Cygnet Programme (Specialist Programme)
Post-diagnostic webinar series (Specialist programme)
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME?
The post-diagnostic webinar series is for parents of children or young people who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (aged 5-18). The webinar series provides parents and carers with information and extra strategies to more effectively respond to the support needs of children with a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD.
The webinar series takes place online. The series consists of 5-6 sessions and these run weekly. Each webinar lasts 2 hours. Parents and carers should commit to attending all sessions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This programme is for all parents whose child has an Islington GP and is aged 5-18 years. The child requires a formal diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD - given by a professional. This programme is for parents who have not already accessed a post-diagnostic course.
TOPICS COVERED
- What autism is
- What ADHD is
- Communication
- Sensory differences
- Understanding behaviour
- Parenting and neurodiversity
WHERE & WHEN ARE THE GROUPS DELIVERED?
- The programme is delivered each term online. Once a referral is received parents will be emailed directly encouraging them to sign up to the course via an Eventbrite link.
- Please Note: parents may encounter a waiting list depending on the gender / ages of their child.
HOW DO I GET ONTO THIS GROUP?
- Islington CAMHS manage the waiting list for the post-diagnostic webinar series. Parents can self-refer by contacting the CAMHS team. Professionals can contact CAMHS for more information and request a referral form.
- Most referrals are internal (i.e., part of the CAMHS diagnostic pathway) and the post-diagnostic webinar series is an automatic offer following diagnosis of a child who is 5-18 yrs.
WHO DO I CONTACT?
- For information about the post-diagnostic webinar series contact: Lauren Longhurst (Programme Lead)
- Islington CAMHS 020 3316 1824 l.longhurst@nhs.net
- For a referral form/ to send a referral please contact : whh-tr.camhsgroups@nhs.net
other details: Parents/ carers of children who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD, aged 5-18 years old.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Lauren Longhurst (Programme Lead)
- Contact Position
- Cygnet Programme Lead
- Telephone
- 020 3316 1824 020 3316 1824
- l.longhurst@nhs.net
Other Details
- Who is this service for?
- Parents/carers of children who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism, aged 5 1/2 to 18 years old.
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