Being a Parent Autism
Being a Parent Autism is a 10-week group programme offered to parents/carers of children with Autism aged from 5 to 12 years old.
The course is led by trained Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) parent group leaders with lived experience of parenting a child with additional needs. The group is specifically designed for parents/carers of a child/children with Autism to explore tailored parenting strategies and meet other parents/carers who share similar experiences.
The group aims to support children and families to get the best start in life by supporting you to manage your and your child's feelings, communicate and interact positively with your child, use positive behaviour management strategies, and manage parental stress.
Next Sessions
Our Spring term 2026 programmes will begin on:
Monday 12th January 2026 - 23rd March (no session in half term 16th February), 10am - 12.30pm, Online.
Wednesday 14th January 2026- 25th March 2026 (no session in half term 18th February), 12.30pm - 3pm at Sunnyhill Children's Centre, Harborough Road, SW16 2XW