Links Parent Support group is for parents/carers of autistic and neurodivergent children or who have children going through the diagnostic process

A virtual drop in session for parents and carers from the North East and Yorkshire to join us for advice and support, to ask questions and share experiences with other parents and carers. 

Book your space using the link.

A virtual drop in session designed specifically for parents/carers of teenage girls.

Book your space using the link.

Northallerton Children and Family Hub c/o Alverton Community Primary School, Mount Road, Northallerton, DL6 1RB / 9.30am-11.30am

The session will cover advice and guidance on working with schools for the best outcomes for young people.

Newcastle – North – Fawdon Centre, Cairns Way, NE32SN / 10am-12pm

These free drop-in sessions will provide a safe space for parents and carers to meet others in a similar situation and provide the opportunity for peer support, enabling parents to support each other.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

A virtual drop in session designed specifically for military families.

Book your space using the link.

A session covering after school distressed behaviour.

A session designed as an introduction to autism.

Tudhoe Moor Nursery School, Tudhoe, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL166EX

This session is designed as an introduction to ADHD.

An in person learning workshop for parents and carers of school aged children to gain an understanding of ADHD with strategies for support. 

Newcastle – East – West Walker, Greenford Road, Walker, NE63BU / 9.30am-12pm

These free drop-in sessions will provide a safe space for parents and carers to meet others in a similar situation and provide the opportunity for peer support, enabling parents to support each other.

A virtual drop in session designed specifically for grandparents.

Book your space using the link.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This session covers strategies to support eating.

A virtual drop in session for parents and carers from the North East and Yorkshire to join us for advice and support, to ask questions and share experiences with other parents and carers. 

Book your space using the link.

Northallerton Children and Family Hub c/o Alverton Community Primary School, Mount Road, Northallerton, DL6 1RB / 9.30am-11.30am

The session will cover advice and guidance on working with schools for the best outcomes for young people.

Newcastle – Outer West – Galafield Family Hub, Newbiggin Lane, NE51LZ / 10am-12pm

These free drop-in sessions will provide a safe space for parents and carers to meet others in a similar situation and provide the opportunity for peer support, enabling parents to support each other.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This session covers attendance and challenges accessing mainstream school.

This session covers sensory differences.

This session covers explaining autism to the wider family.

A virtual drop in session for parents and carers from the North East and Yorkshire to join us for advice and support, to ask questions and share experiences with other parents and carers. 

Book your space using the link.

Consett Family Hub, Moorside Primary School, Chester Road, Moorside, County Durham, DH88EQ

This session is designed as an introduction to ADHD, followed by a peer support coffee morning.

Northallerton Children and Family Hub c/o Alverton Community Primary School, Mount Road, Northallerton, DL6 1RB / 9.30am-11.30am

The session will cover advice and guidance on working with schools for the best outcomes for young people.

This session covers Sensory Differences.

This session covers Sensory Differences.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This session covers EHCP's.

This session covers Primary to Secondary School Transitions.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

Seaham Family Hub, North Terrace, Seaham, SR77EU

This session is designed as an introduction to ADHD.

A virtual drop in session for parents and carers from the North East and Yorkshire to join us for advice and support, to ask questions and share experiences with other parents and carers. 

Book your space using the link.

Northallerton Children and Family Hub c/o Alverton Community Primary School, Mount Road, Northallerton, DL6 1RB / 9.30am-11.30am

The session will cover advice and guidance on working with schools for the best outcomes for young people.

This session covers After School Distressed Behaviour.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This session covers Understanding Autistic Overwhelm, Meltdown and Shutdown.

An opportunity for family members and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed.

This session covers Sibling support.

Easington Family Hub, Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR83DJ

This session is designed as an introduction to ADHD.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This session covers Strategies to Support Eating.

This session covers Summer Holiday Strategies.

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This coffee morning is an opportunity for families and carers of neurodivergent people to connect with each other and get advice and support from Autism Central staff. No diagnosis needed. 

This session covers Summer Holiday Strategies.

This session covers Introduction to Autism.

This session covers Understanding Autistic Overwhelm, Meltdown and Shutdown.

This session covers Explaining Autism to the Wider Family.