Free 7-week course that focuses on increasing parents’ understanding of their autistic child/teenager, and looks at how best to support them
Understanding the Diagnosis: Autism Free online webinar series for parents and carers of children and teens living in North West London.
This ONLINE webinar course supports parents and carers of children and teens who are waiting for an assessement or have a diagnosis of Autism.
ℹ️ Key information (please read)
💻 Online (Zoom) event
📧 Joining details will be emailed separately
⚠️ Tuesday Evenings 7.00 – 8.30 PM
Free webinar series for parents and carers
Understanding the Diagnosis – Autism is a free webinar course designed to support parents and carers of children and young people with an Autism diagnosis.
Across seven sessions, the course offers clear information, practical strategies, and insight to help you better understand Autism and support your child or young person. The course builds gradually each week, adding key information, practical ideas and everyday strategies. We encourage you to join all 7 sessions if you can, but please feel welcome to attend the sessions that work best for you. You’re welcome to attend the sessions that feel most relevant to your family’s needs.
Getting started: There is no cost to attend.
What to expect The course is structured to build week by week, layering key information, practical advice, and strategies you can use in everyday life.
Sessions are delivered by a team with professional expertise and lived experience, bringing both knowledge and empathy to each session. Whether you attend one session or all seven, you’ll find support, insight, and connection.
Dates & topics
6th October: Introductory session –
13th October: Support beyond the clinic.
20th October: Overview and key aspects of Autism (lived experience)
27th October: No session (half-term break)
3rd November: Sensory differences and strategies to thrive
10th November: Communication and building self-esteem
17th November: Executive functioning, behaviour and emotional regulation, Understanding behaviour and building your toolkit
24th November: Self-care and next steps for parents and carers