Introduction to Autism Course For Parent Carers

This introductory course last for 2½ hours and is aimed at being the first step to discovering the basics about this complex condition. The training is for those caring for a child under 18 years of age living with Autism, especially those where diagnosis has occurred recently.

The course will help you to gain:

An insight into the difficulties people on the autism spectrum face
An understanding of why the condition affects them the way that it does
Strategies to overcome some of the difficulties a person on the autism spectrum has
The ability to react pro actively to meet the needs of individuals known to you

The course will be delivered by : Helen Jacques, B Phil (Autism), Cert Ed, MlfL who works for the Main Project in Middlesbrough.

The Course will be held on
Friday 24th February 2012 from 10am - 12.30pm, at the Pioneering Care Centre, Carers Way, off Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SF

The course costs £10.00 per person.

We only have 15 places available on the course and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
In you are interested please ring Jacqui on 01325 313123 no later than Friday 3rd February 2012.

YOUR WELLBEING COUNTS

Monday 20th February 2012 1.30pm until 3pm, in the Brown Room at the Pioneering Care Centre, off Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe

Thursday 15th March 2012 from 1.00pm until 2.30pm, in the Brown Room at the Pioneering Care Centre, off Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe

Thursday 26th April 2012 at St Pauls Centre, St Pauls Gardens, Spennymoor, DL16 7LS

Places are limited - to book ring Jacqui 01325 313123 no later than Monday 27th February 2012.

As well as the regular events, we have regular support groups / coffee mornings taking place throughout the Borough. Please click on the button below marked Support Groups to find out where your nearest group is.