WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
Raising children with autism presents numerous challenges, and each family is grappling with its own distinct set of difficulties.
This is why we've developed a comprehensive session providing parents of children with autism the necessary tools and guidance to foster connections with their kids, enhance behaviour, and witness their children flourishing.
Our parent program equips you with skills to manage and prevent inappropriate behaviours. You'll learn to handle disruptions and improve communication with your child. We'll also guide you in supporting your child's independence, life skills, and play abilities. Overcoming challenges related to autism may seem daunting, but our training provides tools to help your child develop these crucial skills. We're here to assist you in giving your child the best possible support for their growth.
The Workshops will help Parents in
Understanding Your Child/Understanding Yourself
What aspects of your child and family dynamics contribute to challenging behaviours and situations? What your child wants? Discover how providing precise descriptions and gaining a clear understanding leads to tailored and efficient management
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Quality Time and Self-Care
Tailor your approach to dedicate positive time to your child, mend relationships, and prioritise self-care as well.
Activity Engagement & Empathy
Customise your approach to capture your child's attention and ensure they comprehend your expectations. Avoid misinterpreting sporadic engagement and understanding as a lack of motivation or capability.
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Encouraging Positive Attention for Motivation
Customise your approach to reinforcing positive behaviour. Acquire the skills to motivate your child to meet appropriate expectations and engage in independent play and work
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Self-Motivation and Learning from Experiences
When is it appropriate for parents to intervene, and when should they take a step back? Utilise natural consequences and employ first-then techniques selectively to provide your child with the chance to learn from their own experiences.
Incentivizing with Rewards for Motivation
Guidelines for employing external reinforcement for your child and family. Learn the dos and don'ts of using rewards, including when and how to implement them.
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Effective Problem-Solving
Going beyond mere behaviour management, explore how children and parents can acquire the skill of framing problems in specific and solvable terms, fostering collaboration for effective problem-solving. Embrace a developmental approach to this process.
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Utilising Ignoring and Timeout Strategies
What steps to take when proactive strategies prove ineffective? Adopt a personalised approach for navigating challenging moments. Determine when to implement time-out or ignore certain behaviours, and master the art of employing effective techniques.
Taking Breaks for Empathy and Self-Reflection
Our favoured responsive approach involves calmly understanding and addressing our children, as well as ourselves. Emphasising the teaching and practice of emotional language, validation, and love.
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Identifying Weaknesses, Embracing Strengths, and Fostering Independence
The path forward involves striking a suitable balance between accommodation and skill development. It includes comprehending persistent challenges, establishing priorities, and adopting a scientific approach to long-term developmental care.
By the end of these workshops you will understand:
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Understanding the motives behind your child's behaviour
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Understanding the factors influencing your own behaviour
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Mastering self-regulation for full presence
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Navigating the stages of coping with a challenging diagnosis
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Grasping functional behaviour assessments and behaviour plans.
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Providing support to students with autism, ADHD, and other disabilities in both school and home settings
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Gaining insights into your child's diagnosis and creating a tailored environment for their success
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Practising effective communication with your child
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Coping with the emotional ups and downs of parenting
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Fostering the development of social-emotional intelligence
