Parent & Carer Training
ADD-vance provides a range of training courses and workshops for parent carers, including our popular 6-week courses and a variety of more focused workshops on different topics.
All our training is provided by two specialist and fully qualified trainers. Trainers are also ‘experts by experience’; we all have children with ADHD and/or Autism and many of us have a diagnosis ourselves!
We do our best to include a range of days and times to allow as many people to access our training as possible.
We are now running some face to face courses as well as our online courses and workshops, via Zoom, so you can attend from the comfort of your own home! For full details of current courses and workshops and to book your FREE tickets, please see eventbrite.
Upcoming Training
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FREE ONLINE workshops for parents/carers
We are delighted to offer a programme of FREE ONLINE SPRING 2023 WORKSHOPS for parents/carers funded by Hertfordshire County Council.
THE SEND JOURNEY WORKSHOPS
Diagnosing ADHD and/or Autism
Caring for Your Neurodiverse Child (and Yourself!)
Working in Partnership with School
Managing the Transition to Primary School
Managing the Transition to Secondary School
Applying for an EHCP
Preparing for an EHCP Annual Review
Support for Dads
Supporting Siblings in Neurodiverse Families
Preparing for Adulthood (14+)
Thinking about College?
Thinking about University?
PSYCHO-EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Understanding ADHD
Understanding Autism
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Understanding ADHD in Girls
Understanding Autism in Girls
Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Understanding Sensory Differences
Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Teens with ADHD/Autism
SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Tips and tools to build your child’s self esteem
Tips and tools to support communication with your child
Tips and tools to improve sleep
Tips and tools to teach your child about emotions and self-regulation
Tips and tools to support your child’s learning (executive function)
Tips and tools for toileting
Tips and tools to manage everyday change (transitions)
Tips and tools for positive behaviour
Tips and tools to manage anger
Tips and tools to help your child manage sensory differences
Tips and tools to manage anxiety
Understanding self-harm
Tips and tools to support your child through puberty
Tips and tools to support your child’s social skills
For more information, please see our spring 2023 workshop poster. To book your FREE ticket, please visit eventbrite.
These workshops are funded by Hertfordshire County Council and are open to residents of Hertfordshire only.
FREE ONLINE six week courses for parents/carers
Understanding ADHD and Autism ONLINE 6 week course for parents/carers
This interactive course is designed for parents/carers of children aged 5 to 14 yrs with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism. This includes a specific course for Dads and for parents/carers of girls. We also offer this course for parents/carers of children aged 2 – 5 yrs.
Every course is bespoke to the needs of each group. Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding ADHD, Autism and related conditions
- Building your child’s self-esteem
- Understanding anxiety and anger triggers
- Reducing meltdowns and other behaviours which challenge
- Developing positive behaviour strategies
- Working collaboratively with school
- Knowing your rights and how to advocate for your child
- Reducing your own stress levels
- Managing the needs of siblings
- Improving communication as a family
- Connecting with other families and sharing experiences
- Signposting to useful resources and local support networks.
For more information, please see our spring 2023 course poster and spring 2023 early years course poster. To book your FREE ticket, please visit eventbrite.
Understanding Teens with ADHD and Autism ONLINE 6 week course for parents/carers
This interactive course is designed for parents/carers of children aged 12 to 15 yrs with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism. A basic knowledge of ADHD and/or Autism is assumed. Every course is bespoke to the needs of each group. Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the challenges faced by teens living with ADHD and/or Autism
- Helping your teen to understand themselves better and develop their identity
- Exploring your parenting style and how this may impact your teen
- Considering the importance of communication and empathy
- Using positive behaviour strategies which work for teens
- Supporting your teen to develop healthy relationships with others
- Understanding why your teen is more likely to feel anxious or angry
- Developing strategies to help them manage and regulate emotions
- Spotting the signs of secondary mental health disorders
- Understanding how to manage growing levels of independence safely
- Building a positive, collaborative relationship with school
- Planning for the future
- Signposting to useful resources and local support networks.
For more information, please see our spring 2023 understanding teens course poster. To book your FREE ticket, please visit eventbrite.
These courses are funded by Hertfordshire County Council and are open to residents of Hertfordshire only
