Hillingdon Autistic Care
& Support (HACS)
Forthcoming Courses:
Dear Parents, Carers & Professional’s
Don’t miss out on our training for parents, professionals and family members this term https://www.hacs.org.uk/training-and-events
Our next training sessions are:
Understanding Autistic Children and Young People
Wednesday 26th May 2021, 6.30pm – 9pm
This Interactive Zoom workshop for parents, carers and professionals. This Workshop explores the four areas of difference associated with autism. You will have opportunity to network with other families and ask questions in supportive surroundings
£10 per person or 50% discount for HACS Members. New Members will receive this Workshop ‘Free’.
*NEW* Hillingdon Secondary Transfer Support Session
Tuesday 8th June 2021, 7pm – 8.30pm
MEMBERS ONLY FREE SUPPORT SESSION - Is your child starting secondary school in September 2022? If your child has an EHCP, Hillingdon SEND Team have started the phased transfer process and you should have recently received a letter explaining this process. You will be required to submit your secondary school placement preferences by 16th July 2021.
he move to secondary school or further education is very daunting and it’s a big decision, one you have to get right. If you’re finalising your child’s placement for a September 2022 start, we are running a FREE support session as a starting place to help you make the right choice. We will guide you through the steps you need to understand and help you make the most informed decision.
Autism and Sensory Differences
Wednesday 9th June 2021, 6.30pm – 9pm
Autistic individuals experience sensory information in very unique ways. This session for parents and professionals will explore sensory experiences strategies to create autism-friendly environments.
£20 per person or 50% discount for HACS Members
Autism: Friendly Guide to Periods
Saturday 26th June 2021, 1pm – 3pm
Robyn Steward is Autistic and in 2019 published her second book " The Autism friendly guide to periods: This training is for people who are going to or have periods & those who support them (the session will be gender neutral) and will cover the basics of menstruation, what specific issues there can be for autistic people and How you can support yourself or someone else during the menstrual cycle.
£20 per person or 50% discount for HACS Members
Autistic Parenthood with Shona Murphy
Wednesday 30th June 2021, 8pm – 9pm
Shona Murphy, Autistic parent, Autism professional and academic will be sharing her research into the highs and lows of autistic parenthood and her experiences of being an autistic mother to two autistic children. This webinar will be useful for autistic people, carers of autistic people.
£20 per person or 50% discount for HACS Members
Transition to Adulthood, Getting it Right from Year 9
Wednesday 14th July 2021, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Planning for adulthood should start from Year 9, so that young people and their parents have the right support from Education, health and social care in their final years at school and beyond, to prepare for work and independent living.
£10 per person or Free to HACS Members
Understanding and Supporting Autistic Adults
Wednesday 21st July 2021, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Co-produced with autistic adults, this webinar will focus on the characteristics of autism and the challenges faced by autistic people in adulthood.
£20 per person or 50% discount for HACS Members. New Members will receive this Workshop ‘Free’.
Pre-recorded Webinar: Understanding PDA and Autism
Available on demand 6pm – 8.30pm
This recorded webinar is hosted by Laura Kerbey looks at the differences and similarities of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and gives attendees a "tool-kit" of strategies to effectively support children and young people with this profile of needs.
£10 per recording or 50% discount for HACS Members – Email enquiries@hacs.org.uk to buy your copy
HACS Members please contact enquiries@hacs.org.uk for member discount codes
