Autism training for parents/carers

Are you a parent of a child aged 11 – 18 years with autism? Are there times you feel you would value more specific help and support at home? Then this could be an opportunity for you.

PCHS&C have achieved the advanced Autism Accreditation Award from the National Autistic Society and in a drive to support our parents we are delighted to be able to offer the Cygnet Program. This is a well established and highly evaluated course, written and devised by Barnardo’s. It offers a clear and supportive framework for parents of children who have autism.

The course runs over 6 weeks on Thursdays from 9.00am – 12.00pm; the next one to be announced. The course will be led by 2 of our specialist staff in autism and will include the following:

Session 1        Introduction session
Session 2        Overview of autism
Session 3        Sensory needs
Session 4        Communication – including social stories
Session 5        Understanding  behaviour
Session 6        Supporting behaviour 

Please note that there are up to 8 places available on each course. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis & additional applications received will be placed on a waiting list for later this academic year. The course is free to parents/carers of young people diagnosed with autism. We can support parents in approaching their employer if they need time off from work to attend this course.

If you are unable to join this course, but would like to register your interest for the next one, please email reception@pchs.lancs.sch.uk.