Family Action West Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Support Service

We have confirmed some more dates for our Plan Bee course 😊🌻🐝

Location: King Edward VII Memorial Hall, Newmarket
Dates: 5th, 12th and 19th September
Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Sebert Wood Primary School
Dates: 1st, 8th and 15th October
Time: 10am-12pm

To book a place follow the link to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/west-suffolk-norfolk-nd-support-services-68855376173
Or send an email to [email protected]

With the summer break fast approaching, we have added some sensory activities that you can do at home in this months newsletter.
Take a look here

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As the summer break is fast approaching, we have added some fairly low priced activities to this months newsletter in the local area.
Take a look here

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/AChCePfenMb3jLmE?ref=Link

We have become aware of this workshop that Realise Futures will be delivering, available to anyone over the age of 19 and living in the Suffolk area 😊

We are busy creating next month’s newsletter which we are basing around the topic of self-care, and we would love to have your input. We would like to know what self-care looks like for your child or young person?

We are busy creating next month’s newsletter which we are basing around the topic of self-care, and we would love to have your input. We would like to know what self-care looks like for you as a parent/carer?

Bridge the Gap is a drop-in support space for children and their families who struggle with school attendance for what ever reason.
Date: Tuesday 9th July
Time: 10:30am-12.30pm
Location: Bridge Community Church, 68 Queens Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3EW
Send an email to [email protected] to book a place

Travelling with your neurodivergent child or
young person
Many of us may be looking forward to some
family time away this Summer. Be it by plane,
train or car, travelling with your neurodivergent
young person may require some careful planning.
The National Autistic Society state that ‘Autistic
people can find change difficult, this may lead to
high anxiety, meltdowns and distressed
behaviours.’ And ‘By preparing them for change,
you can help to reduce anxiety and stress.’
Check out this months newsletter for our article on travelling during the summer holidays

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The summer holidays are fast approaching,
bringing with it the promise of (hopefully) sunny
days, adventures, and a break from the hustle
and bustle of the school year. For many of us, it's
a time to relax and let go of rigid schedules and
routines, but for our neurodivergent children, this
sudden shift may be a bit overwhelming,
especially if they thrive on predictability and
routine, and the summer months can sometimes
feel like a free-fall without the familiar structure
of school.
Don’t worry – your not alone. We are going to
think about how we can create a summer
schedule that keeps things fun and predictable
while making sure everyone gets the rest they
need.
Take a look at this months newsletter for our article on summer routines ☀️🕶️

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We have been made aware of this free workshop for young people and Parent/Carers.
Date: 8th July
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm
Send an email to [email protected] to book a place

We have become aware of an opportunity to be
part of a focus group to discuss what services are
required to support families on the
Neurodevelopmental Pathway. Please see details
below regarding accessing the online sessions
and an email to feedback your thoughts if you
cannot attend the live sessions.

We still have places on our 3 week Plan Bee course
Dates: 11th,18th and 25th July
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Virtual/Zoom
To book a place scan the QR code or follow the link to our Eventbrite events page
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/west-suffolk-norfolk-nd-support-services-68855376173

We have our Parent/Carer drop-in next week, no need to book just come along 😊
Date: 4th July
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Location: Oakes Barn, St Andrews Street, Bury St Edmunds

We have our Parent/Carer drop-in next week, no need to book just come along 😊
Date: 3rd July
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Location: Clements Community Centre, Leiston Road, Haverhill

International Being You Day 22nd June, invites you to celebrate being… YOU. Today we invite you to explore what it means to truly be YOU beyond the projections of society and the need for perfection. It’s your day to discover and acknowledge the beauty of you and your unique capabilities. It’s also an invitation to celebrate everyone’s unique differences.

We love this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv85LMFx2E&t=1s

Taken from
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/international-being-you-day-june-22 #

Amazing Things Happen! Introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations. Find...

We have space available on our popular sleep webinar next week on Tuesday 25th June at 11am till 12:15.

To sign up, please book your place via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-sleep-in-neurodivergent-children-workshop-tickets-838595129607?aff=erelexpmlt

Alternatively please email us at [email protected]

We love this post by NeuroWild ♥️🧡💚💙

We still have spaces on our ‘Introduction to Transition in Schools for Neurodivergent Children’ workshop.
Date: 19th June
Time: 11am - 12.15pm
Location: Virtual/Zoom
To book a place on this workshop follow the link to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transition-in-schools-for-neurodivergent-children-workshop-tickets-902174166217
Or send an email to [email protected]

When we think about the word 'transition,' as can
be seen from the word clouds below, this means
something different to each of us. Whether it's
the excitement of new beginnings or the
challenges of adapting to changes, transitions
shape our lives in unique ways. In this month’s
newsletter, we're diving into the world of
transitions to see how they impact our children
and young people. The dictionary states a
transition is a 'movement, passage, or change
from one position, state, stage, or activity to
another. ANY CHANGE, something that is
different.' But what does that really mean for our
children?
Throughout this newsletter, we'll break down the
ins and outs of transitions and how they affect
children and young people. We’ll look at big
moments like starting school or moving to high
school, as well as the everyday changes that are
part of their routines.
We asked a number of Neurodivergent young
people and adults the following questions about
transition.
Check out this months newsletter for more on transitions
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Bridge the gap is a drop-in support space for children and their families who struggle to attend school for what ever reason.
Date: Tuesday 11th June
Time: 10.30-12.30
Location: Bridge Community Church, 68 Queens Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3EW

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If you have not already. Please do complete their annual survey about services

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We have our Parent/Carer drop-in tomorrow, no need to book just come along 😊
Date: 6th June
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Location: Oakes Barn, Bury St Edmunds

Reminder - We have our Parent/Carer drop-in this Wednesday at Haverhill, no need to book just turn up.

We are extremely lucky to have Helen a member of the SENDIASS team at this months drop-in.

Date: 5th June
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Location: Clements Community Centre, Haverhill

We have our Parent/Carer drop-in next week, no need to book just come along 😊
Date: 6th June
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Location: Oakes Barn, Bury St Edmunds

We have our Parent/Carer drop-in next week, no need to book just turn up. We are lucky to have Helen a member of the SENDIASS team at this months drop-in.
Date: 5th June
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Location: Clements Community Centre, Haverhill

The Witherslack Group deliver lots of great, free webinars. They have a virtual SEN conference called ‘Nuturing Your Child’s Behaviour and Wellbeing’.
Date: 10th July
Time: 10am -3pm
To book a place follow the link below

Virtual SEN Conference: Nurturing Your Child's Behaviour and Wellbeing Join us on Wednesday 10 July to learn strategies exploring behaviour, mental health, communication and more.

Due to popular demand we have added another date for our transition workshop
Date: 19th June
Time: 11am-12.15pm
Location: Virtual/Zoom
To book a place follow the link to Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transition-in-schools-for-neurodivergent-children-workshop-tickets-902174166217
or send an email to [email protected]

We still have spaces on our upcoming Plan Bee courses.
Location: Wells Hall primary school, Sudbury
Date: 11th, 18th and 25th June
Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Westfield Academy, Haverhill
Date: 13th, 20th and 27th June
Time: 9.45am-11.45am

Location: Virtual/Zoom
Date: 11th, 18th and 25th July
Time: 10am- 12pm

To book a place on one of the courses send an email to [email protected]
To book a place on the virtual course follow the link to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plan-bee-3-week-course-virtual-course-tickets-890920716847

We still have spaces on our ‘Introduction to the Low Demand Approach’ workshop delivered by our team and the Norfolk team.
Date: 30th May
Time: 10am-11am
To book a place follow the link to EventBrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-the-low-demand-approach-workshop-tickets-900004617037
Or send an email to [email protected]

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