Understanding my Autism
Join us for a transformative 6-week group course ‘Understanding my Autism’ designed to empower Autistic children and young teens. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore what autism means to them, identify strategies to support their well-being, articulate their needs, and celebrate their uniqueness.
A diagnosis is not required, although your child should be on the pathway and aware that they are likely Autistic.
Understanding my Autism: Course details
Years 7 and 8 (Secondary)
Wednesday 4th November – Wednesday 12th December
(6 weeks)
Every Wednesday
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 4th November – Wednesday 9th December
(6 weeks)
Every Wednesday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Online via Zoom
“I would like to say a big thank you to the trainers for the positive impact they have had on my child’s understanding of himself.”
Understanding my Autism: Application Process
To apply, please click the button below to complete the form and indicate your preferred course. Due to limited spaces (maximum of 8 children per group) early application is encouraged. Please be aware that for safeguarding purposes we do require parental support throughout the course. For the full benefit, participants are expected to attend all 6 weeks.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your child in understanding and embracing their neurodiversity journey.
Understanding my Autism: Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of FAQ’s however if you require further assistance, unsure which course is right for your child, or have any questions please contact us on 01727 833 963 or email herts@add-vance.org
What is the role of parents/carers in the online sessions?
We need parents to be in the background of all sessions to ensure the young person is safe and does not move away from the session onto other sites. We also anticipate that a parent/carer may need to play an active role in setting their child up on Zoom for the session, ensuring they have all the resources required for the session and helping them to join in with activities as necessary.
How many trainers will there be?
There will be two trainers in every session.
What qualifications do the trainers have?
Our trainers have a wide range of professional qualifications and backgrounds, including a number of teachers. All our trainers are trained to deliver ADD-vance specialist content and have a diverse array of training qualifications in the field of neurodivergence. All of our trainers are parents to ADHD and/or autistic children and many are ADHD and/or autistic themselves.
To find out more about our trainers please visit – Our Trainers and Coaches.
How do I apply for my child?
To apply, please complete the application form and indicate your preferred course. Due to limited spaces (maximum of 8 children per group) early application is encouraged. Please be aware that for safeguarding purposes we do require parental support throughout the course. For the full benefit, participants are expected to attend all 6 weeks.
Understanding my ADHD
We also run a similar course for Understanding my ADHD – for details of our upcoming courses please visit Understanding my ADHD.