September 2022
Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers with Professor Tony Attwood
SNAP Specialist Talk - What are the seven senses (and more...) and what does it mean when a person has sensory processing differences? Sensory processing differences are very commonly experienced by people who have a diagnosis of autism, but are also often experienced by people who have no diagnosis – including all of us at times (e.g. when overwhelmed, tired, hungry, etc).
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SNAP Parent Time
SNAP Specialist Talk - Parent Time is an informal discussion event for parents whose child is in the first few years of primary school (Reception to Year 2).
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Makaton Taster Workshop with Debby Auvache
Licensed Makaton tutor Debby Auvache will be joining the SNAP team to lead a workshop for parents introducing Makaton. This will be a small group, practical session where you will gain an understanding of Makaton and how it is used as a communication tool and to support communication development.
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Anxiety & Barriers to Education with Kathryn Miller
SNAP Specialist Talk - Kathryn will look at stress and anxiety, triggers (especially in relation to school) and explore tools to help children (and parents) to regulate their emotions.
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Can’t Eat, Won’t Eat with Kathryn Miller [POSTPONED]
This talk will explore a range of reasons children might refuse certain foods, restrict their diet and not mix different food types.
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Autistic Masking with Kate – SNAP Family & Information Manager
SNAP Specialist Talk -Kate will be looking at the ways in which autistic individuals may mask areas of difference and how we can support the impact masking can have on a person's wellbeing.
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Communication Workshop
SNAP Specialist Talk - During this in-person workshop we will be looking at a range of different tools and strategies to promote and enhance communication.
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Supporting Siblings with Sibs
SNAP Specialist Talk - This workshop is an introduction for parents of children with additional needs who want to know more about supporting siblings.
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Behaviour as Communication with Kathryn Miller
SNAP Specialist Talk - Kathryn will explore strategies for coping with and addressing behaviours; changing our approaches and thinking in order to help our children feel more understood and have their needs met effectively.
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ADHD; Parent Coffee Morning
SNAP Specialist Talk - SNAP will be hosting a relaxed session for parents of children with ADHD (no formal diagnosis required).
Find out more »“Thank you for organising this great workshop – I found it very useful and it was also comforting to be amongst people in similar situations as it can feel quite isolating at times. I could have happily stayed all day.”
