Parent Training Sessions

Building Skills To Support Your Autistic Child

As a parent, gaining a strong foundation in autism and its many facets is key to supporting your child in the most effective way. These one-hour training sessions are designed to give you practical, evidence-based strategies that that are widely helpful for many autistic individuals, helping you understand the common experiences and needs within autism.

The goal of these sessions is to help you build the skills and confidence necessary to navigate daily life with your child, ensuring that you feel empowered and informed every step of the way.

Below is a breakdown of the training components to help you choose the areas that would be most helpful for your family. Each topic can be explored individually or combine multiple sessions into a bundle to cover broader areas of support. Discounts are available for bundle bookings, making it easier to access the support you need.

  • Understanding how your child experiences the sensory world is key to supporting their well-being. This session explores how sensory inputs (such as light, sounds, and textures) impact your child and helps you develop strategies to meet their sensory needs in a way that feels safe and supportive.

    Session Focus:

    • Identifying sensory triggers.

    • Exploring sensory tools and calming techniques.

    • Creating sensory-friendly spaces that feel comfortable for your child.

  • Communication is about connecting in ways that work best for your child. This session supports your child’s communication development, whether they use verbal, non-verbal, or assistive methods. Together, we’ll enhance understanding and expression to foster meaningful interactions.

    Session Focus:

    • Discovering communication tools (e.g., visuals, communication devices).

    • Understanding and supporting social communication.

    • Recognizing and using non-verbal cues effectively.

  • Behaviour is a form of communication. This session helps you explore the reasons behind behaviours and approaches them with empathy and understanding. Learn supportive strategies to manage challenges and promote behaviours that align with your child’s needs.

    Session Focus:

    • Recognizing behaviour as a way your child communicates.

    • Identifying triggers and reducing stressors.

    • Encouraging positive behaviours through compassionate strategies and reinforcement.

  • Supporting your child’s ability to recognize, express, and manage emotions is essential for their well-being. This session provides tools and techniques to help your child develop self- regulation skills and navigate their feelings constructively.

    Session Focus:

    • Recognizing and naming emotions.

    • Exploring self-regulation techniques and calming tools.

    • Fostering emotional awareness in everyday situations.

  • Sleep challenges can impact the whole family. This session focuses on creating consistent, calming routines that support healthier sleep patterns and provide your child with a sense of security around bedtime.

    Session Focus:

    • Creating bedtime routines.

    • Identifying and addressing sleep challenges.

    • Encouraging habits that support restful and restorative sleep.

  • Toileting can present unique challenges, and every child’s journey is different. This session focuses on creating a supportive and understanding approach to help your child feel confident and comfortable with toileting routines.

    Session Focus :

    • Identifying sensory or emotional barriers to toileting.

    • Using positive reinforcement and visual supports.

    • Building consistent routines tailored to your child’s pace and needs.

  • Children with diverse neurological profiles may experience feeding challenges due to sensory sensitivities, differences in executive functioning, or other factors. These challenges can manifest as selective eating, food aversions, or difficulties with mealtime routines. This session focuses on creating a supportive and understanding approach to help your child feel confident and comfortable with feeding routines.

    Session Focus :

    • Understanding sensory sensitivities

    • Promoting positive mealtime experiences

    • Practical strategies for support

Details

Duration:

  • Each training session lasts 60 minutes

Frequency:

  • Sessions can be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your needs and availability. Ongoing support is also available if needed.

Pricing:

  • Single Session: £65 per training session.

  • Payment Fees are charged per session, with the option for a reduced rate for bundle deals. Bundle deals are a great option if you’re seeking support across multiple areas. You can book a series of sessions to address the topics that are most important for your family’s goals.

Bundle Deals:

  • 3 sessions: £180 (save £15)

  • 5 sessions: £299 (save £26)

  • 6 sessions: £351 (save £39)

Delivery Format:

  • Sessions are delivered via video conferencing (Microsoft Teams)