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In this session, we will cover the new features of iOS17 that will help you support your child or young person at home. Also, we will revisit some features that may have passed you by. We want to make sure that 2024 will be your best year with an iPad yet! Join us on either: Tuesday 9 January at 6pm: Sign up for the New year, new skills iPad workshop Thursday 11 January at 10.30am: Sign up for the New year, new skills iPad workshop Please note: the workshop is held online via Zoom with an Apple-accredited trainer and a […]

Make your own social story on your iPad with our Discover Digital workshops. Social stories can help children with an autistic spectrum condition, and other additional needs, to develop a greater social understanding of how the world around them works, and help them stay safe. We will use the app ‘Clips’ to make a social story. ‘Clips’ is a free app available from the App Store. Join the ‘Make a social story’ workshop on Friday 12 January at 10.30am. Sign up for the Make a social story iPad workshop Please note: the workshop is held online via Zoom with an […]

We’ll use a case study to show you how to use an online benefits calculator, and all the information you’ll need. This is a friendly and informal workshop. We’ll use a case study to show you how to use the online calculator, and all the information you’ll need. Please note, we will not ask you for any personal information during the workshop. Join us on Wednesday 17 January at 6pm. Sign up for the Checking your benefits online workshop Please note: the workshop is held online via Zoom with an Apple-accredited trainer and a member of staff from the Family […]

For parents / carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of autism. Children must be living in Durham. One to one appointments These appointments are for families that have questions or would like to discuss any issues in confidence. These appointments are available between 9-10am and 1-3pm and must be pre-booked. Supporting your autistic child workshop The workshop will cover: worries and action planning common misconceptions differences in autistic children practical strategies to use in everyday life These sessions will run 10-12 and must be pre-booked To book please contact Rebecca Weatherstone on 0191 410 […]

Getting the balance right – in dealing with the system and looking after our own physical and mental health January to May 2024 Starting on Thursday 25th January, we are running 5 free online monthly daytime workshops.  At these monthly workshops, our guest speakers will be sharing their insights and learning about how they strive to get the balance right. There will also be 5 free online monthly evening support sessions, starting on Wednesday 31st January.  These sessions are separate and complementary to the daytime workshops.  These sessions will be a safe space for us all to share our experiences and […]

There’s less than a week to go to our ‘Supporting Your Autistic Child’ conference and we only have 50 tickets left. Join us on: 🗓 29th February, 2024 ⏰ 9:30am – 3pm 💵 £5pp 📍Linskill Centre (Trevelyan Hall), Linskill Terrace, North Shields, NE30 2AY Our incredible speakers include: Rachel Louise Smurthwaite: Navigating the SEND process for support Claire Stirland: Sensory eating differences Louise Parker Engels: Emotionally-based school avoidance Tracey Huggins: SEND’n Mam round the bend – The SEND World According to Me Book here: https://www.ne-as.org.uk/Event/parents-conference-2024

The World Of Welfare: Accessing Benefits And Disability Grants Virtual Wednesday 20 March 2024 12:00pm – 12:45pm Building A Great Team: Recruitment And Retention Of Support Staff Virtual Wednesday 27 March 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm Securing An EHCP: The Challenges And Possible Solutions Virtual Wednesday 17 April 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm Fun For The Family: Accessing Leisure Services Virtual Wednesday 24 April 2024 12:00pm – 12:40pm Care For Carers: Finding Guilt Free Time Virtual Wednesday 1 May 2024 12:00pm – 1:15pm Book here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/allyouneedtoknowtosupportyouandyourchildsneeds

NECANN are holding a Marketplace Event for families who have children with additional needs on Wed 3rd April 10am – 2pm Hadrian School, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE15 6PY All welcome. If you are an organisation interested in a stall, please email info@northeastcann.org Sign up FREE here: https://events.irwinmitchell.com/necannmarketplace Proudly sponsored by by Irwin Mitchell

Guide Dogs – My Time to Play for children with a vision impairment aged 0-4 and their parent/carers. Fun and supportive group sessions to help your child develop the practical skills and confidence to explore their world through the power of play. Sign up now at www.guidedogs.org.uk/mttp or call 0800 781 1444

About the event We will be joined by Linsay Medica, Founder of Little Hiccups and Carmel Gallagher, Support and Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, Irwin Mitchell. Throughout the webinar we’ll explore: Why self-care should be prioritised Developing a mindset which supports self-care Different approaches to self-care: working out what’s right for you How to maintain selfcare practices. Book here: https://careforcarersfindingguiltfreet.splashthat.com/