Breathe

Centre for ADHD & Autism Support

Where

When

The activity runs from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Young Harrow Foundation does not manage bookings for this activity and is not responsible for the delivery of the project. If you have any questions, please contact the organisation directly.

What

CAAS are delighted to be part of the Breathe project, supporting families in Harrrow who are currently on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting list for a diagnosis of ADHD and or Autism.

CAAS will be holding themed workshops at the Breathe drop-in sessions that will support families in understanding the diagnosis and how best to support their child while waiting to be seen.

The below course is best suited to those who have a new diagnosis or who are going through an assessment for their child but is open to other parents/carers who want to gain a better understanding.

More information on the Breathe Project can be found here: https://youngharrowfoundation.org/organisations/breathe

Parents referred to the Breathe Project can also access the following:

One-to-one support. One-to-one appointments can be booked with one of the family support team who can help with specific issues such as understanding the diagnosis, parenting/care advice, preparing for appointments etc. Support is available via email, phone, text or webchat.

Understanding Autism. 8-week course. Understanding Autism is an 8-session course that focuses on understanding our autistic children and looking at how we can best support them.

The course covers:

• Introductory Session
• Understanding Autism – an overview and an opportunity to learn from autistic people.
• Understanding Communication
• Understanding Sensory Issues
• Understanding Behaviour
• Understanding and Managing Behaviour
• Autism and the Family
• Emotion Coaching and Self Care

Living with ADHD/ASD. 10-week course. A supportive course designed to help parents learn strategies to manage and support the different behaviours that may appear with a diagnosis of ADHD, autism or other co-existing conditions.

The course focuses on issues such as:

• Building self-esteem and effective communication with your children, as well as dealing with feelings (theirs and yours).
• Problems with labelling.
• Consequences.
• Setting limits and boundaries.
• Anger management.

Both ADHD and autism are explained in-depth, and parents/carers are provided with an opportunity to work on difficult issues in a safe and supportive environment.