Autism Advisor For Families
Last updated: 02/12/2021
Autism Advisor for Families offers:
Support for families and carers post Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis by:
- Listening to parents concerns and answering questions
- Providing guidance and information for families
- Sign posting to other services and voluntary organisations.
- Managing and delivering training programmes for parents
Parent Autism Workshops:
For parents with children with a newly diagnosed child with Autism in Early Years/Primary/Secondary
The workshops give parents the opportunity to meet other parents whose child has recently received an AS diagnosis. To be able to share concerns and know that they are not alone. Learn new skills, which will empower parents to increase their confidence and knowledge.
What are the aims of the Workshops?
- To provide support with diagnosis
- To develop understanding of the nature of the Autistic Spectrum
- To address difficulties that may be encountered by parents/carers of individuals with AS
- To provide practical strategies to both help and prevent difficulties
- To improve communication with your child
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Kelly Evans
- Contact Position
- Autism Advisor for Families
- Telephone
- 01635503646
-
Kelly.Evans1@westberks.gov.uk
Where to go
- Name
- West Street House
- Address
-
West Street
Newbury
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG14 1BZ
- Notes
Home visits are made to homes across West Berkshire.
Various venues are used across West Berkshire.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Available all year round, Monday - Friday during normal working hours
- Time of day
-
Afternoon
Morning
Other Details
Availability
- Age Ranges
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Paediatricians make referrals post diagnosis following:
- Discussion with parent/carer and parental permission
All other services / organisations may also make referrals following:
- Discussion with parent/carer and parental permission
· Parents / Carers can self refer
Local Offer
- Description
Autism Advisor for Families offers:
Support for families and carers post Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis by:
Listening to parents concerns and answering questions
Providing guidance and information for families
Sign posting to other services and voluntary organisations.
Managing and delivering training programmes for parents
The workshops give parents the opportunity to meet other parents whose child has recently received an Autism diagnosis. To be able to share concerns and know that they are not alone. Learn new skills, which will empower parents to increase their confidence and knowledge.
What are the aims of the Workshops?
· To provide support with diagnosis
· To develop understanding of the nature of Autism
· To address difficulties that may be encountered by parents/carers of individuals with Autism
· To provide practical strategies to both help and prevent difficulties
· To improve communication with your child
- Contact Name
- Karen.Bartlett1@westberks.gov.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 01635503646
- Contact Email
- Karen.Bartlett1@westberks.gov.uk
- SEN Provision Type
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
0 to 1
1 to 4
5 to 7
7 to 11
12 to 14
15 to 16
16 to 18 - Needs Level
- High
- Medium
- Low
General Provider
Please feel free to contact us in advance to discuss any specific needs you have
The child / young person has an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis Age range: 0 -18years
Referrals are made from: Paediatricians after they have made a diagnosis All other services / organisations may also make referrals Parents / Carers can self refer Referrals are accepted if child/young person is within the age range of 0-18 yrs and has a recent diagnosis of Autism. There is no referral form for this service, evidence of a dignosis can be sent to the service to initiate a referral.
Families are contacted within 6 weeks of a referral being received by the service and are offered a place on PAWs within 3 months of that contact being made
Feedback can be given to the Autism Advisor for Families, Kelly Evans. Or to the Learning Support Services Manager, Karen Bartlett. Both at West Street House, West Street, Newbury, RG14 1 BZ Kelly.Evans1@westberks.gov.uk West Berkshire's complaints procedure can be found at: http://info.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=27928
Staff are DBS checked and have regular training in safeguarding
Quality checks
- DBS check
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