Parents and Carers

Breaking Down Barriers Course

The Breaking Down Barriers course is ideal for parent/carers and relatives, who have either recently received a diagnosis, or who would like to learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). Over seven sessions, this interactive and practical course will give you a comprehensive insight into your child’s condition, your legal rights as a parent/carer and how to manage the often challenging behaviours the ASC and ADHD can cause.

You will build upon your existing strengths and learn new strategies to improve your child’s self-esteem and enhance your family relationships

Really glad I came, there were lots of ideas given to me and now I just don’t feel so alone

HPParent

I was anxious about coming but all the information and advice was amazing and I always felt very welcomed.

SAParent

I can’t thank you enough for helping me understand ASC and ‘why’- but most of all for being able to see my child beam and smile and be happy with the changes we made, as I now understand.

SParent
  • Breaking Down Barriers.

    Forthcoming dates to be announced

  • Help If You Need It

    These are uncertain times and for those of us with a caring role the challenges we faced before Covid-19 have become exponentially greater. This can lead to worry, anxiety, depression, reduced motivation and can have a lasting effect on our mental health.

    For those reading this who need support, we have been offered the services of Rod, who is a level 5 qualified Counsellor in private practice. He is experienced in working with those who have Autism and ADHD and their parents.
    He also works with a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, motivation, and bereavement.
    His aim is to offer support to unpaid Carers during the Covid-19 crisis.
    His approach isn’t the intense type of scenario we often associate with Counselling,more helping you better understand the issues by talking them through and then working with you to find practical solutions.

    Rod is a friendly, approachable man with a good sense of humour and extensive experience of mental health issues and life in general.

    Rod has offered reduced rates to Outside-In and will charge £30 per session to those who book through us. Sessions will take place using Zoom or telephone until Social Distancing restrictions are eased.

    If you are interested, have any questions, want more information about support with the costs, then please just e-mail Mick at.. enquiries@outsidein-solutions.org.

Workshops

We run regular workshops designed to increase the knowledge and skill base of parent/carers, making it easier to understand their child’s conditions’ and help support them.

Our forthcoming parent workshops are shown below.

  • Understanding ADHD

    Suitable for all parents and carers who need an understanding of ADHD, our HALF-DAY WORKSHOP is a detailed introduction to the condition and how it can present in children and young people.

    Future dates to be announced.

  • 1-2-3 Magic Workshop

    This FULL-DAY WORKSHOP uses the 123 Magic programme to highlight common parenting mistakes we make, show how our children can manipulate us and put you back in control.

    Future dates to be announced.

  • Understanding Autism

    Designed for parents and carers who need who need to better understand Autism, our HALF-DAY WORKSHOP is a detailed introduction to the condition and how it can present in children and young people.

    Future dates to be announced.

  • 1-2-3 Magic Workshop

    This FULL-DAY WORKSHOP uses the 123 Magic programme to highlight common parenting mistakes we make, show how our children can manipulate us and put you back in control.

    Future dates to be announced.

Specialist Coaching & Family Support

Our Specialist ADHD/ASC Coaches have a huge depth of professional experience supporting families and young people living with ADHD/ASC and associated conditions.

We provide a solution focused, strength based approach that helps a person overcome their challenges, reach their true potential and achieve their goals.

Our coaches will work in partnership with you, and help you to set and achieve realistic goals.

They will work with you in a confidential and supportive manner, either at your home, or in a school environment.

As each person is unique, our coaches can either work with you or your family, for a period of 6-8 weeks, at home, in school, or at a venue of your choice.  

Helpline

Outside-iN have a dedicated helpline service manned during office hours by knowledgeable, friendly staff with first-hand experience of the conditions.  At busy times your call may be diverted to an answering service, please leave your name and contact telephone number and we will endeavour to call you back as soon as we can.

  • Helpline Number 07824 634762

  • The Helpline will be closed during the school summer holidays.

123 Magic Course

1-2-3 Magic is one of the leading child behaviour management programmes in the world. Designed by a child psychologist, with kids who have ASC and ADHD, it aims to help a parent control difficult behaviour, encourage good behaviour, strengthen family relationships and build self-esteem. Working on the theory the “discipline in your house should not be negotiable” it puts you back in control of your child’s behaviour.

  • 1-2-3 Magic courses are shown in the Workshop section.

Education SEND & EHCP Support

With the 2014 changes to the Law relating to education, the abolition of statements and the introduction of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) it is now more important than ever that parents fully understand their legal rights as well as the obligations of their child’s school.

Our Independent Support Officer has assisted numerous parents and schools with EHCP applications.  We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the process, timelines, evidence and the appeals system.

Get in touch now

Our friendly team look forward to hearing from you. We treat every conversation in the strictest of confidence.

So get in touch with us now.