Autism Support Team - Information for families

Developing Toileting in the Early Years
Parents/Carers Training

In partnership with the Autism Education Trust (AET) we are offering Developing Toileting in the Early Years Training for Parent + Carers of autistic children.

Aims:

To develop knowledge of how to support autistic children to achieve toileting independence.
To understand the importance of working with others to support autistic children to develop independent toileting skills

Learning objectives:

Understand how autism can impact on children developing independent toileting skills.
Understand the importance of all adults working together to support the development of independent toileting skills.
Consider how to remove barriers to developing toileting skills and how to make reasonable adjustments to support further toileting independence.

Cost:
Free Training

In Person Dates:

25^th July 10 – 12 pm In Person Training Address: 1^st Place Children + Family Hub 12 Chumleigh Street SE5 0RN Please check in at the Reception Desk.

Online Dates:

28^th July 2pm – 4pm
6^th August 1pm – 3pm
14^th August 3pm – 5pm

Register here

Autism Support Team (AST) Coffee Mornings

Join us for an informal and friendly coffee morning with Blagoje Vucinic (Mr B), Autism Post Diagnosis Support Worker from Autism Support Team.

This is an opportunity for parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder(ASD) to ask questions about the diagnosis, to discuss practical strategies for meeting the needs of your children, to meet other parents, to share information and experiences, or simply just to listen.

Click here to download details of sessions for 2024/25 ^{(pdf, 196kb)}

Click here if you would like to register to attend a session

Trainings for parents

Next Steps

This training is for Southwark families with children up to the age of 5 years old who have recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Download the Next Steps flyer ^{(pdf, 373kb)} for further information

Click here to register your interest in the training

Cygnet

This training is for Southwark families of children and young people aged 6-18 years old who have an autism diagnosis. It develops the parents’ knowledge of how a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world and what drives their behaviour.

Download the Cygnet flyer ^{(pdf, 385kb)} for further information

Click here to register your interest in the training

Cygnet Puberty, Sexual Wellbeing and Relationships

For parents of a child on the autistic spectrum over 9, coping with the onset of puberty and their child’s emerging sexuality can be challenging. Knowing what to teach, how/when to teach it and what to expect can be daunting. Please click here ^{(pdf, 209kb)} to download details of forthcoming sessions.