Embracing Autism
An online UK autism course for parents to help you support your recently diagnosed child.
This online course is also perfect for parents of children who are on a waiting list to be assessed for autism (autism spectrum disorder, also sometimes referred to as ASD or ASC - autism spectrum condition).
NEXT COURSE STARTS SPRING 2025
Submit your details to be added to the Spring 2025 waitlist
Submitting your email address will add you to the waiting list for our next Embracing Autism Cohort and you will be notified when the registration begins. Submitting your email address will also sign you up to They Are The Future's weekly emails and you will also receive 2 welcome emails in the first 2 days. We promise we will only send you info, tips and resources which we think will be helpful and relevant for you. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the button at the bottom of the emails.
We Understand
The diagnosis is just the start.
You want to help your child to thrive in their mental health, happiness, social interaction and life skills.
You want all the adults around your child to understand what they can do to support them.
But you don't know where to begin and you feel overwhelmed.
We Can Help
You need clear information so that you can create a plan of action for your child.
You need practical strategies and practical ways to manage the everyday situations you are facing.
You need a source of information you can trust.
You need to be able to ask questions and get answers from experienced professionals.
That's where we come in!
Easy-to-Follow Online Course
Seven modules, 1 released every Monday for 7 weeks (with a 2 week break for Christmas & New Year). Each module covers a specific topic in depth. We look at how each topic relates to young children right through to young people up to 18 years of age.
Autism-focused parenting classes from our expert team on specific topics like sleep and managing challenging behaviours.
Live Workshop
A live and interactive Zoom workshop at the end of the course. Ask questions and receive guidance from our expert team including the best evidence-based practices to ensure positive outcomes for your child.
Comments and Questions
You can also ask questions or share your thoughts by commenting on the videos.
Early intervention can be crucial to your child's success and quality of life. We want to make sure you feel supported all the way through the course and we love it when you ask us questions!
Helpful, practical advice from friendly experts who just "get" what its like to be parenting an autistic child. Makes you feel better equipped to support your child.
Nicki - Course Participant
How Does It Work?
When you sign up you get access to our online portal. A module is released every Monday for 7 weeks. Watch or listen to the videos on your computer or mobile device and at your own pace. Each module is a total of around an hour.
We cover a wide range of topics:
Week 1 (18th November): All About Autism
Week 2 (25th November): Coping and Behaviour: School and Home
Week 3 (2nd December): Sensory Processing (including Eating)
Week 4 (9th December): Social Interaction, Communication & Language
Week 5 (16th December): Anxiety & Stress
2 WEEK BREAK FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Week 6 (6th January): Sensory and Emotional Regulation
Week 7 (13th January): Sleep
At the end of the course, we will meet for a LIVE Q&A online webinar on Zoom -
Week 8: Live Zoom Q&A Workshop: Weds 22nd January 2025, 8-9.30pm
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to meet other parents of autistic children or just listen in. You'll develop a deeper understanding of your child through hearing about others' experiences.
Superb course that really helped me understand more about helping my autistic child following diagnosis.
Previous Embracing Autism Participant
When you enrol, you will receive all this for just £195
YOUR PRESENTERS
Dr Cassie Coleman
Consultant Community Paediatrician
Dr Marcelina Watkinson
Clinical Psychologist
Aimee Laming
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Nicola Paine
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
BEHIND THE SCENES - HELPING YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND TECHNICAL ISSUES
Dr Lucy Russell
Clinical Psychologist
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The Embracing Autism course was very well laid out with informative and enlightening videos on a wide variety of topics. It was a wealth of information that was presented in a very accessible way, with room for going away and having a think then coming back to the information, all with an opportunity for asking questions and getting specific answers. I liked the conversation approach to the videos and felt that the material was delivered in appropriate doses. At the end of each topic, I came away feeling more informed and empowered, and the live zoom at the end was really helpful, not only for information but for assuring me that I was not the only parent facing challenges. Thank you Everlief for hosting this course. I highly recommend it.
Previous Embracing Autism Participant
