AGES 4-9
EarlyBird+
10 week course • 2.5 hour sessions • Delivered in groups • Various Southampton locations
Early Bird + is a 10-week course for parents/carers of autistic children or whose children are awaiting an assessment for autism who are aged between 4-9 years. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and is delivered in groups by friendly and experienced course practitioners in various locations across Southampton.
The programme aims to empower parents by building confidence and developing resilience. Parents and families are supported to develop knowledge and understanding of autism and then consider how autism impacts on their individual child. The focus of EarlyBird+ remains on what we can do to support autistic children and give them the best opportunity to reach their maximum potential.
Upcoming dates and locations
10/09/2026 Thursday AM - Cranberry Community Centre, Eastleigh
This course covers:
Sensory differences
Communication
Supporting interactions
Socialisation
Self awareness
Interpreting behaviour
Supporting behaviour
Moving forwards
Key areas of difference
Since attending this course my daughter's attendance has gone up, and the school has commended me on how happy she is.
Parent, EarlyBird+
It's been a life changing course. The ladies who run it have been so helpful and kind and I have learned strategies for everyday living.
Parent, EarlyBird+
100%
felt their knowledge of autism had increased
100%
found the course had a positive influence on family and school life
100%
made changes to how they communicate and interact with their child
100%
felt the course helped them to understand their child's behaviour
For more information, please see our Q&A guide
AGES 10-16
Teen Life
6 week course • 2.5 hour sessions • Delivered in groups • Various Southampton locations
Teen Life is a 6 week course for parents/carers of autistic children or whose children are awaiting an assessment for autism, aged between 10-16 years. Each session is delivered in groups by friendly and experienced course practitioners in various locations across Southampton.
The aim is to empower parent/carers to understand more about how autism is experienced by autistic teenagers. A Teen Life programme book will be provided for each family to accompany the programme.
Upcoming dates and locations
09/09/2026 Wednesday AM - Totton & Eling Masonic Centre, Totton
This course covers:
Understanding autism in teenagers
Self esteem
Spending time with others
Stress & anxiety
Education
Puberty
Planning for the future
Independence
Really positive and helpful course, I have gained a better understanding of issues that I had not even realised were part of the autism spectrum and built up knowledge on what can be helpful.
Parent, Teen Life
I now have more knowledge and understanding to pass on to my daughter. She has also been reassured that she is not so different to others, and that others share the same or similar issues that she faces.
Parent, Teen Life
95%
felt their understanding of how autism affects their teenager had increased
75%
felt more confident in supporting their young person throughout their teenage years
75%
learnt to build in regular opportunities to de-stress throughout the day for their teen
95%
felt confident in making changes to improve daily life
For more information, please see our Q&A guide
