Do you have a child suffering with anxiety?

Join us online and get information on how anxiety can affect children and young people who are neurodivergent. We will explain how anxiety can present itself and why this may be happening. We will introduce and discuss strategies and tools that you may find useful to help reduce anxiety, and help you understand how your child may be feeling at home, at school and in social situations.  

Please note: This session is not suitable for children. No diagnosis required. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

Are you worried about your child’s behaviour? Come along to learn more about what a demand-avoidant profile is and the effect it can have on children – particularly those with autism. We’ll also look at sensory differences and tell you where you can find support and resources.

Please note: No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

This is a big, one-off event for parent carers of children and young people with additional needs in Sheffield. Pop in at any time to find out about disability benefits, discounts on utility bills, holiday grants and lots more. Visit information stalls run by local organisations (see a list here), listen to interesting presentations and enjoy a FREE lunch. You could be £££ better off as a result!

Please note, this event is not suitable for children. Book your place

Are you a parent/carer of a child or young person who has a disability or is neurodivergent, and do you identify as disabled or neurodivergent yourself?

Join us for peer support and self-compassion in a disability-positive environment. No diagnosis needed, and you don’t need to book. For more information, please contact kathleen.green@sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk 

A Peer Support Worker will be available between 9am and 12.30pm.

Please drop in if you need support with anything relating to your child’s SEND, even if it’s just a friendly face and a listening ear. No booking required!

Are you finding mealtimes difficult? Do you feel that your child or young person has a restricted diet and would like some support on how to help them widen their food choices? This session will help to improve knowledge and confidence around neurodivergence and food/eating issues and introduce strategies to try at home.

Please note: No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

Improve your knowledge about how trauma informed practice can help support your child/young person with SEND.

We will discuss strategies, that use a trauma informed/relational approach, for you to try at home to help manage challenging behaviours, including emotional regulation and co-regulating with your child/young person.

This ONLINE event is open to all parent/carers of children/young people with SEND in Sheffield.

Please note: No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

A Peer Support Worker will be available between 9am and 12.30pm.

Please drop in if you need support with anything relating to your child’s SEND, even if it’s just a friendly face and a listening ear. No booking required!

Do you often feel you are not being heard? Are you struggling to get your child’s needs recognised? Do you feel anxious before meetings and frustrated after? This session will look at tried and tested ways we can advocate for our children. Suitable for those just at the start of a SEND journey, or those feeling frustrated.

Please note: No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

The Wednesday Night Club is an evening drop-in session for men who are caring for a child or young person with SEND. No diagnosis is required. This is an informal session where you can have a coffee, a game of snooker or just a chat in a friendly and inclusive environment.

If you want to attend, you don’t need to book. Just turn up, and you’ll receive a warm welcome from our volunteers Andy, James and Toby!

This session will be of interest to parent carers of children and young people with SEND who want to explore the transitions that come with preparation for adulthood. We will look at what you can expect to happen and when, and where to seek further support and guidance. We will look at transitions in education, health and social care, and we will refer to the Transitions Guide in this session.

Please note: No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

Lunch is included, please let us know of any dietary requirements.