021
Zoom Together – Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – April to July 2021
Zoom Together for 12 – 17 year olds Part of Shropshire Council's ‘All In’ Short Breaks Service. Free online quiz, chat and activities through 'Zoom' Wednesday evenings 6pm - 7pm 2nd June, and 7th July 2021 Young people must be living in the Shropshire Council Area and be registered with the council’s “All In” Short Breaks Service to take part. Register here: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/social-care/short-breaks/all-in-programme/ To book please visit our eShop: https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/events/products/zoom-together-teens-workshops-and-fun-sessions-apr-jul-21 These workshops are only for young people living in the Shropshire Council Area For further…
Find out more »Haughmond Hill Walk for Shropshire Families
Join Wendy and Emma from Autism West Midlands and other families for some fresh air and exercise. We will be having a gentle walk up Haughmond Hill and back down again. Meet by the circle of stones near the café. Date: Friday 4th June 2021 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Haughmond Hill, SY4 4PW (If following Sat Nav please ensure that you include 'Haughmond Hill car park' as SY4 4PW as the post code alone will direct you to residential housing.) There is a…
Find out more »Out and About – Haughmond Hill Walk for Shropshire Teens
Shropshire “All In” Short Breaks Service Join Wendy and Emma from Autism West Midlands and other young people for a walk up Haughmond Hill. Meet by the circle of stones near the café. Young people aged 12 – 17 years old must be living in the Shropshire Council Area and be registered with the council’s “All In” Short Breaks Service to take part. Date: Friday 4th June 2021 Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm Location: Haughmond Hill, SY4 4PW (If following Sat Nav please ensure that you include…
Find out more »Online Autism Advice and Consultation Sessions – Shropshire County
Book a 45 min slot with a specialist autism advisor to discuss difficulties and coping strategies. Free 45 minute bookable appointments for parents/carers and practitioners with Shropshire postcode. ONLINE – ‘Zoom’ Sessions Dates: 24th June 15th July Time slots available start at: 9.30am 10.30am 11.30am Booking Information: To book please visit the eShop: https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/events/products/online-autism-advice-and-consultation-sessions-shropshire-county For more information please contact: E: shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
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