This information session will be delivered by a member of our Peer Support Team. It will consist of a presentation on neurodiversity and anxiety, followed by plenty of time for discussion and peer support around any issues on this subject that parent carers would like help with.

There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required.

Please note, this session is not suitable for children.

Booking essential.

Are you finding mealtimes difficult? Do you feel that your child or young person has a restricted diet and would like some support on how to help them widen their food choices?

Join our Peer Support Team to learn more about neurodisability, food and restrictive/avoidant eating. Meet other parents and carers and discuss any issues around this subject that you would like support with.

There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required. Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

This session is now fully booked.

What is demand-avoidant behaviour, how does it differ from PDA. What does it feel like for a young person to experience it.

This session has been developed in discussion with Ryegate. We will share resources and tools to help you support a young person. There is time for discussion at the end.

No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

For adoptive parents and foster, SGO and kindship carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years with SEND in Sheffield. Please join our group to give feedback on services and processes for identifying and supporting SEND in looked-after and previously looked-after children. No diagnosis required!

Please book your place.

This is a two hour presentation and workshop for parents who are starting their exploration of autism: Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, are waiting for one, or perhaps you suspect that your child might be on the autism spectrum. We will discuss the main traits, challenges and strengths associated with autism and do a bit of myth busting too.

Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

An information session to improve parents’ knowledge and confidence around sleep issues for children and young people with SEND.

Meet our Peer Support Team and other parents/carers. With plenty of time for discussion and questions.

There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required. Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

This information session will be delivered by a member of our Peer Support Team. It will consist of a presentation on neurodiversity and anxiety, followed by plenty of time for discussion and peer support around any issues on this subject that parent carers would like help with.

There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required.

Please note, this session is not suitable for children.

Booking essential.

This is a two hour presentation and workshop for parents who are starting their exploration of autism: Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, are waiting for one, or perhaps you suspect that your child might be on the autism spectrum. We will discuss the main traits, challenges and strengths associated with autism and do a bit of myth busting too.

Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

What is demand-avoidant behaviour, how does it differ from PDA. What does it feel like for a young person to experience it.

This session has been developed in discussion with Ryegate. We will share resources and tools to help you support a young person. There is time for discussion at the end.

No diagnosis required. Session not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.

Is your child moving from primary to secondary school in September? This meeting is a chance to talk through your hopes and fears and get ideas, strategies and resources to support your child’s transition.

For parents of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Please book your place.

For adoptive parents and foster, SGO and kindship carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years with SEND in Sheffield. Please join our group to give feedback on services and processes for identifying and supporting SEND in looked-after and previously looked-after children. No diagnosis required!

Please book your place.

Does your child or young person struggle with sensory processing? Do they display behaviours that can be challenging?

Come along to our information session to explore strategies that could help, and meet our Peer Support Workers and other parents/carers. With plenty of time for discussion and questions.

There is no charge for the session and no diagnosis is required. Please note, this session is not suitable for children. You must be a member of Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to attend – register here. Booking essential.