Should you be interested, there are some free courses/information sheets for parents for a range of subjects. Here are a selection that we have found:
ASD Support
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shropshire-online-autism-advice-consultation-sessions-parents-carers-tickets-694594590117
Need to chat? Looking for advice?
Book onto one of our Autism West Midlands online support sessions with a specialist Autism Advisor. They can discuss difficulties and coping strategies for children/young people up to their 18th birthday.
You must be a Shropshire Council Resident to access these appointments, no diagnosis is required. Sessions can be booked through to the 27th Oct 2023 but are getting booked up quite quickly! Offered through Autism West Midlands. Use the link above which will take you directly to the information and booking page
https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/ This is the general webpage for Autism West Midlands
https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/social-care/disabilities/young-people-with-disability.aspx Scroll down to the bottom of this page and you will find several PDFs which give advice for parents on supporting their child with ASD, sensory issues and life skills.
Clubs/short breaks support
The link below will take you straight to the on line registration form for ‘All in’ which offer children with SEND activities and clubs during term and holiday time. Parents have to register, if their application is successful, they will be given an access code which will enable them to book clubs etc.
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/social-care/childrens-social-care/short-breaks-for-disabled-children/all-in-programme/
General
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/the-send-local-offer/ This link shows all the services that are registered with Shropshire council
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/early-help/practitioners/the-early-help-offer-provision-of-early-help-services/parenting-programmes/ This link will take you to the Parenting Team who offer parenting courses and support through clinics and on line remote training.
https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/ If you click on the information and support drop down menu and click on children, there’s lots of information and tips for parents who are struggling to get their child to sleep at night.