All sessions are For Parents/Carers who are looking for information, understanding and support and have a child/young person under the age of 18 years with traits, undergoing, or diagnosed with autism, ADHD, FASD or sensory processing differences, and live in Tees Valley. There is the opportunity to ask questions and share tips and ideas etc.
Even when therapy wasn’t quite the right fit for me, they didn’t walk away. They helped me find a specialist service that could support me to stay safe, and they made sure my family understood what I was going through. That made a big difference.
Young Person
I wasn’t sure if what my child was feeling was normal, or if we needed help. Just having someone to talk it through with made such a difference — they provided us with strategies and pointed us in the right direction. We finally felt less alone.
Client
Things had been tough for a long time, and we needed more than a few sessions. They listened, didn’t rush us, and helped us find the right kind of specialist support. I don’t know how we’d have managed without that guidance.
Family
Talking to someone helped me figure out why I felt so overwhelmed all the time. They showed me ways to cope when I’m anxious and helped me set goals. I feel more in control now.
Young Person
Typical brain development, including the influences of genetics and early experiences.
Impacts of head injuries/trauma and neurological conditions, thinking about how these can present.
Could any of these increase the chances of being neurodivergent? Is there a relationship between brain development and ASD/ADHD?
Differential considerations and comorbidities. The importance of relationships – bonding and attachments (include any models that may be used). Consider how additional needs may impact e.g., communication barriers, parents who are neurodiverse etc. How could these impact later in life?
Event Specialism – Neuro
This event will run monthly, if you cannot make this date another will be available in the future.
Even when therapy wasn’t quite the right fit for me, they didn’t walk away. They helped me find a specialist service that could support me to stay safe, and they made sure my family understood what I was going through. That made a big difference.
Young Person
I wasn’t sure if what my child was feeling was normal, or if we needed help. Just having someone to talk it through with made such a difference — they provided us with strategies and pointed us in the right direction. We finally felt less alone.
Client
Things had been tough for a long time, and we needed more than a few sessions. They listened, didn’t rush us, and helped us find the right kind of specialist support. I don’t know how we’d have managed without that guidance.
Family
Talking to someone helped me figure out why I felt so overwhelmed all the time. They showed me ways to cope when I’m anxious and helped me set goals. I feel more in control now.
Young Person