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Parent wellbeing support padlet

We offer a range of resources offering support and information about challenging behaviour and connected issues.

Below are nine links which take you to different sections of our site, offering information and guidance on everything from positive behaviour support to rights and the law.

As parents and caregivers, we all worry about our children from time to time, but when a concern is troubling you it can be difficult to know where to turn. We have listened to parents and our research shows that caregivers are looking for one-to-one support, peer support, advice and guidance when their child’s behaviour is becoming a concern.

Request a call back or make a referral and a member of the team will arrange a face-to-face appointment to get you started.

Emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.

Opening times:

9am - 9pm, Monday to Friday; 10am - 3pm at weekends

0808 800 2222

askus@familylives.org.uk

This booklet looks at anxiety, its impact while offering practical ideas for your child – and you – to deal with this common but distressing experience.

In this online support group alongside the friendship and non-judgemental support from fellow parents who genuinely understand, you will find:

• Tips and advice - helping you to help your child

• Regular guest speakers - ask your questions and learn from the experts in their field

• Insight from the autistic community - learn about and understand autism from our children’s point of view

• Resources – access a wide range of resources from communication aids to sensory strategies

• Help with finding a support worker (For those in receipt of Direct Payments)

• DLA Application Support - full and comprehensive support with completing and submitting your disability allowance form, ensuring a successful claim

Ran by Autism and Parent Support Advisor, Kelly-Anne Smith. Kelly has over 20 years’ experience of SEN both professionally and personally. This group helps with the tools, strategies and the knowledge to empower families assisting them with gaining the support and services needed for an inclusive and happy life.

A volunteer-run group for families in North Manchester (Charlestown, Cheetham, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley) living with ADHD and autism. They offer peer support and information sharing.

Contact: m9adhdpsg@gmail.com

Facebook: M9 ADHD Parent Support Group.

• Offer one to one support with our in house support workers
• Offer training courses to families and professionals in the development of Person Centred Planning
• Signpost to other services
• Accompany families to appointments and provide advocacy
• Bring in therapuetic counsellors if needed

• Longsight Family Hub

• Crossacres Family Hub, Sharston

• Woodville Family Hub, Cheetham Hill

• Sacred Heart Family Hub, Gorton

If you’d like more advice on supporting young people with their speech, language and communication please visit speechandlanguage.info/parents/top-tips. 

The workshops run weekly and rotate between the following four topics every month:

– Neurodiversity and Well-being: This session discusses information around neurodiversity, mental health and well-being, and are delivered by Clinical Psychologists and Mental Health Practitioners.
– Sensory Differences: Delivered by Occupational Therapists in the team, this session offers information for parents around sensory behaviours and how to support them at home.
– Communication Differences: This session provides information around speech, language and communication, and are delivered by Speech and Language Therapists.
– Understanding and Working with the Education System: This session is delivered by Educational Psychologists and provides information about SEND, neurodiversity in education and how children’s needs can be met by schools.

They are designed to help children and young people with key daily activities, balance, sensory and practical exercises. Please click on the link above.