Family Learning - Parenting - First Steps to Understanding my Neurodivergent Child

What will I learn?

This course is a FREE three-week online parenting course, parent/carers will develop an understanding of neurodiversity, including ADHD and Autism and the terms associated with neurodivergence and key features of different presentations. Parents will develop their language and skills for recording information and how to present this to professionals and become confident in approaching their child school for the right support.

• To gain a greater understanding and answer the question, ‘Why does my child do that?
• To have an understanding of neurodiversity behaviours in children.
• To apply techniques for understanding a child’s profile and behaviour
• Learners will know what they can do next and will begin to feel confident in advocating for their children

  Is this course for me?

  This course is designed for parents/carers who reside in Surrey with children with special educational needs including autism, ADHD and all neuro-diverse conditions, also for those awaiting assessment or diagnosis.

  Intent

  This course will give parents/carers the first step tools to obtain the skills and knowledge needed to make a lasting positive impact and change to family life.

  What do I need to do?

  • Provide a mobile phone number and email address when you enrol so that we can contact you about your course.

• Please attend all sessions
• A reliable internet connection
• A computer/laptop/tablet or phone with a fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome), microphone and camera
• A pen and paper
• Check your email for detailed joining instructions two days before course starts.
• Fill out the `Getting to know you` form and fill out `Tell us what you think` form
• Contact us on family.learning@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions

  What could I do next?

  At the end of this course, we will give you details of what you may wish to move on to next, for example volunteering, further courses with Surrey Adult Learning, a college or employment.

  How to enrol

  Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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