Early Years Autism
Early Years Autism
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.