EarlyBird short-term work

Descriptions

EarlyBird is a National Autistic Society (NAS) licensed programme for parents.The National Autistic Society (NAS) EarlyBird* programme has been developed to support parents of pre-school children who either already have or are ‘on the road to’ a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder and is of pre-school age (not yet of statutory school age).The programme aims to support parents in the period between diagnosis and school placement, empowering and helping them facilitate their child's social communication and appropriate behaviour in their natural environment. It also helps parents to establish good practice in handling their child at an early age, so as to pre-empt the development of inappropriate behaviours.• It is a three month programme involving up to six families• It brings together parents and carers for daytime group training sessions once a week• It involves families being visited during the programme in their own homesThe NAS EarlyBird* programme works in partnership with parents to help them to:• understand their child’s autism spectrum disorder• develop their child’s communication skills• develop and apply practical strategies to manage their child’s behaviourEarlyBird Plus is a National Autistic Society (NAS) licensed programmes for parents.The National Autistic Society (NAS) EarlyBird Plus* programme is a three month training programme for parents, carers and professionals working with children aged over 4 and under 10, who either already have or are ‘on the road to’ a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.• It is a three month programme involving up to six families consisting of eight group sessions and two home visits• It brings together parents, carers and professionals working with the children in school for daytime group training sessions once a week• It involves families being visited during the programme in their own homesThe NAS EarlyBird Plus* programme works in partnership with parents to help them to:• understand their child’s autism spectrum disorder• develop their child’s communication skills• develop and apply practical strategies to manage their child’s behaviourThe programme encourages a consistent approach between home and school and works to build both parents’ and professionals’ confidence and encourage problem solving together.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=117359.