NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) is a parenting approach that takes its inspiration from the political movements where change is brought about in a peaceful manner.

“You cannot change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it” Mahatma Ghandi.

Rather than using consequences, or trying to develop insight in the young person, the aim instead is to raise parental or carer presence. NVR does not try to change the child instead it hopes to change the relationship between parent and child. Within NVR the adults are central to this work. Carolyn is a qualified NVR practitioner and uses this approach to help parents deal with their child’s violent, aggressive and challenging behaviours.

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NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) is a parenting approach that takes its inspiration from the political movements where change is brought about in a peaceful manner.

“You cannot change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it” Mahatma Ghandi.

Rather than using consequences, or trying to develop insight in the young person, the aim instead is to raise parental or carer presence. NVR does not try to change the child instead it hopes to change the relationship between parent and child. Within NVR the adults are central to this work. Carolyn is a qualified NVR practitioner and uses this approach to help parents deal with their child’s violent, aggressive and challenging behaviours.

General webinar information

• All webinars will be held on Zoom and you will be sent the link via email a few days prior to the session.   Please also check your Spam Inbox as sometimes emails can be directed there.
• Please note that these events can only be accessed by parents and family members in the UK.
• The window to book a place on each webinar will close 5 days before the session.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer to join us so that we can reallocate your space.
• Prior to the webinar, please make sure that your Zoom name is the same as the name you registered under to allow you entry into the session.
• Please note these webinars may be interactive and we occasionally use break-out rooms. We love it when parents turn their cameras on to engage in the session but we understand that you may need to turn this off.
• We have made the decision to not record any of our webinars as we want to ensure safe spaces so participants can ask questions and voice their thoughts.
• The Toby Henderson Trust have funded all sessions so you can access it for free. However, if at all possible, we’d be extremely grateful if you can you consider giving a small donation in thanks for being able to attend our events. You can donate via our website and all donations will be used to put on future sessions. Thank you in advance!

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*PLEASE NOTE that due to the funding we received to run these events, it is only for families, not professionals*.

General webinar information:

All webinars will be held on Zoom and you will be sent the link via email prior to the session.   Please also check your Spam Inbox as sometimes emails can be directed there.

Please note that these events can only be accessed by parents and family members in the UK.

We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer to join us so that we can reallocate your space.

The window to book a place on this webinar will close 5 days before the session.

Prior to the webinar, please make sure that your Zoom name is the same as the name you registered under to allow you entry into the session.

Please note these webinars may be interactive and we occasionally use break-out rooms. We love it when parents turn their cameras on to engage in the session but we understand that you may need to turn this off.

We have made the decision to not record any of our webinars as we want to ensure safe spaces so participants can ask questions and voice their thoughts.

The Toby Henderson Trust have funded all sessions so you can access it for free. However, if at all possible, we’d be extremely grateful if you can you consider giving a small donation in thanks for being able to attend our events. You can donate via our website and all donations will be used to put on future sessions. Thank you in advance!

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*PLEASE NOTE that due to the funding we received to run these events, it is only for families, not professionals*.

General webinar information:

All webinars will be held on Zoom and you will be sent the link via email a few days prior to the session.   Please also check your Spam Inbox as sometimes emails can be directed there.

Please note that these events can only be accessed by parents and family members in the UK.

We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer to join us so that we can reallocate your space.

The window to book a place on each webinar will close 5 days before the session.

Prior to the webinar, please make sure that your Zoom name is the same as the name you registered under to allow you entry into the session.

Please note these webinars may be interactive and we occasionally use break-out rooms. We love it when parents turn their cameras on to engage in the session but we understand that you may need to turn this off.

We have made the decision to not record any of our webinars as we want to ensure safe spaces so participants can ask questions and voice their thoughts.

The Toby Henderson Trust have funded all sessions so you can access it for free. However, if at all possible, we’d be extremely grateful if you can you consider giving a small donation in thanks for being able to attend our events. You can donate via our website and all donations will be used to put on future sessions. Thank you in advance!

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For parents/carers of autistic children and young people, the autism diagnosis will usually have come as a direct result of looking at “deficits” that meet a specific criterion to receive this diagnosis. From the outside looking in, being autistic has often been viewed negatively in our society. But what about the positive aspects of being autistic… and there are many if we just know how to recognise them. We will cover the reality of autistic joy, what it means to “info dump”, stim and when Joy becomes just too much.

This webinar aims to take us all on a real journey where we embrace the ups and downs of autistic joy, through lived experience of actually autistic children, young people and adults, as well as parents/ carers and those who work closely within the field of autism every day.

General webinar information

• All webinars will be held on Zoom and you will be sent the link via email prior to the session.
• Our webinars are for parents and family members only.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer able to join us so that we can reallocate your space.
• The window to book a place on this webinar will close 2 days before the session.
• Prior to the webinar, please make sure that your Zoom name is the same as the name you registered under to allow you entry into the session.
• Please note these webinars may be interactive and we occasionally use break-out rooms. We love it when parents turn their cameras on to engage in the session but we understand that you may need to turn this off.
• We have made the decision to not record any of our webinars as we want to ensure safe spaces so participants can ask questions and voice their thoughts.

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Do you or someone you care about experience sudden involuntary sounds and or movements?  If you feel you or your loved one might have a tic disorder, or maybe you already have a confirmed diagnosis, you will know that it can be a difficult, sometimes lonely time and there are often lots of myths or misinformation around.  We know that autistic people often experience lots of other conditions, and tic disorders can sometimes be one of those.

This webinar is our first on this topic, and aims to provide information and support for anyone that may be interested.  We hope to use feedback from this pilot to shape any future webinars on this topic.

General webinar information

• All webinars will be held on Zoom and you will be sent the link via email prior to the session.
• Our webinars are for parents and family members only.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer able to join us so that we can reallocate your space.
• The window to book a place on this webinar will close 2 days before the session.
• Prior to the webinar, please make sure that your Zoom name is the same as the name you registered under to allow you entry into the session.
• Please note these webinars may be interactive and we occasionally use break-out rooms. We love it when parents turn their cameras on to engage in the session but we understand that you may need to turn this off.
• We have made the decision to not record any of our webinars as we want to ensure safe spaces so participants can ask questions and voice their thoughts.

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This webinar is for families who have an autistic child or young person under going the diagnostic pathway. It aims to help you understand how to develop and use Social Stories ™ to support your child.

Social Stories ™ were created by Carol Gray in 1991. They are short descriptions of a particular situation, event or activity, which include specific information about what to expect in that situation and why. They are an effective tool to address issues of social
misunderstanding and confusion. They inform, reassure, support and praise children who often struggle to make sense of the world around them.

General webinar information

• All webinars will be held on Zoom and you will be sent the link via email prior to the session.
• Our webinars are for parents and family members only.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer able to join us so that we can reallocate your space.
• The window to book a place on this webinar will close 2 days before the session.
• Prior to the webinar, please make sure that your Zoom name is the same as the name you registered under to allow you entry into the session.
• Please note these webinars may be interactive and we occasionally use break-out rooms. We love it when parents turn their cameras on to engage in the session but we understand that you may need to turn this off.
• We have made the decision to not record any of our webinars as we want to ensure safe spaces so participants can ask questions and voice their thoughts.

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General information:

• Please note that these events can only be accessed by parents and family members in the UK.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer to join us so that we can reallocate your space.
• The Toby Henderson Trust have funded all sessions so you can access it for free. However, if at all possible, we’d be extremely grateful if you can you consider giving a small donation in thanks for being able to attend our events. You can donate via our website and all donations will be used to put on future sessions. Thank you in advance!

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Let’s make time for you! This workshop, presented by our Autism Family Support Specialists, Katherine and Kerry, gives you the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve your own emotional wellbeing. You will learn some new coping techniques and strategies that you can use when you are feeling overwhelmed, as well as discovering ways to fit in some “realistic self-care.” These tips can also be used with children and young people, as well as other family members around you.

General information

• Our workshop is for parents and family members only.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer able to join us so that we can reallocate your space.
• The Toby Henderson Trust have funded all sessions so you can access it for free. However, if at all possible, we’d be extremely grateful if you can you consider giving a small donation in thanks for being able to attend our events. You can donate via our website and all donations will be used to put on future sessions. Thank you in advance!

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The workshop is for families who have an autistic child or young person under going the diagnostic pathway. It aims to help you understand how to develop and use Social Stories ™ to support your child.

Social Stories ™ were created by Carol Gray in 1991. They are short descriptions of a particular situation, event or activity, which include specific information about what to expect in that situation and why. They are an effective tool to address issues of social
misunderstanding and confusion. They inform, reassure, support and praise children who often struggle to make sense of the world around them.

General information

• Our workshops are for parents and family members only.
• We kindly ask that you only book a place if you can definitely attend. Please let us know if you are no longer able to join us so that we can reallocate your space.

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