Programmes
*** Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, these programmes are currently being delivered remotely via Zoom (video call) ***
Parenting a child with additional needs can be daunting and feel overwhelming . Many parents report that they receive a diagnosis and are left to fend for themselves.
We understand this frustration and feeling of loss and desperation.
We run programmes to help you at differing stages:
- Beginning the autism journey, funded by KCC Early Help grant. Support for families/carers who have a young person not yet diagnosed with autism and who live in the Sittingbourne or Sheppey area. Running until April 2021, a waiting list may operate in times of high demand.
- Supporting the autism family - a 6 week programme focusing on family support and parental well-being. This programme is funded by Kent Community Foundation, The Vanquis Social Impact Fund (Kent and Medway) and in conjunction with Maidstone & Mid Kent Mind.
- This programme is now full, however, we are hoping to roll this out throughout Kent (subject to funding)
- Please contact us to book a place - info@autismapprentice.co.uk
We apply for grant funding in order to run these workshops and therefore keep cost to a minimum, free when possible.
Please contact us for further information and dates.
Advice clinics
We are currently holding clinics via email consultation, WhatsApp or via Zoom video link.
Each appointment lasts for up to 45 minutes and our advice is tailored to your individual circumstances.
Please contact us info@autismapprentice.co.uk to book an appointment
*** All face to face clinics are currently suspended due to Covid-19 ***
Upcoming clinic sessions in:
- Seashells Children's Centre, Rose Street, Sheerness, Sheppey, ME12 1AW
- Every Monday 10am - 12 noon
- Running until 30th March 2020 (excluding school holidays)
- These sessions are very popular, therefore booking is essential, please contact us to book.
- Sittingbourne, Woodgrove Children's Centre, Johnson Road, Sittingbourne, Kent
- 26th March 24th April, 1st May 2020
- 9.30 - 11.30am
- Please contact us to make a free 30 minute appointment
- Beaches Children's Centre, The George Wharton Centre, Warden Bay Road, Leysdown, Sheppey, ME12 4NA
- 21st April, 28th April, 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, 2nd June 2020
- 10am - 12 noon
- Please contact us to make a free 30 minute appointment
- Funded through Big Local Eastern Sheppey for The National Lottery Community Fund
Children welcome and remain the responsibility of parents at all times.
At busy times, you may have to wait a while, we like to chat to you in confidence and give you the time required, however please be mindful that these sessions run for approximately 30 minutes each and there may be enough parent in need.
Many thanks to the following for supporting our advice clinics:
Kent Community Foundation
Kent County Councillors
Swale Borough Councillors
Big Local Eastern Sheppey for The National Lottery Community Fund
Without this invaluable support we would not be able to offer this service free of charge.
Please note, we are not medical professionals and any medication advice must be confirmed by your child's doctor/specialist. Legal advice is given from a parental perspective, we are not qualified in this area. We cannot guarantee that you will get the outcome you desire for your child but we will try our utmost for success.
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