STARS offer to parent carers
We offer parent carer support through our free eLearning and workshops.
STARS bite-sized eLearning videos and resource packs for parents and carers are available via Bite-sized parent eLearning videos | Leeds for Learning.
Free parent carer workshops 24/25:
All are 9:45am – 11:15am
2024:
September 6th A Celebratory Introduction to Neurodiversity in the Early Years
October 4th Emotional Wellbeing
November 8th Sensory Support in the Home
December 7th Identity and Diagnosis
2025:
January 10th Visual Supports in the Home (Early Years)
January 10th Keeping Autistic Children and Young People Safe Online
February 7th Visual Supports in the Home (Secondary/ Post 16)
March 7th Supporting Key Life Transitions
May 2nd Anxiety Based Avoidance
June 6th A Basic Introduction to Intensive Interaction
July 4th Puberty and Sexuality
For more detailed information about all sessions, please refer to the flyer. Email starsteam@leeds.gov.uk to book
Please be aware that due to unprecedented demand for these workshops, we are having to cap numbers attending and turn requests to attend down. Please do not book a place on a workshop unless you intend to take it up. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please email STARS and let us know, so we can offer your place to someone else. Many thanks.
Useful Resources
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Occupational Therapy Team have produced a range of useful downloadable resources and eLearning videos around supporting children to with sensory differences.
- Sensory movement breaks
- For a list of other parent support services in Leeds please click here
- National Autistic Society and Autism Education Trust have advice and guidance documents available on their websites
ICAN VIDEO TOOLKIT FOR PARENTS
The ICAN team (Complex Communication and Autism Team) are part of the NHS Child Development Team. They have produced a large range of videos designed for families of children with complex communication needs or autism, to support them post diagnosis. The videos have been designed with pre-school children in mind, but much of the information will be of use for families with older children too.
Each video lasts between 20 minutes and 40 minutes and is best viewed on a laptop or smartphone. Follow the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Complex Communication and Autism (ICAN) (leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk)