Autism Support Team - Information for families

Developing Toileting in the Early Years

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 Puberty, Sexual Wellbeing and Relationships

For parents/carers of an autistic child aged 9+

A training and informatoin session for parents of a child on the autistic spectrum. Coping with the beginning of puberty and a child’s emerging sexuality can be challenging. Knowing what to teach, how/when to teach it and what to expect can be daunting.

This session has an activity-based approach which would put parents at ease and therefore enhance learning and provide mutual support.

Who is it for?
This is a course for parents – your children do not need to attend
It is available to parents with children over the age of 9

Dates & Times:
26^th September 2025, 10-4pm
20^th October 2025, 10-4pm

Location:
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street, SE1 2TZ

Book your place:
https://forms.office.com/e/UAJRpR9AGf

Download the flyer here ^{(docx, 642kb)}

Autism Support Team (AST) Coffee Mornings

For parents/carers

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 2025/2026 ^{(pdf, 193kb)}

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

Next Steps

Training for parents/carers of an autistic child up to the age of 5

This training is for Southwark families with children up to the age of 5 years old who have recently been diagnosed with autism.

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

Click here to register your interest in the training

Cygnet

Training for parents/carers of an autistic child or young person aged 6-18.

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