This session will be of interest to parents/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 use the transition guide in this session.

No diagnosis required. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

Find out what demand-avoidant behaviour is and what causes a child to be demand-avoidant. We will look at some strategies to support children with this profile. The strategies we will look at will be relevant to ALL children, not just those with a demand-avoidant profile.

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.

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 or young person with SEND. We will discuss strategies that use a trauma-informed / relational approach that you can try at home. These strategies can help you manage challenging behaviours, including emotional regulation and co-regulating with your child or young person. There will be opportunities to share experiences.

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.

How does anxiety affect children and young people who are neurodivergent? We will introduce and discuss strategies to add to your toolbox to use at home. Peer discussions will be encouraged to share tried and tested strategies.

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.

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. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

Get ready to dive into the world of sensory needs! We’ll learn about how a child or young person’s sensory needs can cause challenges and develop some helpful strategies to support them.

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.

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 

This information session will be delivered by a member of our Peer Support Team. It will consist of a presentation on neurodivergence and anxiety, followed by plenty of time for discussion and peer support around any issues on this subject that parent carers would like help with.

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.

Do you think your child or young person might be autistic? Have they been recently diagnosed or are they on a waiting list for an assessment? Are you worried and want to find out more?

Join our Peer Support Team to talk about some of the traits of autism, its challenges and strengths and how you and your family can best support your child or young person.

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.

Do you know how to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA)? Do you know if your child or young person is eligible? Do you know what evidence to include? We will give you hints and tips and also talk about other advantages of receiving this disability benefit.

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.

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.