Parents/caregivers/whanau… drop in and join our Family Consultant Emma  Bartlett and team for a cuppa and a biscuit at Te Puke o Tara.

This relaxed session is a great opportunity to for parents, family/whanau and caregivers to ask questions, share your experiences and meet other families with children on the Autism Spectrum.  Make an appointment for a one-on-one session with Emma or just enjoy a cuppa with others while your children play.

 

Wed 15th July 2020
9.30am to 1.30pm
Te Puke O Tara

Map to venue here

These sessions have been made possible by the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board

DROP IN SESSIONS Q&A’s
Should I bring my child to this session?  You are welcome to attend with or without your child.
Can I bring my other children to this session?  Yes, the whole family/whanau is welcome, we have a big toybox to keep younger children busy!
Does my child need to have an Autism diagnosis? Yes, these sessions are provided to whanau of children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  However, you are welcome to make come along if your child is currently on the pathway to diagnosis.
What is a drop-in session?  This is a chance for you to meet other families with a child on the Autism Spectrum.  Drop in anytime between 9.30am and 1.30pm for a cuppa and a chat.  We’ll have some toys for the little ones and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits for everyone.
Can I make an appointment? Yes, you can book a 30 minute session with our Family Consultant Emma Bartlett (booking form below).
What can I expect from this appointment? This session is an opportunity for you to discuss any issues or challenges that you may be facing as a parent or caregiver of a child with Autism.  Our Family Consultant may be able to provide you with information, tips, tools and strategies to enable you to better support your child and whanau at home, at school and in the community.
Is there a charge for this session? No, thanks to support from the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, this session is provided free to whanau/caregivers.  However, as we are a charity, your donation/koha is always greatly appreciated and enables us to provide support to other families across Auckland, Northland and the Waikato. DONATE HERE

Please complete this form to let us know that you are planning to attend and if you wish to book an appointment time:

 

The team at Children’s Autism Foundation presents “Dealing with Anxiety”, a 2‐hour workshop interactive workshop for parents & whanau and any professionals who engage with children and young people on the Autism Spectrum.  You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of anxiety in children and with some simple strategies to support your child.

Topics include:

• What is anxiety?
• What does anxiety look like in children on the Autism Spectrum?
• Practical strategies & an anxiety “toolkit” to help manage anxiety in children & young people.

Tuesday 7th April 2020, 7-9pm
Manutewhau Community Hub
74B Oriel Ave, West Harbour
Map to venue here

This workshop is free for families/whanau/caregivers
$50 for professionals

Download a flyer to share with friends, whanau & community groups – all welcome!

Many thanks to the Henderson-Massey Local Board for their support which enables us to offer this workshop at no cost to families/whanau.

This workshop is presented by Children’s Autism Foundation Facilitators:

• Arletta van den Bosch
• Megan King

Read more about our facilitators here

Please complete the form below or register via Eventbrite

The team at Children’s Autism Foundation presents “Dealing with Anxiety”, a 2‐hour interactive workshop for parents & whanau and any professionals who engage with children and young people on the Autism Spectrum.  You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of anxiety in children and with some simple strategies to support your child.

Topics include:

• What is anxiety?
• What does anxiety look like in children on the Autism Spectrum?
• Practical strategies & an anxiety “toolkit” to help manage anxiety in children & young people.

Thursday 22nd October 2020, 7-9pm
The Link, 4 Te Aroha Street
Hamilton
Directions to venue

This workshop is free for families/whanau/caregivers
$50 for professionals

 

Many thanks to COGS Kirikiriroa and Page Trust for their support which enables us to offer this workshop at no cost to families/whanau.

This workshop is presented by Children’s Autism Foundation Facilitators Emma Bartlett & David Hogg.

Read more about our facilitators here

REGISTER HERE

 

Book a one-hour Outreach appointment with a Children’s Autism Foundation Family Consultant.
Meet with one of our friendly, experienced consultants and discuss any issues or questions you have related to autism (eg. behaviours, school, anxiety, play, etc)

Tuesday 25th February 2020

Venue: Nathan Homestead
70 Hill Road, Manurewa
Map to location here

Cost: By donation

Fill out the form below to book a session (spaces are limited!).