To work alongside parents of children diagnosed with, or suspected of presenting with ASD or presenting with social communication difficulties and awaiting assessment.  This is within the context of parents reporting being uncertain about ASD and how to support and ‘parent’ their child.  The collaboration is intended to increase confidence and competence via a supportive and collaborative process based upon ‘solution circles’ facilitated by a member of the EPS.

It is intended that this will aim to increase parental confidence and competence around in supporting their child’s needs within the home and community setting. children with ASD, through a process of sharing concerns and experiences, learning from the knowledge and experience of others, receiving advice and support from peers facilitated by a psychologist, as well as advice and input from the EP.  Sessions around particular areas of concern arising in the referrals will be developed and tailored to the needs of the community in discussion with PODS and the parents attending e.g. focus on parents of early years children or parents of teens, consideration of major life transition points, home routines, sleeping, eating, family relationships, sibling relationships, supporting and developing friendships, involvement in wider community activities, managing anxiety, supporting development of a self identity and understanding of ASD.

This online course is for parents with a child with additional needs. It is for parents, relatives and friends of children who may have a physical or learning disability or who may have autistic traits.

This course is in 2 sections. Level 1 lays the foundation for understanding your child. Level 2 looks at some particular aspects of parenting: sleeping and anger management, together with more about how we interact with each other. Understanding this can make it easier to work with your child's behaviour as well as supporting their development.

The AET programme offers high quality modular training and resources for education personnel.  This is to help ensure that autistic children and young people receive an education that enables them to fulfil their aspirations and engage in society as active citizens. 

AET training is delivered by local trainers from the Early Years Advisory Teachers, Learning Support Advisory Team and Educational Psychology Service. 

•Making Sense of Autism is targeted at whole school staff including, administration colleagues, school governors and caretakers, as well as the teaching teams.

•Good Autism Practice is targeted at teachers and support staff who work directly with children and young people on the autism spectrum.

•Leading Good Autism Practice is targeted at early years and school leaders who can influence whole school development.

•Complex Needs and Participation is for specialist provision, or those teachers working directly with children with complex needs. 

Free materials are available on the AET website, after attending courses.  Including the Teachers’ Toolkit.