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. 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 AUTUMN 2023 WORKSHOPS for parents/carers funded by Hertfordshire County Council.
THE SEND JOURNEY WORKSHOPS
Diagnosing ADHD and/or Autism
Working in Partnership with School
Preparing for Adulthood (14+)
Thinking of College
Thinking of University
Applying for an EHCP
Preparing for an EHCP Review
PSYCHO-EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Understanding ADHD
Understanding Autism
Understanding ADHD and Autism in the Early Years
Understanding Autism in Girls
Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Neurodiverse Teens
Understanding Medication Options
SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Tips and Tools for Sleep
Tips and Tools to Manage Anger
Tips and Tools to Manage Anxiety
Tips and Tools to Support your Child through Puberty
Tips and Tools to Support Learning (Executive Function)
These workshops are funded by Hertfordshire County Council’s Targeted Parenting Fund 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 (primary course age 5 to 11) 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.
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.