Our Upcoming Coffees, Training, Events & Wellbeing Sessions
Neurodivergent Parent Carers Support Group
Are you Neurodivergent AND a Parent Carer? This one is for you
Here, you'll have the chance to share experiences, talk about your own neurodivergence, and connect with others who understand. No diagnosis is necessary—just come along for a cuppa and a chat!
#Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #Community #MentalHealth #NSPCWT
At
The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M
BS23 3NX
An Introduction to ADHD
Join us for an in depth training session on ADHD.
Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD through this engaging, evidence-based training designed specifically for parent carers. Moving beyond myths and misconceptions, this course explores the neuroscience behind ADHD, helping you understand how the ADHD brain develops and functions.
Together, we'll unpack the role of executive functioning and how challenges with attention, working memory, emotional regulation, organisation, impulse control, and task initiation impact everyday life. You'll also learn about sensory processing and sensory needs, recognising how sensory differences influence behaviour, emotions, learning, and wellbeing.
The training also covers topics such as masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, motivation, sleep, anxiety, co-occurring conditions, and the importance of creating supportive, neuro-affirming environments at home and beyond.
Packed with practical strategies, real-life examples, and opportunities for reflection, this session will empower you to better understand your child, reduce conflict, build stronger relationships, and confidently advocate for their needs. Whether your child has a diagnosis, is awaiting assessment, or you simply want to learn more, this training offers valuable insights and tools to help your family thrive.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
At
The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M,
BS23 3NX
EBSA Support Drop-in
Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.
This is a Peer Support drop-in session to gain some support & signposting whilst meeting others in a similar situation 💖
⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!
at
The Firs, Drove Road, Weston Super Mare, BS23 3NX
Mental Health and Neurodivergence
Join us for a session on understanding mental health in connection with neurodivergence.
This training explores the relationship between neurodivergence and mental health, including the challenges neurodivergent people may experience when their needs are misunderstood or unsupported. Participants will consider how sensory differences, communication needs, masking, executive functioning difficulties and repeated experiences of exclusion can affect emotional wellbeing.
The session will also examine how mental distress may present differently in neurodivergent people, the risk of diagnostic overshadowing, and why conventional approaches to mental health support may not always be accessible or effective. Participants will gain practical strategies for providing compassionate, person-centred and neurodiversity-affirming support.
Summary
An accessible and practical introduction to the connection between neurodivergence and mental health. Participants will develop a greater understanding of different presentations of distress and learn how to adapt their communication, environments and support approaches.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
At North Weston Village Hall (26 Clevedon Rd, Bristol, England, BS20 6TB)
Parent Carer Support Drop-in
General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋
Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖
Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊
SEND and You - SAY will also be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service).
at
Nailsea Methodist Church, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2DS
Parent Carer Coffee at St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School
✨NSPCWT Coffee✨
🙋♀️Are you a parent or carer to a young person with an additional need, disability or an emerging concern regarding their development and attend St Peter’s CofE Primary School?
If so, come and join us for a coffee and a chat😀
We are North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) and are here to ensure the collective parent carer voice is heard. We signpost to relevant organisations and listen to your experiences. We run regular coffee mornings, training sessions and events plus we recently organised free wellbeing days out to enjoy 🌳
Share your experiences plus meet other parents & carers!
🌸Please remember that no diagnosis is needed and you are welcome to our coffee if you have concerns regarding your young person’s development in any way 🌸
There is no sign up- please just drop by to see us😀
At Halletts Way, Bristol BS20 6BT
Emotionally Based School Absence
Do you have a child or young person struggling or not attending school? We are here to help.
NSPCWT Would like to invite parent carers and professionals to a fully funded session on this training from Catrina Lowri on emotionally based school absence. This session has been requested by our parent carer community and we are so excited to be able to offer the support and guidance needed when families are experiencing this common issue.
Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.
During this session, Catrina will guide you through the why's and the how's to try and support you through this with your child/young person. You will have the chance to dicuss your personal circumstances if you wish, and to give you the tools and strategies to put in place.
At Bleadon Village Hall
Parent Carer Wellbeing Series: Boundaries
This first in our brand new parent well-being series. Take some time for you!
Description
Part one of a mini series of wellbeing sessions. This supportive and practical session explores why boundaries are important for parental wellbeing and healthy family relationships. Participants will consider what boundaries are, why they can be difficult to establish and maintain, and how experiences such as guilt, overwhelm, conflict and fear of disappointing others can affect them.
The session will help parents and carers identify where boundaries may be needed and explore realistic ways to communicate them clearly, calmly and consistently. It will also consider how boundaries can be adapted to individual family circumstances, including the needs of neurodivergent children and young people, while protecting the wellbeing of everyone involved.
Summary
A compassionate session supporting parents and carers to develop healthy, realistic boundaries without shame or guilt. Participants will gain practical strategies for communicating their needs, managing others responses and creating more sustainable relationships within family life.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
Online Event
Parent Carer Support Drop-in at Long Ashton
General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋
Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖
Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊
at Long Ashton Community Centre, Long Ashton, BS41 9DP
Menopause Support Group for Parent Carers
More info to come…
At
The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M
BS23 3NX
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Join us for training on pathological demand avoidance.
NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers to a fully funded training session with Bev Robson on Pathological demand avoidance.
This practical training session is designed to help parent carers better understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and its impact on children and family life. Participants will explore the characteristics of the PDA profile, learn why traditional approaches may be less effective, and discover practical, relationship-based strategies to reduce anxiety, support communication, and build positive daily interactions. The session provides a supportive space to increase confidence, share experiences, and develop approaches that work for both children and families.
North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.
At At
Clevedon Community Centre
2 Princes Road
Clevedon
BS21 7SZ
Mental Health and Neurodivergence
Join us for a session on understanding mental health in connection with neurodivergence.
This training explores the relationship between neurodivergence and mental health, including the challenges neurodivergent people may experience when their needs are misunderstood or unsupported. Participants will consider how sensory differences, communication needs, masking, executive functioning difficulties and repeated experiences of exclusion can affect emotional wellbeing.
The session will also examine how mental distress may present differently in neurodivergent people, the risk of diagnostic overshadowing, and why conventional approaches to mental health support may not always be accessible or effective. Participants will gain practical strategies for providing compassionate, person-centred and neurodiversity-affirming support.
Summary
An accessible and practical introduction to the connection between neurodivergence and mental health. Participants will develop a greater understanding of different presentations of distress and learn how to adapt their communication, environments and support approaches.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
At The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX
Autism & ADHD Support Group
A fab opportunity to meet other like minded parents & carers in an informal environment
We will have coffee, tea and biscuits at The Firs in WSM - just bring yourself!
We are joined by SEND and You - SAY, they are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!
See you there👋
At Somerset Hall, 11 The Precinct, Portishead, BS20 6AH
An Introduction to ADHD
Join us for an in depth training session on ADHD.
Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD through this engaging, evidence-based training designed specifically for parent carers. Moving beyond myths and misconceptions, this course explores the neuroscience behind ADHD, helping you understand how the ADHD brain develops and functions.
Together, we'll unpack the role of executive functioning and how challenges with attention, working memory, emotional regulation, organisation, impulse control, and task initiation impact everyday life. You'll also learn about sensory processing and sensory needs, recognising how sensory differences influence behaviour, emotions, learning, and wellbeing.
The training also covers topics such as masking, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity, motivation, sleep, anxiety, co-occurring conditions, and the importance of creating supportive, neuro-affirming environments at home and beyond.
Packed with practical strategies, real-life examples, and opportunities for reflection, this session will empower you to better understand your child, reduce conflict, build stronger relationships, and confidently advocate for their needs. Whether your child has a diagnosis, is awaiting assessment, or you simply want to learn more, this training offers valuable insights and tools to help your family thrive.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
At North Weston Village Hall (26 Clevedon Rd, Bristol, England, BS20 6TB)
Autism & ADHD Support Group
Hot coffee, like minded people, listening ears, support & signposting!!
Drop in for a cuppa with our lovely peer support team and SEND and You …
SEND and You - SAY are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!
At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX
Parent Carer Support Drop-in
General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋
Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖
Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊
SEND and You - SAY will also be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service).
at
The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX
EVENT! The Family Support Fayre 2026
FREE tickets for Family Support Fayre 2.0 are now available on Eventbrite!
Join us on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at The Royal Hotel, Winter Gardens & Sovereign Centre for our biggest SEND event yet, bringing together families, carers, professionals and local organisations for a day of support, learning and connection.
Our online event brochure is also now live, with information about the day, including keynote speakers, trainers, activities for the day and more.
We can't wait to see you there!
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
Join us for training on pathological demand avoidance.
NSPCWT would like to invite parent carers to a fully funded training session with Bev Robson on Pathological demand avoidance.
This practical training session is designed to help parent carers better understand Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and its impact on children and family life. Participants will explore the characteristics of the PDA profile, learn why traditional approaches may be less effective, and discover practical, relationship-based strategies to reduce anxiety, support communication, and build positive daily interactions. The session provides a supportive space to increase confidence, share experiences, and develop approaches that work for both children and families.
North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together are incredibly excited to extend our training offer with more diverse topics to benefit you and your families.
At The Firs, 89a Drove Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NX
Autism & ADHD Support Group
A fab opportunity to meet other like minded parents & carers in an informal environment
We will have coffee, tea and biscuits at The Firs in WSM - just bring yourself!
⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!
See you there👋
At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX
Stay and Play
All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…
Stay and Play
All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…
Stay and Play
All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…
Stay and Play
All info is on social media! Your family needs to be allocated a space to attend…
SEND Afternoon for Parent Carers at Westhaven School
Come along for a chat!
NSPCWT will be there for support & signposting 😊
Neurodivergent Parent Carers Support Group
Are you Neurodivergent AND a Parent Carer? This one is for you
Here, you'll have the chance to share experiences, talk about your own neurodivergence, and connect with others who understand. No diagnosis is necessary—just come along for a cuppa and a chat!
#Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #Community #MentalHealth #NSPCWT
At
The Firs, Drove Road, W-s-M
BS23 3NX
Autism & ADHD Support Group
A fab opportunity to meet other like minded parents & carers in an informal environment
We will have coffee, tea and biscuits at The Firs in WSM - just bring yourself!
See you there👋
At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX
Allyship for your neurodivergent LGBTQ child
More info coming soon….
At The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX
Male Parent Carers Night
Male Parent Carers...are you caring for someone you love? Balancing your own needs with their support can be tough. Take a breath and join us for a special event focusing on your wellbeing🐟🍟
Why just for men? While all carers face challenges, research shows men often report feeling less comfortable seeking help. It is important to provide a safe space to connect with other male carers, share experiences, connect with resources & access support.
🙋♂️Spread the word and share with your fellow male carers!
Feel free to drop in 😊
👀Also Check out: https://sends4dad.org.uk/
Remember: While this event focuses on male carers, we believe in supporting all caregiving communities.
If you identify as a female carer and are interested in similar resources, please reach out to us directly! admin@nspcwt.org
#PCF #ParentCarerForum #MaleParentCarers #MaleCareGivers #NorthSomerset #ParentCarers #NSPCWT
At The Firs, Drove Rd, WsM, BS23 3NX
Parent Carer Support Drop-in
General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋
Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖
Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊
SEND and You - SAY will also be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service).
at The Firs, Drove Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NX
Autism & ADHD Support Group
Feel free to drop in 😊
We will have the refreshments - just bring yourself 🌟
Your child/young person does not need a diagnosis in order to access our support. If you have any concerns about your child's development then please do join us.
😀 If you fancy a catch up with like minded peers or someone to just listen then we are here 💙
⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!
Rolling tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits for all 🍪
At Somerset Hall, 11 The Precinct, Portishead, BS20 6AH
Churchill School new Starters coffee meeting for Parent Carers
Come along to speak with staff and meet NSPCWT.
This is for parents & carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities transitioning from year 6 to 7 in September. No diagnosis required.
NSPCWT are your local parent carer forum and here to offer support and signposting.
There are two dates available
Monday 29th June and Wednesday 1st July 😊
Bristol Zoo Trip
Exciting Opportunity Coming Soon!
We’re excited to let you know that, in collaboration with Bristol Zoo Project, we’ll soon be opening bookings for a very special funded family day trip taking place on Tuesday 30th June 2026!
This opportunity is aimed at families of children with additional needs and/or disabilities who are:
EBSA (Emotionally Based School Absence)
Home Educated
Early Years
Eligible families will be able to request spaces for:
1 adult
Up to 2 children
Families will need to make their own way to Bristol Zoo Project, where we’ll meet together before heading in as a group.
The Expression of Interest booking form opens on 01.06.26 — so pop the date in your diary!
More info on social media…
Churchill School new Starters coffee meeting for Parent Carers
Come along to speak with staff and meet NSPCWT.
This is for parents & carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities transitioning from year 6 to 7 in September. No diagnosis required.
NSPCWT are your local parent carer forum and here to offer support and signposting.
There are two dates available
Monday 29th June and Wednesday 1st July 😊
Understanding Behaviour
At The Firs Resource Centre
89a Drove Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3NX
More details coming soon…
AUDHD
Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Do you wish to learn more about the common neurodiversity's Autism and ADHD, please join us!
This session explores how autism and ADHD co-occur and interact within the same individual. It examines overlapping traits, conflicting needs, sensory differences, and executive functioning challenges, alongside implications for identification and support.
Learning Outcomes
Understand what is meant by a combined autism and ADHD presentation.
Recognise overlapping traits shared by autism and ADHD and identify differences that may mask one condition.
Understand conflicting regulation needs in AuDHD profiles.
Recognise sensory and executive functioning challenges.
Understand why support needs may appear inconsistent.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
On Zoom
EBSA Support Drop-in
Emotionally Based School Absence (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.
This is a Peer Support drop-in session to gain some support & signposting whilst meeting others in a similar situation 💖
⭐Joining us are SEND and You - SAY. They are the SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support) service and can offer help with all kinds of SEND issues at every stage of your child’s education, including SEN support at school, exclusions, Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's), complaints and appeals. This is a good chance to ask any questions face to face with supportive advice from SAY!
at
Yatton Youth Club, Rock Rd, Yatton, Bristol BS49 4JE
Male Parent Carers Night
Male Parent Carers...are you caring for someone you love? Balancing your own needs with their support can be tough. Take a breath and join us for a special event focusing on your wellbeing🐟🍟
Why just for men? While all carers face challenges, research shows men often report feeling less comfortable seeking help. It is important to provide a safe space to connect with other male carers, share experiences, connect with resources & access support.
🙋♂️Spread the word and share with your fellow male carers!
👀Also Check out: https://sends4dad.org.uk/
Remember: While this event focuses on male carers, we believe in supporting all caregiving communities.
If you identify as a female carer and are interested in similar resources, please reach out to us directly! admin@nspcwt.org
#PCF #ParentCarerForum #MaleParentCarers #MaleCareGivers #NorthSomerset #ParentCarers #NSPCWT
At Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, BS48 2HB
Autism & Anorexia
This session explores the links between autism, ADHD, and anorexia and why traditional eating disorder support may need adapting. It examines sensory processing, interoception, anxiety, and demand avoidance, alongside the impact on treatment and recovery.
Learning Outcomes
Understand why anorexia is more prevalent in autistic and ADHD groups experiences.
Recognise sensory and interoceptive influences on eating responses.
Identify the role of anxiety and control.
Understand why traditional approaches may need adapting.
Apply neurodiversity-informed eating disorder support.
Our expert speaker Loren Snow is an autistic neurodiversity consultant with over ten years experience teaching people about autism. Their professional background includes supporting families with loved ones in psychiatric and eating disorder hospitals to get them back into the community or to prevent hospital admittance. They have also taught and supported tens of thousands of families, professionals, and autistic people and are one of the UK’s lead trainers for The NHS and Social Care's mandatory training on autism.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
On Zoom
Parent Carer Support Drop-in
General Catch Up - all parent carers are welcome 👋
Drop in for a super relaxed chance to chill over a cup of tea or coffee 🫖
Meet other parent carers and freely ask us any questions. We can signpost you to helpful professionals and other support 😊
SEND and You - SAY will also be joining us. They are the SENDIAS team in North Somerset (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information and Advice Service).
at
St Andrews Church Centre, Clevedon, BS21 7UE
Free Advice from Citizen's Advice
Need advice or support? We’re here to help.
North Somerset Parents and Carers Working Together are teaming up with Citizens Advice North Somerset to offer a FREE drop-in advice session for parents and carers.
Monday 15th June
10am – 1pm
Parent Carer Resource Hub, Weston-super-Mare
This is a fantastic opportunity to speak directly with experienced advisors about:
DLA & PIP
Benefits & financial support
Housing, debt & employment advice
Finding the right support for your family
No appointment needed — simply drop in and have a chat in a friendly, welcoming space
We know accessing support can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we’re really pleased to be bringing this valuable opportunity directly to local families.
Autism & ADHD Support Group
A fab opportunity to meet other like minded parents & carers in an informal environment
We will have coffee, tea and biscuits at The Firs in WSM - just bring yourself!
See you there👋
At The Firs, Drove Road, WSM, BS23 3NX
Supporting Siblings of Children with Neurodiversity
Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Please feel free to join us for training on supporting silbings within the household.
This workshop facilitated by Corrina Wood from Platypus Training considers how living with a sibling with SEN can impact on siblings and wider family. We explore how this might present itself, sibling rivalry and most importantly how we can support siblings.
Corrina has almost 20 years experience of working with neurodivergent families. She is a consultant and trainer with a specialism in Autism. Most importantly, she is a parent of 4 autistic children, all with very different presentations and co-occurring conditions.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above.
On Zoom
An Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Sensory Difference
Are you a parent carer in North Somerset? Does your child have sensory challenges, or you would like to learn more about this need? Join us!
• What are Sensory Needs?
Children can be over/under responsive at different times or in different situations. Sensory processing (sometimes called 'sensory integration' or 'SI') is a term that refers to the way the brain receives messages from the sensory receptors and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioural responses. Sensory responses are very individual and can vary minute by minute.
• How does it present?
Sensory processing needs present in two ways (some children/adults will fluctuate between to two)
Avoider – When you are an avoider you will stay away from sensory experiences and sensory input can be distressing and painful
Seeker – May seek out sensory experiences, fidgeting and may seek out sensory experiences from their environment.
• What is the connection with executive functioning?
Sensory processing difficulties can have a direct impact on executive functioning. When a child has difficulty regulating their sensory processing it is very difficult for them to access other skills such as organizing, planning and attention.
• How can we best support our children with sensory processing difficulties ?
The workshop will give you strategies that you can use with your child. Alongside this by gaining an understanding of the basics of sensory processing, it’s possible to gain understanding about behaviors and therefore build your own strategies to help your child.
This workshop will be delivered by an SEND professional and an experienced SEND parent carer.
This is a free training event for parent carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities within North Somerset. This event is also open to professionals who work with children/young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in North Somerset. Priority on place allocation will be given based on the criteria above
At The Firs Resource Centre
89a Drove Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 3NX
Home Educators Drop-in
Do you Home Educate your child / young person?
Have you reduced their school time and have them with you at home for reasons linked to their needs or maybe you’ve deregistered them from their setting….
Then this coffee is for you! We understand your child/young person may need to attend with you
We understand that many parent carers can be very isolated especially when their young person/child's care is at home throughout weekdays. We have created this coffee to try and bring together a community of support for each other.
We will bring the tea, coffee and cake -:)
For any parent carers who have children with emerging needs, additional needs and/or disabilities. NO Diagnosis needed
At The Firs, Drove Rd, WsM, BS23 3NX