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FREE ONLINE Introductory 6-Week Courses for Parent/Carers

This introductory course is designed for parent/carers of children aged 5 to 14 yrs with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism. Every course is bespoke to the needs of each group.Learning outcomes include:

• Understanding ADHD, Autism and related conditions
• Building your child's self-esteem
• Understanding anxiety and anger triggers
• Reducing meltdowns and other behaviours which challenge
• Developing positive behaviour strategies
• Working collaboratively with school
• Knowing your rights and how to advocate for your child
• Reducing your own stress levels
• Managing the needs of siblings
• Improving communication as a family
• Connecting with other families and sharing experiences
• Signposting to useful resources and local support networks.

Courses will be delivered online via Zoom with a maximum of 12 participants. They will run as a series of 12 x 1 hour sessions or 6 x 2 hour sessions over six weeks. All sessions must be attended.

The sessions can be accessed free via a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Joining instructions will be provided beforehand and the first session will provide an opportunity to practice using the technology.

• Seven separate courses will be running on the following dates:
• Mondays 2nd November to 7th December 10 am – 12 pm (Parents/carers of girls only)
• Mondays 2nd November to 7th December 12.30 – 2.30 pm (Families in North Herts district only)
• Mondays 2nd November to 7th December 7 – 9 pm (Dads only)
• Tuesdays 3rd November to 8th December 10 am – 12 pm
• Tuesdays 3rd November to 8th December 7 – 9 pm (Families in Watford district only)
• Fridays 6th November to 11th December 10 am – 12 pm
• Fridays 6th November to 11th December 12.30 – 2.30 pm
• Saturdays 7th November to 12th December 2 – 4pm

For more information and to book your FREE place please see http://add-vance.eventbrite.com/

These courses are funded by Hertfordshire County Council and are open toresidents of Hertfordshire only.

These trainings are designed to give parent/carers of children aged 4 – 15 years awaiting assessment or displaying traits of ASD and/or ADHD.

Download flyer for more details: 

These trainings are funded by Hertfordshire County Council and open to parents / carers living in Hertfordshire.

Places must be booked via our website: www.nessieined.com/events

Family Lives are delivering 3 different online programmes this term funded by HCC and delivered through MS Teams :

1.       Bringing Up Confident Children for Parents of Children aged 5 to 13 with ADHD (1 x 6-week group)

2.       Bringing Up Confident Children for Parents of Children aged 5 to 15 with SEN (1 x 8-week group)

3.       Getting on with your Pre Teen/Teen for parents of children aged 10 to 16 (3 x 6-week groups on different days/times)

For more information please download the flyer:

And to book download and submit the referral form: