Autism Advisor For Families
Last updated: 20/02/2023
Autism Advisor for Families offers:
Support for families and carers following a diagnosis of Autism 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/Carer Autism Workshops:
For parents/carers of children with a new diagnosis of Autism in Early Years/Primary/Secondary
The workshops give parents and carers the opportunity to meet others whose child has recently received an Autism diagnosis. They can share concerns and know that they are not alone as well as learn new skills, which will empower parents to increase their confidence and knowledge.
What are the aims of the Workshops?
- To provide support following a 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
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Kelly Evans
- Contact Position
- Autism Advisor for Families
- Telephone
- 01635 503646
-
Kelly.Evans1@westberks.gov.uk
Where to go
- Name
- West Berkshire Council
- Address
-
Market Street
Newbury
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG14 5LD
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Available all year round, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during normal working hours
- Time of day
-
Afternoon
Morning
Other Details
Availability
- Age Ranges
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Other services or organisations may also make referrals following a discussion with the parent/carer and having received their permission.
Parents/Carers can self refer.
Inclusion Information
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- No
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. They can share concerns and know that they are not alone as well as 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 a diagnosis of Autism
Age range: 0 -18years
Referrals are made by:
- Paediatricians after they have made a diagnosis
- All other services / organisations may make referrals
- Parents / Carers can self-refer
- Referrals are accepted if the child/young person is within the age range of 0-18 yrs and has a diagnosis of Autism. There is no referral form for this service, evidence of a diagnosis can be provided to initiate a referral.
Once a new diagnosis is received an Autism Team information pack is posted out to the family that includes details of the Post Diagnosis Workshop and other Autism related courses.
Feedback can be given to the Autism Advisor for Families, Kelly Evans or to the Learning Support Services Manager, Karen Bartlett. Both at West Berkshire Council, Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5LD or Kelly.Evans1@westberks.gov.uk West Berkshire's complaints procedure can be found at: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/article/40811/About-Making-a-Complaint
Staff are DBS checked and have regular training in Safeguarding
Quality checks
- DBS check
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