After a child gets a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), lots of parents and carers are unsure what to do next. Our help! programme gives you information about ASDs, communication, behaviour, education and accessing services and benefits.
All help! programmes are delivered by skilled and knowledgeable NAS staff with an accent on providing easy to follow and up-to-date information in a relaxed, informal way.
We run help! programmes across the UK. Up to two people per family can attend and we provide a parent manual, including handouts and information booklets. Sessions include presentations, discussion, DVD material, and group and individual tasks.
There are several different types of programmes available:
I have just attended the one day help! programme in Sheffield and would just like to say how much I took back from it. My son has Asperger's and at times I couldn't understand why little things meant so much (eg routine). After this seminer I feel much more informed and now deal with my son with a different approach which has resulted in a calmer house in general: hopefully this will carry on now. I have so much more information and tips on how to parent a ASD child. I felt as if it was just me and him against the world. It is like someone has turned a light on and now I understand and know there is help out there.
Clare, parent of a child with Asperger syndrome
If you would like to attend a help! programme, please email the relevant team for your area.