Family Workshops

Our family workshops are designed specifically to provide parents, caregivers, and family members with practical knowledge, compassionate guidance, and a supportive community on the journey to nurturing your autistic young person.
These specialised workshops offer a safe space to learn about an internal profile of autism, share experiences with other families who truly understand, and develop strategies tailored to your young person’s specific needs. Led by experienced professionals and autistic women, our sessions combine evidence-based approaches with lived experience to help your family thrive.
Whether you’re newly navigating a diagnosis or seeking to deepen your understanding, our workshops aim to empower you with the tools and connections that make a meaningful difference in your family’s life.

Our online community and family workshops support the whole family’s wellbeing. Reducing isolation, sharing understanding, and helping parents move from crisis to confidence all protect the mental wellness of the young person at the centre.

This workshop explores strategies for supporting neurodivergent children and families during the back-to-school transition, focusing on managing anxiety, building routines, and promoting school readiness. We discuss the impact of executive functioning challenges, shutdowns, meltdowns, and burnout, as well as the role of visual supports and sensory activities in reducing stress. Key topics include creating calm morning routines, preparing for uniforms and school environments, and supporting communication for young people with alexithymia.

Parents will gain practical tools for planning, using visual aids, and working with schools on reasonable adjustments, alongside resources such as the Autistic Girls Network website and the Haven alternative education provision.

This workshop, led by Lydia—an autistic and ADHD individual—helps parents and carers understand how autistic children manage their energy and emotions. It explores key topics such as identifying energy-draining triggers and uplifting glimmers, supporting communication challenges, and creating a calm, structured environment at home.

Lydia shares practical strategies like using energy charts, the “spoon theory,” and advocating for autistic needs in school and social settings. By understanding energy accounting, parents can better support their child’s well-being and mental health.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below

This workshop explores the challenges autistic young people face in friendships and social settings, emphasising the importance of understanding, support, and self-advocacy. It covers key topics such as communication differences, the impact of overwhelming environments, and the emotional toll of masking. Parents will learn strategies to help their child navigate social interactions, set boundaries, and manage energy levels. Practical tips include advocating for school accommodations, encouraging low-pressure social activities, and using tools like social stories. By fostering acceptance and respect for autistic friendship styles, parents can help their children build meaningful and sustainable relationships.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below

This workshop focuses on the challenges autistic young people face with both major life changes and daily transitions. We explore how uncertainty can create anxiety and offer practical strategies to ease transitions, such as structured routines, advance warnings, and visual aids. Parents will learn how to support their child by preparing in advance, reducing pressure, and maintaining consistency. Key topics include understanding meltdowns and shutdowns, improving executive functioning, and working with schools for smoother transitions. By recognising individual needs and providing reassurance, parents can help their child navigate changes with greater confidence.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below

This workshop explores food-related challenges in neurodivergent families, focusing on sensory sensitivities, food anxiety, and mealtime pressures. We discuss how neurodivergent individuals may have strong food preferences due to sensory differences and cognitive factors, and we highlight the importance of understanding and respecting these needs. Key topics include managing food anxiety, encouraging healthy eating habits, supporting children with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and addressing misophonia. Parents will gain practical strategies to reduce stress around mealtimes and advocate for reasonable adjustments in schools.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below

This workshop explores the transition to secondary school for neurodivergent students, focusing on early preparation, personalised support, and neuroaffirmative approaches. We discuss common challenges such as navigating new environments, social changes, and increased academic demands. The session highlights the importance of avoiding labels like “high functioning” or “low functioning,” and instead understanding each child’s unique needs.

Key topics include creating pupil passports, maintaining peer connections, arranging extra school visits, communicating with SEND teams, and advocating for reasonable adjustments. Parents will gain practical strategies to support a smoother, more confident transition for their child.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below

This workshop explores alexithymia in neurodivergent individuals, particularly autistic girls, focusing on the challenges of identifying and expressing emotions. We discuss how alexithymia affects communication, emotional regulation, and interoception—the ability to recognise internal physical states. The session also addresses common misconceptions, including the belief that autistic people lack empathy, and highlights the “double empathy problem” in neurodivergent communication.

Key topics include supporting emotional literacy using visual tools, managing shutdowns and burnout, recognising “tangled tummy” sensations, and introducing alternative communication strategies. Parents will gain practical techniques for helping children understand and express their needs while using neuroaffirmative language and approaches.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below.

This workshop explores co-regulation in neurodivergent families, focusing on strategies for managing stress, building trust, and supporting emotional wellbeing. We discuss the role of the amygdala in emotional responses, the difference between co-regulation and co-escalation, and how shared activities can strengthen connection. The session highlights the importance of patience, open communication, and recognising personal triggers to create safe and supportive family environments.

Key topics include using breathing exercises and grounding games, creating co-regulation “menus” of support options, practicing calm routines, and introducing sensory comfort strategies. Parents will gain practical tools to help young people manage overwhelming emotions, prevent shutdowns or meltdowns, and build stronger family relationships.

The video workshop can be accessed for £10 using the button below.