Please be aware the online workshops are for Salford residents only. You will be asked to enter your postcode to verify that you are a Salford resident.
Neurodiversity intervention courses
Supporting my child’s sensory needs: An intervention course for parents/carers where there child is two to five years of age
Course description
A two-part course facilitated by Occupational Therapists that is designed for parents to gain a better understanding of sensory processing difficulties and to consider the impact this may have in relation to their child. This is a two-part course designed for parents which requires them to sign up for both Part A and Part B in the same block. Future dates will be available on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand.
For parents/carers of child/children who live in Salford or are registered with a Salford GP, attend a Mainstream Early Years Setting, are aged 0 to five years old and are not attending specialist education (Pupil Referral Unit, Enhanced Resource Provision, Specialist School).
About the event
- The focus of the webinars will be to increase awareness and understanding of sensory processing and the impacts on the child’s function and engagement in daily tasks and environments.
Using an interactive approach to aid understanding of your child’s individual sensory needs and exploring how to meet those needs using low level age-appropriate strategies and activities.
Who should attend
Parents of children with suspected sensory processing difficulties that are impacting their engagement.
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Supporting sensory needs: An intervention course for parents/carers where their child attends a mainstream primary school
Course description
A two-part course facilitated by an Occupational Therapist that is designed for parents to gain a better understanding of sensory processing difficulties and to consider the impact this may have in relation to their child.
About the event
- The focus of the webinars will be to increase awareness and understanding of sensory processing and the impacts on the child’s function and engagement in daily tasks and environments.
- Using an interactive approach to aid understanding of your child’s individual sensory needs and exploring how to meet those needs using low level age-appropriate strategies and activities.
- For parents/carers of child/children who live in Salford or are registered with a Salford GP (General Practitioner), attend a Mainstream Primary school setting and are aged five to 11 years old.
- Are not attending specialist education (Pupil Referral Unit, Enhanced Resource Provision, Specialist School)
Who should attend
Parents of children with suspected sensory processing difficulties that are impacting their engagement.
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Supporting my child’s sensory need: An intervention course for parents/carers where their child attends a mainstream secondary
Course description
A two-part course facilitated by Occupational Therapists that is designed for parents to gain a better understanding of sensory processing difficulties and to consider the impact this may have in relation to their teenage child.
Please be aware: this is a two-part course designed for parents which requires them to sign up for both Part A and Part B in the same block. Future dates will be available on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand.
There are two sessions of two hours each session. This is a virtual online course via Microsoft Teams.
About the event
- This course is designed for parents/carers of secondary school age children with suspected sensory needs.
- The focus of the webinar will be to increase awareness and understanding of the external impacts on the teenager and consider ways to support these needs through age-appropriate strategies, taking into consideration the educational setting.
- Using an interactive approach to aid understanding of your teenager’s individual sensory needs and exploring how to meet those needs using low level age-appropriate strategies and activities.
Who should attend
Parent/carer whose child is of secondary school age and has suspected sensory needs.
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Supporting my child’s sensory needs: An intervention course for parents / carers to support self-regulation in their child who is of primary school age
Course description
This skill specific training is designed for parents of children in primary school to further develop their knowledge regarding self-regulation and provide more in-depth strategies and advice to support their child. Future dates will be available on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand.
About the event
- This webinar is designed for parents/carers who have attended both sessions of the ‘Sensory webinar for parent/carers of Salford primary school age children’.
- The aim of this webinar is to further develop your understanding of self-regulation and provide more detailed strategies and advice to support your child.
Who should attend
Parents/Carers who have attended both sessions of the ‘Sensory Webinar for parent/carers of primary school age children’.
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Understanding how neurodivergent children and young people learn most effectively
Course description
To help parents and carers understand why their Children and Young People (CYP) might be struggling with learning and to help them to understand how to support their CYP, at home. This course is delivered by the Educational Psychology team.
About the event
90-minute course with questions and answers. Overview of some of the factors that neurodiverse CYP may experience with opportunities to consider the ways in which to support them.
Who should attend
Parent/Carers at the beginning of their journey, facing difficulties
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Supporting my child’s social communication, interactions and language skills
Course description
The Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will discuss social communication skills and some differences that children might experience in this area. The SLT will also share strategies to support your child’s communication skills at home.
About the event
- This is an online (virtual) course via Microsoft Teams consisting of 30 minutes presentation followed by 60 minutes of questions and answers.
Who should attend
Parents/carers of primary-aged children.
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Promoting good sleep: An intervention course to support parents / carers to promote good sleep where their child may have a neurodevelopmental need or learning disability
Course description
This session aims to help parents to understand children’s sleep patterns and how to promote good sleep. Specific areas covered include:
- Why sleep is important
- Sleep contusive environments
- Completing sleep diaries
- An exploration of the reasons children struggle to sleep
- Sensory factors affecting sleep.
- Sleep hygiene measures
There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
About the event
This course is an online training course via Microsoft teams. The course last for 60 minutes.
Who should attend
This course is aimed at parent/carers with children aged three years or more.
Next available dates and times:
- We have a range of courses on offer. Please follow the events booking link and book the course that is most suitable for you.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
Understanding the Diagnostic Assessment Pathway: A workshop for parents / carers explaining the diagnostic assessment process
Course description
The ‘Understanding the Assessment Pathway’ workshop will give parents / carers an overview of the assessment. It will include information on which professionals they may see, what the assessment process involves and what evidence the professionals need to gather as part of the assessment process.
The workshop will be delivered by the clinicians who complete the diagnostic assessments from CAMHS and Community Paediatrics.
There will be opportunities to ask questions during the session.
About the workshop
A workshop will take place every month. Parents / carers can join a workshop that suits them. The workshop will be 60 minutes and it will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Who should attend
The workshop is for parents / carers when their child has been accepted for a neurodevelopmental assessment.
How to book a place
To book a place please follow the link to our events booking system. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and the link to the event.
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