We are delighted to announce that once again the National Lottery Community Fund has stepped in to help families in Southampton and Hampshire by funding us to run autism and ADHD course from
March 2026 to March 2027
Please complete this enquiry form to register your interest!
Autism Courses
EarlyBird +
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.
The course covers...
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Key areas of differences
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Understanding and supporting sensory differences
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Communication
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Supporting interactions
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Socialisation
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Self-awareness
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Understanding and interpreting behaviour
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Supporting behaviour
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Moving forwards
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Looking after yourself.
For more information please click on our Q&A guide
Teen Life
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.
The course covers...
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Understanding Autism in teenagers
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self-esteem & spending time with other people
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stress and anxiety
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understanding your diagnosis
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puberty and independence
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education
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planning for the future
For more information please click on our Q&A guide
Upcoming course dates and locations
What other parents/carers have said about attending the courses
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