Many autistic people struggle with transition, whether between activities or major life events. If you or your family member are autistic, awaiting diagnosis or self-identify as autistic, and transition is something you struggle with or are facing, these sessions are for you.
Attendees must be 16 years old or over and can be the parent/carer of an autistic individual.
| 1. 1:1 transition advice sessions with a staff team member on the 2nd Wednesday of the month between 10am and 11am. These 20-minute slots will be available with a member of our staff team and are intended to briefly discuss the area of transition you are concerned about.
2. Topic based sessions delivered by our manager Karen McGuinness, focusing on a different type of transition each month. Takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 10 – 11:30am. The sessions will include lots of helpful strategies and advice, plus some will include living skills like managing money or meal planning.
20th November 2024 -Educational transitions such as moving from high school to college or apprenticeship and going to university. Slides can be seen here.
18th December 2024 – Difficulty transitioning between activities and the importance of understanding your thinking style.
15th January 2025 – Moving from child to adult services. What now? How do I advocate for my needs.
19th February 2025 – Strategies for the development of life skills.
19th March 2025 – Navigating perimenopause/ menopause as an autistic woman.
3. A peer support group on the last Thursday of each month 10 – 11:30am, (starts 28 Nov) providing an opportunity to share lived experiences and strategies with other autistic people. This is solely a peer support group, so will be led by the attendees rather than a staff member. |
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How to book?
To book one of these sessions please
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All sessions MUST be pre-booked. If you need help with booking a place, please email jessica.ellams@dialwestcheshire.org.uk who will be happy to make the booking for you.
