The Buckinghamshire Early Years team are delighted to be able to offer families of autistic children (with or without a diagnosis, living in Buckinghamshire or attending a Buckinghamshire setting) the opportunity to learn together with their child’s settings.

Families and a key practitioner can attend our: 

Early Years Autism - One Day: (For parents of children aged 6 and under)

This course runs on a termly basis, two family member and a practitioner from the child’s setting are invited to attend the session from 10 am to 3 pm.

The day focuses on helping families and practitioners to understand ‘Autism and the differences in the way children learn’.

The session aims to: 

• Give an overview of ‘What is Autism?’ 
• To look at the ‘Key Areas of Difference’ in the way autistic children learn and how these differences impact on children at home and in schools and settings. 
• To begin to explore the strategies used to support autistic children, including visual supports, transitions, and the sensory environment.  
• To explore ways of working together with your child’s school or setting. 
• To provide opportunities to meet and share experiences with other parents and ask questions specific to your child’s and family’s needs. 

The next Early Years Autism One Day Course will be;

On Friday 27th June 2025 at The Gateway, Gatehouse Rd, Aylesbury HP19 8FF

To apply to join a session, please complete the Expression of Interest Form below.

Early Autism Expression of Interest Form