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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child: Neurodiversity Without a Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Ford and Bristol Parent as we navigate Neurodiversity without a diagnosis\n\n\nWelcome to\, Understanding Your Child: Neurodiversity Without a Diagnosis \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Paul Ford from Paul Ford Autism Support\, at St Werburghs Community Centre (Room 9) on Wednesday 1st April at10AM. \nOur in person sessions are a great way to connect with other parent carers in a relaxed and welcoming space. We’ll have tea\, coffee\, biscuits and fruit available — so come along\, have a cuppa\, and take some time for you while getting helpful information and support. \nIn this session we will explore neurodiversity and what it means for children who may think\, feel or learn differently\, we will look at ways to \n \n\nHelp you recognise early signs your child may be neurodivergent\, with a focus on autism\nUnderstand neurodiversity in a positive\, strengths-focused way\nFeel more confident talking with schools\, professionals\, and family members\nShare questions and experiences in a safe\, supportive space\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to \n \n\nUnderstand what neurodiversity means\, including autism\, ADHD\, and sensory differences\nBegin to recognise signs that your child may experience the world a little differently\nUnderstand how children may communicate\, feel\, play\, and learn in their own ways\nTake a strengths-focused approach that values each child for who they are\nReflect on small\, supportive changes at home or school that may help your child feel more comfortable\nConsider possible next steps and sources of support\, at a pace that feels right for your family\n\n \nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/understanding-your-child-neurodiversity-without-a-diagnosis/
LOCATION:St Werburghs Community Centre\, Horley Road\, Saint Werburgh's\, England\, BS2 9TJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Dad's Parent Carer Session: SEND\, Wellbeing and Support
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed session where we’ll chat about all things parenting\, self-care\, and support for all the awesome dads out there!\n\nJoin us for a relaxed session where we’ll chat about all things parenting\, self-care\, and support for all the awesome dads out there! \nWelcome to our Dad’s parent carer session on SEND\, Wellbeing and Support \nBeing a parent carer to a child or young person with SEND can be rewarding\, challenging\, and everything in between. \nJoin Bristol Parent Carers and Jacob Kelly on Wednesday 22nd April at 7PM for a dad’s session to talk about wellbeing\, coping\, and the realities of everyday life. \nThe session will offer: \n\nA safe\, informal space\nHonest conversation about stress\, emotions\, and day-to-day pressures\nPractical ways to support your own wellbeing\nThe chance to hear from other parent carer dad’s who get it\n\n  \nThis session will not be recorded. \nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/dads-parent-carer-session-send-wellbeing-and-support/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Home to School Travel and Independent Travel Training Explained
DESCRIPTION:Join Bristol Parent Carers and Bristol City Council as we discuss Home to School Travel and Independent Travel Training\n\n\nThis session explains how both home to school transport and independent travel training works in Bristol\, what support may be available\, and how families can navigate the process with confidence. We’ll talk through the application journey step by step\, explain who does what\, and share practical tips for avoiding common problems. \nThe focus is on clarity\, not jargon – so families know what to expect\, where to go for help\, and what to do if things don’t go to plan. \nThis session is suitable for parent carers\, schools\, colleges\, and professionals supporting young people who either are using or will be new to the home to school transport service. \nIn this session we will cover \n\nWho is responsible for transport decisions and delivery\nThe difference between eligibility\, discretion and appeals\nThe main service providers involved in transport\nWho travel training is for\nHow to apply\, what forms are used\, and when to apply\nWhat to do if transport is delayed\, refused\, or not working\nWho to contact if there are problems or concerns\nHow post-16 home to school transport works in Bristol\nWe’ll also share common issues families experience and what tends to help resolve them.\n\nPlaces are free\, but if you’re able to make a small donation to help us continue offering free sessions to as many families as possible\, we’d be incredibly grateful. \n*Please note\, to attend this session for free you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/home-to-school-travel-post-16/
CATEGORIES:Practitioner led information sessions
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SUMMARY:Getting Started: Understanding support for your child’s needs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn all about supporting your child’s needs!\n\n\nGetting Started: Understanding Support for Your Child’s Needs \nAre you just starting to look for support for your child’s development\, behaviour\, learning\, or wellbeing? \nFeeling unsure where to begin or who to turn to? \nYou’re not alone and this session is here to help.Join us for a friendly and informative session which offers clear\, practical guidance in a relaxed and supportive space. \nWhat We’ll Cover: \nEducation – Understanding how schools can offer support when a child is finding things difficult. \nHealth – An overview of health supoort such as doctors\, therapists or community health teams and how to access support. \nSocial Care – Support available through the local council – who might be eligible and how to access help caring for your child. \nWorking Together – Simple ways to bring information together across school\, health and home. \nKnowing Your Rights – An overview of your rights as a parent or carer and support you can access. \nQ&A – Ask your questions!You can ask about things that matter to you. \nThis session is for families who are just starting out\, so we might not be able to answer every question.If you can\, please send your questions to us before the session: https://forms.office.com/e/n5XgeA7zMS \n*Please note\, to attend this event you must live in Bristol (your bin will be collected by Bristol City Council)\, or your child must attend a school in the Bristol city area. You must also have a child with Special Educational Needs\, but they do not need to have a diagnosis.
URL:https://www.bristolparentcarers.org.uk/event/getting-started-understanding-support-for-your-childs-needs-2/
LOCATION:St Anne’s House – Community And Creative Hub\, Saint Anne's Road\, Brislington\, England\, BS4 4AB\, United Kingdom
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