Autism Central - North West Hub

 Supporting a loved one when in distress can be frustrating & upsetting. We will be discussing different ways in which we can help our loved ones. 

It will be an opportunity to chat with other parents and carers who are going through similar experiences as you. 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers and personal assistants of autistic children, young people, and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 Would you like to know more about how we can support our loved ones with sleep issues and look at some practical strategies we may be able to try?   

Great Minds Together is holding this session for parents & carers of autistic children, young people, and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North-West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 A low-demand approach can be used to manage anxiety, prevent distressed behaviour, and decrease anxiety. 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & Personal Assistant’s of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 Would you like to explore what benefits your loved one could be entitled to pre- and post-16? 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & PA’s of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed).

 A training program that focuses on the holistic needs of young people by incorporating lived experiences, trauma-informed practices, and proactive strategies to reduce emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and distressed behaviour in schools.

This training will enable educators & other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive environment, which fosters wellbeing for all.

 Would you like to explore the links between autism and mental health? The impact it can have, and how we can help our loved ones. In this session, we will explore burnout, self-harm, and co-occurring conditions such as depression and anxiety. 

Would you like to chat to others who are going through the same as you and share what has worked, or not worked for you and your family? 

The session will be facilitated by one of our Peer Educators who all have lived experience. We will share information about sensory differences and the support we can offer at home and school.

Would you like to explore what barriers our loved ones might be facing when it comes to sensory? 

This could be at school, home, work, the park etc. We will discuss possible ways we can help and support them. 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & Personal Assistants of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 Would you like help and support on how to introduce self-care to each day and the benefits of doing this for yourself and your family?   

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & Personal Assistants of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 Would you like to understand the features of a PDA profile and how anxiety can have an impact on those with a demand avoidant profile? 

Many strategies used when supporting autistic children are not effective for those with a demand avoidant profile. This session will be an opportunity to gain a further understanding of the approaches and strategies recommended. 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & Personal Assistants of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

  In recent years, there has been a great amount of research into how and why autism can look so different in girls and women. 

This session will be a safe space to share your experiences with others who have been through similar personally. 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & Personal Assistants of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 Interoception is our sensory system that provides information about the internal condition of our body — how our body is feeling on the inside. 

Would you like to chat to learn about interoception and the link with sensory needs and emotional regulation? 

Great Minds Together is holding this online session for parents/carers & Personal Assistants of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed). 

 Join our fun and relaxing craft session with other parents and carers facilitated by one of our Peer Educators. 

It doesn’t matter if you have never made anything before, or you are a skilled crafter. Our sessions are about relaxing and having fun! 

Great Minds Together is holding this session for parents/carers & Personal Assistants of autistic children, young people and adults on the diagnostic pathway living in the North West of England (however, no diagnosis is needed).