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August 2022
Autism Confident Programmes for Autistic Adults and Teenagers – the Black Country
Between October 2021 to February 2023 we will be running programmes for autistic adults and teenagers in all 4 areas of the Black Country - Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell Autism Confident is an 8-week psychoeducation programme, with one-to-one meetings for participants on the first and last week, and 6 group sessions. It offers an opportunity to learn more about autism in a small, supportive, group setting and to share experiences and identify strategies that could help in day-today life.…
Find out more »Well Being Walk – Sandwell Valley Country Park
Parents and Carers Well Being Walk in Sandwell Valley Country Park Join us for a well being walk at Sandwell Valley Country Park. (booking is essential) Free for Sandwell resident parents and carers This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and carers and explore one of the many beautiful trails of the valley. The trail is just under 2 miles long and the pace is suitable for all fitness levels. Children are welcome to come along, providing they…
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 Dates: Thursday evenings: 25th August 2022 29th September 2022 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm To book please visit our eShop: Virtual Dads Support Group - West Midlands | Autism West Midlands Shop For more information please contact Amanda: E: amandap@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Find out more »September 2022
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 For available time slots and booking information please visit the eShop: https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/events/products/online-autism-advice-and-consultation-sessions-shropshire-county Once booked, the Zoom link will be sent a few days before the appointment. Please check your spam folder in case your security filter does not recognise our email address. For more information please…
Find out more »Zoom Together – Evening Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – Autumn/Winter 2022
Evening Zoom Together for 11 – 17 year olds Free online quiz, chat and activities through ‘Zoom’ Wednesday 7th September (also: 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December) 6 - 7pm These workshops are only for young people living in the Shropshire Council Area To book please visit our eShop: Zoom Together – Evening Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – Autum | Autism West Midlands Shop For further information please contact Wendy: Email: wendyc@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Find out more »Understanding Autism Webinar for Parents Carers and Professionals – West Midlands Region
Including: An introduction to the autism spectrum How autism may affect children How to support children in daily life This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands region. Date: Thursday 8th September 2022 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Booking Information: To register for this event please click: Register for this free webinar By registering for our webinars you get to see them live & get a link to a recorded version you can watch later. If you…
Find out more »Coffee Morning – Solihull SOLAR Parents and Carers
An opportunity to meet other parents/carers, share ideas, access peer support,with a member of Autism West midlands present to offer advice and guidance. Numbers are limited and places need to be prebooked to avoid over-crowdingand ensure everyone’s safety. For parents and carers of an autistic child/children from Solihull 8th September 2022 Time: 10:00am-11.30am Location: Solihull Methodist Church, Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1LG To book please visit our eShop here: Coffee Morning - Solihull SOLAR Parents and Carers | Autism West Midlands Shop…
Find out more »How autistic people process information – Webinar for Parents Carers and Professionals – West Midlands Region
Including: What neurodiversity is The autistic brain How autistic people process information What impact this may have Top tips for supporting autistic people This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands region. Date: Tuesday 13th September 2022 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Booking Information: To register for this event please click: Register for this free webinar By registering for our webinars you get to see them live & get a link to a recorded version you can…
Find out more »Coffee Morning – Sandwell Parents and Carers
Our face to face support group is back-numbers are limited and places will need to be pre-booked to ensure everyone’s safety and avoid overcrowding. An opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and access peer support with a member of Autism West Midlands present to offer advice and guidance. Monday: 14th September 2022 Time: 10:00am-11.30am Location: Cielo Coffee Shop, YMCA, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG To book please visit our eShop: Coffee Morning - Sandwell Parents and…
Find out more »Autism and the Teenage Brain Webinar for Parents Carers and Professionals – West Midlands Region
The teenage years present challenges and opportunities for everyone including autistic young people and those around them A short refresher about the autism spectrum Distinguishing between adolescence and puberty Changes that occur in the brain in the teen years How growing up and autism interact Suggestions on supporting an autistic teenager This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands region. Date: Thursday 15th September 2022 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Booking Information: To register for this event…
Find out more »Parents Support Group – Northfield – Autumn 2022
Our face to face support group is back! It’s an opportunity to meet with other parents, share ideas, celebrate achievements and offer support. A member of Autism West Midlands will be present to offer advice and guidance. Fridays: 16th September 2022 (also on: 14th October) Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Northfield Baptist Church, 789 Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2NQ To book please visit our eShop: Northfield Parent Support Group - Summer 2022 | Autism West Midlands Shop For more…
Find out more »Partners of Autistic People – ONLINE Support Group
A supportive and friendly online group for individuals with an autistic partner. A non-judgemental safe space to share experiences with others in a similar situation. Tuesday Evening - 6:00pm - 7:30pm (Via Zoom) 20th September 2022 (also 22nd November 2022) FREE for people living in the West Midlands region. To book please visit our eShop here: Partner's of Autistic People - Online Support Group | Autism West Midlands Shop For more information and to book a place please contact Amanda:…
Find out more »Dads Support Group – West Midlands
This is an opportunity for dads to meet in person, share ideas, celebrate their children’s achievement’s and offer support to each other with a member of Autism West Midlands present. Dates: Thursday evening: 29th September 2022 (also 24th November 2022) Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Autism West Midlands, Kings Norton Business Centre, Imperial Court, Sovereign Road, Kings Norton, B30 3ES To book please visit our eShop: Virtual Dads Support Group - West Midlands | Autism West Midlands Shop For more information…
Find out more »October 2022
Autism and Girls – Webinar for Parents Carers and Professionals – West Midlands Region
Including: Boys v. girls prevalence Possible explanations Impact of autism on girls Supportive approaches Further sources of information and support This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands region. Date: Tuesday 4th October 2022 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Booking Information: To register for this event please click: Register for this free webinar By registering for our webinars you get to see them live & get a link to a recorded version you can watch later. If you…
Find out more »Zoom Together – Evening Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – Autumn/Winter 2022
Evening Zoom Together for 11 – 17 year olds Free online quiz, chat and activities through ‘Zoom’ Wednesday 5th October (also: 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December) 6 - 7pm These workshops are only for young people living in the Shropshire Council Area To book please visit our eShop: Zoom Together – Evening Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – Autum | Autism West Midlands Shop For further information please contact Wendy: Email: wendyc@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Find out more »Pathological Demand Avoidance – Webinar for Parents Carers and Professionals – West Midlands Region
Including: What PDA is and the history of PDA The key features of PDA Skills and strategies Further information / resources This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands region. Date: Tuesday 11th October 2022 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Booking Information: To register for this event please click: Register for this free webinar By registering for our webinars you get to see them live & get a link to a recorded version you can watch later. If…
Find out more »Parents Support Group – Northfield – Autumn 2022
Our face to face support group is back! It’s an opportunity to meet with other parents, share ideas, celebrate achievements and offer support. A member of Autism West Midlands will be present to offer advice and guidance. Fridays: 14th October 2022 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Northfield Baptist Church, 789 Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2NQ To book please visit our eShop: Northfield Parent Support Group - Summer 2022 | Autism West Midlands Shop For more information, please contact Amanda:…
Find out more »Partners of Autistic People – Support Group
A supportive and friendly group for individuals with an autistic partner. A non-judgemental safe space to share experiences with others in a similar situation. Tuesday Evening - 6:00pm - 7:30pm : 25th October 2022 (also 20th December) FREE for people living in the West Midlands region. Location: Autism West Midlands, Kings Norton Business Centre, Imperial Court, Sovereign Road, Kings Norton, B30 3ES To book please visit our eShop here: Partner's of Autistic People - Support Group | Autism West Midlands…
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 Dates: Thursday evening: 27th October 2022 (also 22nd December 2022) Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm To book please visit our eShop: Virtual Dads Support Group - West Midlands | Autism West Midlands Shop For more information please contact Amanda: E: amandap@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Find out more »November 2022
Zoom Together – Evening Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – Autumn/Winter 2022
Evening Zoom Together for 11 – 17 year olds Free online quiz, chat and activities through ‘Zoom’ Wednesday 2nd November (also: 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December) 6 - 7pm These workshops are only for young people living in the Shropshire Council Area To book please visit our eShop: Zoom Together – Evening Fun Sessions for Shropshire Youngsters – Autum | Autism West Midlands Shop For further information please contact Wendy: Email: wendyc@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
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