Please be aware the online Microsoft Teams workshops below are for Salford residents only. Parents/carers must have a Salford GP to attend the events.
Neurodiversity workshops
Sensory webinar for parents/carers of Salford early years age children
Course description
A two-part course facilitated by Occupational Therapists that is designed for parents to gain a better understanding of sensory processing difficulties and to consider the impact this may have in relation to their child. This is a two-part course designed for parents which requires them to sign up for both Part A and Part B in the same block. Future dates will be available on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand.
For parents/carers of child/children who live in Salford or are registered with a Salford GP, attend a Mainstream Early Years Setting, are aged 0 to five years old and are not attending specialist education (Pupil Referral Unit, Enhanced Resource Provision, Specialist School).
About the event
- The focus of the webinars will be to increase awareness and understanding of sensory processing and the impacts on the child’s function and engagement in daily tasks and environments.
Using an interactive approach to aid understanding of your child’s individual sensory needs and exploring how to meet those needs using low level age-appropriate strategies and activities.
Who should attend
Parents of children with suspected sensory processing difficulties that are impacting their engagement.
Next available dates and times:
- Part A: 1 October 2024, 10am to 12.30pm and Part B: 8 October 2024, 10am to 12.30pm
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Sensory webinar for parents/carers of Salford mainstream primary achool age children
Course description
A two-part course facilitated by an Occupational Therapist that is designed for parents to gain a better understanding of sensory processing difficulties and to consider the impact this may have in relation to their child.
About the event
- The focus of the webinars will be to increase awareness and understanding of sensory processing and the impacts on the child’s function and engagement in daily tasks and environments.
- Using an interactive approach to aid understanding of your child’s individual sensory needs and exploring how to meet those needs using low level age-appropriate strategies and activities.
- For parents/carers of child/children who live in Salford or are registered with a Salford GP (General Practitioner), attend a Mainstream Primary school setting and are aged five to 11 years old.
- Are not attending specialist education (Pupil Referral Unit, Enhanced Resource Provision, Specialist School)
Who should attend
Parents of children with suspected sensory processing difficulties that are impacting their engagement.
Next available dates and times:
- To be confirmed
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Sensory webinar for parents/carers of Salford mainstream secondary school age children
Course description
A two-part course facilitated by Occupational Therapists that is designed for parents to gain a better understanding of sensory processing difficulties and to consider the impact this may have in relation to their teenage child.
Please be aware: this is a two-part course designed for parents which requires them to sign up for both Part A and Part B in the same block. Future dates will be available on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand.
There are two sessions of two hours each session. This is a virtual online course via Microsoft Teams.
About the event
- This course is designed for parents/carers of secondary school age children with suspected sensory needs.
- The focus of the webinar will be to increase awareness and understanding of the external impacts on the teenager and consider ways to support these needs through age-appropriate strategies, taking into consideration the educational setting.
- Using an interactive approach to aid understanding of your teenager’s individual sensory needs and exploring how to meet those needs using low level age-appropriate strategies and activities.
Who should attend
Parent/carer whose child is of secondary school age and has suspected sensory needs.
Next available dates and times:
- To be confirmed
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Sensory webinar: Self-regulation for kids – supporting parents/carers of primary age children
Course description
This skill specific training is designed for parents of children in primary school to further develop their knowledge regarding self-regulation and provide more in-depth strategies and advice to support their child. Future dates will be available on an ad hoc basis dependent on demand.
About the event
- This webinar is designed for parents/carers who have attended both sessions of the ‘Sensory webinar for parent/carers of Salford primary school age children’.
- The aim of this webinar is to further develop your understanding of self-regulation and provide more detailed strategies and advice to support your child.
Who should attend
Parents/Carers who have attended both sessions of the ‘Sensory Webinar for parent/carers of primary school age children’.
Next available dates and times:
- 1 August 2024, 6pm to 8.30pm
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Neurodiversity and learning for parents/carers
Course description
To help parents and carers understand why their Children and Young People (CYP) might be struggling with learning and to help them to understand how to support their CYP, at home. This course is delivered by the Educational Psychology team.
About the event
90-minute course with questions and answers. Overview of some of the factors that neurodiverse CYP may experience with opportunities to consider the ways in which to support them.
Who should attend
Parent/Carers at the beginning of their journey, facing difficulties
Next available dates and times:
- 24 July 2024, 1pm to 2.30pm
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Social communication and interaction workshops for parents/carers
Course description
The Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will discuss social communication skills and some differences that children might experience in this area. The SLT will also share strategies to support your child’s communication skills at home.
About the event
- This is an online (virtual) course via Microsoft Teams consisting of 30 minutes presentation followed by 60 minutes of questions and answers.
Who should attend
Parents/carers of primary-aged children.
Next available dates and times:
- To be confirmed
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Promoting good sleep – learning disability and neurodiversity webinar for parents/carers
Course description
This session aims to help parents to understand children’s sleep patterns and how to promote good sleep. Specific areas covered include:
- Why sleep is important
- Sleep contusive environments
- Completing sleep diaries
- An exploration of the reasons children struggle to sleep
- Sensory factors affecting sleep.
- Sleep hygiene measures
There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
About the event
This course is an online training course via Microsoft teams. The course last for 60 minutes.
Who should attend
This course is aimed at parent/carers with children aged three years or more.
Next available dates and times:
- To be confirmed
How to book a place
To book on the course, please give the event name, date, and time you would like and email Neurodevelopmental Pathway admin via: adminneurodevelopment@salford.gov.uk
Please also give your full name and contact telephone/email address so we can confirm the booking.
Salford's neurodevelopmental offer
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