Family Development

Made possible from a wealth of experience gathered over four decades serving the North-east we’ve created a Family Resources website just for you.

Brought together by our Family Development team, members of our Neurodiversity think tank and from families sending us their tips and advice we’ve put together a bank of free resources to help you, as part of our valued community, to navigate the day-to-day challenges of life.

Workshop: Supporting Your Autistic Child

In these sessions, we will cover: worries and action planning, common misconceptions, differences in autistic children and practical strategies to use in everyday life.

Workshops for parents/carers run between 10am and 12pm.

The following dates are available:

Nunsmoor Centre
NE4 5AH

  • 7th February
  • 6th March
  • 3rd April 

Galafield Centre
NE5 1LZ

  • 10th January
  • 14th February
  • 13th March
  • 10th April 

Byker Sands
NE6 2FF

  • 17th January
  • 21st February
  • 20th March
  • 17th April

Fawdon Community Building NE3 2SN

  • 24th January
  • 28h February
  • 27th March
  • 24th April
    These sessions must be pre-booked. You can secure a place by contacting Kerrie Highcock on: 0191 410 9974 or [email protected]

    One-to-one Sessions

    These appointments are for families that have questions or would like to discuss any issues in confidence.

    One-to-one appointments for parents/carers are available between 9am and 4pm.

    The following dates are available:

    Nunsmoor Centre
    NE4 5AH

    • 7th February
    • 6th March
    • 3rd April 

    Galafield Centre
    NE5 1LZ

    • 10th January
    • 14th February
    • 13th March
    • 10th April 

    Byker Sands
    NE6 2FF

    • 17th January
    • 21st February
    • 20th March
    • 17th April

    Fawdon Community Building NE3 2SN

    • 24th January
    • 28h February
    • 27th March
    • 24th April
      These sessions must be pre-booked. You can secure a place by contacting Kerrie Highcock on: 0191 410 9974 or [email protected]
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