Programs for parents

Understanding Autism and what true Inclusion should look like

GROUP COACHING

Duration – the 6-week program includes 120 mins live session weekly plus a BONUS 1-1 session added after completion of the program which will allow parents or SEN educators to spend time with me to create a roadmap and put it into practice.

Each session will involve delivering a different topic per week followed by a group discussion and weekly homework.

The final session will result in the participants putting into practice what has been taught at home or in a classroom setting.

The six modules that will be covered:

Understanding Autism
What Inclusive strategies to use in a child’s learning
Helping the child communicate
Helping with emotional regulation
Helping with sensory processing
Transitions in a learning environment and at home

1-1 Program

8 weeks

Workshops

Course Name	Objective	Duration	Learning Outcome
How to go from Smart to Smarter! 1.0 (Age 6-11) Minimum 10 children	Emotional and social intelligence development in Self-awareness Management Social awareness Relationship management	1 month – 1 session per week for 1.5 hours	Name emotions Recognise emotions Management and self-regulation How to articulate your feelings
How to go from Smart to Smarter! 1.1 (Age 6-11) Minimum 10 children	Emotional and social intelligence development in Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship management	1 month – 1 session per week for 1.5 hours	Gratitude and mindfulness Growth mindset Kindness and Community Kindness Overcoming challenges
How to go from Smart to Smarter! 1.2 (Age 6-11) Minimum 10 children	Emotional and social intelligence development in Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship management	1 month – 1 session per week for 1.5 hours	The students will gain higher self-esteem Students will become more resilient Show more empathy to other Enjoy learning They will not be afraid of failure Will be ready to take on new challenges
Keeping SEND Children engaged in a classroom	How to make a schedule How to give choices How to keep children engaged	2-hour workshop	Create a schedule during the session
Inclusion at School	Providing the correct environment and placing the right accommodations Selecting the best activities for the student Supporting and encouraging through visual aid (PECS) and tangible rewards	2-hour workshop	Strategies and best practices from evidence-based approaches Creating progress and positive impact on a child’s learning
Visual aid and the benefit of using this tool for the POD students			Parents/teacher assistants will know how to make visuals (PECS) for their children/students
How to use Routines and Structure at Home/School	What is a routine What is a structure Importance of routine and structure Routine vs Structure Examples of what routine and structure look like Social stories Transitions Communication with children	2-hour workshop	Understanding what a routine and structure looks like at homes/school/centre How to use visuals (PECS) How to use social stories and the benefits of social stories and visuals Understanding the difference between a structure and routine
Understanding Autism and what True Inclusion should look like	Understanding the ASD What inclusive strategies are needed in a child’s learning Helping the child communicate <li “>Helping with emotional regulation Helping with sensory processing Helping with transitions	6-week program	Feeling empowered and confident in working with SEN and students with additional needs

Yout/Academic Coaching 1-1 or group coaching

Academic coaching for young people can be an extremely beneficial solution especially when they are looking for clarity in defining their goals and aspirations. Youth coaching will encourage personal development as well as provide answers when confusion confused, anxious or even stressed.

Common academic coaching topics:

Time management
Feeling of overwhelmn
Goal setting
Motivation
Wellness
Test/exam preparation
Self-determination
Executive function skills

Coaching develops a solutions-based mindset where frustrations and worries can be shared in a non-judgemental safe space that will help to bring a positive change.

Group coaching can also be very beneficial for youth who all share a common goal, this could be planning their academic goals, preparing for their exams, figuring out and exploring future plans, managing anxiety and stress, boosting confidence and self-esteem.

How Will These Courses Benefit Me?

understanding of autism, communication needs, sensory processing, emotional regulation and social interaction, and practical ways you can help and support.

Gain a ‘tool-box’ of evidence-based strategies, resources and skills, that you can use to support different individual abilities and needs.

Have a plan of how you can implement support strategies for each key area of development, to enhance your child’s progress

Feel confident to talk about different support strategies with your child’s teacher or other professional