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Our offer for families in Wirral is coming soon

Please check back soon to find out more details about our new Wirral offer

Learning Programmes & Workshops*

Community
Network Groups

Information
& Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for Wirral Families

Through our community-based groups, we will offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs. As soon as these details are confirmed this page will be updated.

We will also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

Wirral Community Network Group

details to be confirmed.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

Wirral SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in Wirral.  

Wirral’s Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

For families in Knowsley

Our community based learning opportunities improve understanding, develop skills and share experiences so that you can better support your neurodivergent child or young person.

Learning Programmes & Workshops*

Community
Network Groups

Information
& Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for Knowsley Families

Through our community-based groups, we offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

We also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

ND Conditions Learning Programme

NEW for Knowsley! Covering Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties, SEND and the local offer, the neurodevelopmental conditions learning programme gives parents and carers the knowledge and confidence to better understand and meet the needs of their neurodivergent children and young people.  This programme is open access to families pre, during and post diagnosis.  Our next programme will run online on Tuesday evenings beginning January 7th

Supporting Behaviours that Challenge Learning Programme

Supporting parents and carers  to examine and unpick the root causes of challenging behaviour in your child or young person and understand what the behaviour is telling you.

We will explore strategies to enable you to identify the triggers, improve communication and support the challenges.

The programme is delivered across 3 day sessions.  Contact us for next available dates.

Preparing for Adulthood Learning Programme

We are newly commissioned in Knowsley to offer learning opportunities to parents and carers of neurodivergent young people aged 11+ who are awaiting Autism and LD assessment.  This is a structured, 6 session learning programme, delivered face to face or online, supporting parents and carers as their young person approaches adulthood:

  • Planning for transition
  • Supporting independence
  • Reasonable adjustments and SEND
  • Further education and employment
  • Independent living
  • Community inclusion
  • Relationships 
  • Good health and wellbeing
  • Local provision and services.

In addtition to the learning programme, we also offer 4 optional, complimentary workshops on specific topics.

Learning Workshops

Structured online learning opportunities, delivered on-line, supporting parents and carers around specific areas such as:

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Eating Difficulties
  • Supporting Sleep
  • Barriers to School Attendance – next running Friday 31st January 9.30am – 12noon.
  • SEND Process & EHCPs 
  • Encouraging Independence
  • Preparing for Adulthood – find out more above

Knowsley Community Network Group

Our Knowsley Community Network Group runs each Wednesday morning in term time,  9.30am – 11.30am at Old Schoolhouse Community Project, St Johns Road, Huyton.  We offer a weekly opportunity for informal learning and support, discussing a different topic each week and sharing experiences and the local offer in your area.  No need to book just come along.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

Knowsley SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in Knowsley.  

Knowsley’s Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

 

For families in Halton

Our community based learning opportunities improve understanding, develop skills and share experiences so that you can better support your neurodivergent child or young person.

Learning Programmes & Workshops*

Community
Network Groups

Information
& Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for Halton Families

Through our community-based groups, we offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

We also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

ND Conditions Learning Programme

Covering Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties, SEND and the local offer, the neurodevelopmental conditions learning programme gives parents and carers the knowledge and confidence to better understand and meet the needs of their neurodivergent children and young people.  This programme is open access to families pre, during and post diagnosis.  Our next programme will run online on Tuesday evenings beginning January 7th.

Learning Workshops

Structured learning opportunities supporting parents and carers around specific areas

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Eating Difficulties
  • Sleep
  • School Attendance
  • SEND
  • Encouraging Independence
 
our next workshop is 
Barriers to School Attendance on Friday 31st January 9.30am- 12pm. Supporting you to better understand the reasons why neurodivergent children and young people may have difficulties in accessing education, and strategies we can use to support  them .

Halton Community Network Group

Our Halton Community Network Group runs each Monday afternoon in term time,  12.30pm – 2.30pm at Ditton Community Centre, Dundalk Road, Widnes.  We offer a weekly opportunity for informal learning and support, discussing a different topic each week and sharing experiences and the local offer in your area.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

Halton SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in Halton.  

Halton’s Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

 

For families in Sefton

Our community based learning opportunities improve understanding, develop skills and share experiences so that you can better support your child or young person.

Learning Programmes & Workshops*

Community
Network Groups

Information
& Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for Sefton Families

Through our community-based groups, we offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

We also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

ND Conditions Learning Programme

Covering Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties, SEND and the local offer, the neurodevelopmental conditions learning programme gives parents and carers the knowledge and confidence to better understand and meet the needs of their neurodivergent children and young people.  This programme is open access to families pre, during and post diagnosis.

Post Diagnosis Autism Learning Programme

Designed to help parents and carers, whose child or young person has received a diagnosis of autism, to develop their understanding of the condition and  learn valuable strategies for supporting their child or young person. Sessions will cover: 

  • communication skills
  • sensory processing differences
  • self-esteem and mental well-being
  • different thought processes
  • discussing a diagnosis
  • supporting independence.

Our Autism Learning programme is age specific (3-8yrs, 9-13yrs or 14-19yrs) so please look out for the programme suited to your child or young person.

Locations change each term to make the programme accessible across the region.  This November the programme for parents and carers of 9-13yrs is in Sefton, age 3-8yrs is online, age 14-19 is in Liverpool.

 

Post Diagnosis Autism Coaching

Once parents and carers have completed the Autism Learning programme, their children aged 11-19 can then access 1:1 coaching support to help them to understand their diagnosis

 

 

Learning Workshops

Structured learning opportunities supporting parents and carers around specific areas

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Eating Difficulties
  • Sleep
  • School Attendance
  • SEND
  • Encouraging Independence
our next workshop is 
SEND provision and the EHCP Process on Friday 8th November 9.30am- 12pm.

Sefton Community Network Group

Our Sefton Community Network Group runs each Wednesday afternoon in term time, 12.30pm – 2.30pm at May Logan Healthy Living Centre, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle, L20 5DQ. We offer a weekly opportunity for informal learning and support, discussing a different topic each week and sharing experiences and the local offer in your area.  No need to book, just come along.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

Sefton SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in Sefton.  

Sefton’s Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

 

For families in Warrington

Our community based learning opportunities improve understanding, develop skills and share experiences so that you can better support your neurodivergent child or young person.

Learning Programmes & Workshops*

Community
Network Groups

Information
& Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for Warrington Families

Through our community-based groups, we offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

We also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

ND Conditions Learning Programme

Covering Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties, SEND and the local offer, the neurodevelopmental conditions learning programme gives parents and carers the knowledge and confidence to better understand and meet the needs of their neurodivergent children and young people.  This programme is open access to families pre, during and post diagnosis and is available face to face or online.  Our face to face in January is now fully booked.  You can register to join our online programme in January or book face to face in April.  You are also welcome to attend in another area.

ND & Me (ages 8-14)

In small groups, we provide learning opportunities for children and young people to better understand themselves and their neurodiversity, build confidence, find strategies to manage their challenges and feel positive about the future. Requires parents / carers to have completed our ND Learning Programme.

Preparing for Adulthood Learning Programme

We are newly commissioned in Warrington to offer learning opportunities to parents and carers of neurodivergent young people aged 11+ who are awaiting Autism and LD assessment.  This is a structured, 6 session learning programme, delivered face to face or online, supporting parents and carers as their young person approaches adulthood:

  • Planning for transition
  • Supporting independence
  • Reasonable adjustments and SEND
  • Further education and employment
  • Independent living
  • Community inclusion
  • Relationships 
  • Good health and wellbeing
  • Local provision and services.

In addtition to the learning programme, we also offer 4 optional, complimentary workshops on specific topics.

Learning Workshops

Structured online learning opportunities, delivered on-line, supporting parents and carers around specific areas such as:

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Eating Difficulties
  • Supporting Sleep
  • Barriers to School Attendance – next running Friday 8th November 9.30am – 12noon.
  • SEND Process & EHCPs 
  • Encouraging Independence
  • Preparing for Adulthood – find out more above

Warrington Community Network Group

Our Warrington Community Network Group runs each Thursday afternoon in term time,  12.30pm – 2.30pm at Orford Community Hub, Festival Avenue, Warrington WA2 9EP.  We offer a weekly opportunity for informal learning and support, discussing a different topic each week and sharing experiences and the local offer in your area.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

Warrington SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in Warrington.  

Warrington’s Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

 

For families in St Helens

Our community based learning opportunities improve understanding, develop skills and share experiences so that you can better support your child or young person.

Learning Programmes and Workshops*

Community Network Groups

Information & Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for St Helens Families

Through our community-based groups, we offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs. 

We also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

ND Conditions Learning Programme

Covering Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties, SEND and the local offer, the neurodevelopmental conditions learning programme gives parents and carers the knowledge and confidence to better understand and meet the needs of their neurodivergent children and young people.  This programme is open access to families pre, during and post diagnosis.

This programme will be delivered online across 6 Tuesday evenings beginning January 7th: Register Here 

Our next face to face programme in St Helens begins in February. Book your place below.

Post Diagnosis Autism Learning Programme

Designed to help parents and carers, whose child or young person has received a diagnosis of Autism, to develop their understanding of the condition. Sessions will cover: 

  • communication skills
  • sensory processing differences
  • self-esteem and mental well-being
  • different thought processes
  • discussing a diagnosis
  • supporting independence

Parents will learn valuable strategies for supporting their children with daily life and with their special educational needs and enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Our next Autism Learning programme begins 8th January.

Preparing for Adulthood Learning Programme

We are newly commissioned in St Helens to offer learning opportunities to parents and carers of neurodivergent young people aged 11+ who are awaiting Autism and LD assessment.  This is a structured, 6 session learning programme, delivered face to face or online, supporting parents and carers as their young person approaches adulthood:

  • Planning for transition
  • Supporting independence
  • Reasonable adjustments and SEND
  • Further education and employment
  • Independent living
  • Community inclusion
  • Relationships 
  • Good health and wellbeing
  • Local provision and services.

In addtition to the learning programme, we also offer 4 optional, complimentary workshops on specific topics.

Learning Workshops

Structured online learning opportunities, delivered on-line, supporting parents and carers around specific areas such as:

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Eating Difficulties
  • Supporting Sleep
  • Barriers to School Attendance – running on Friday 31st January 9.30am- 12pm. 
  • SEND Process & EHCPs 
  • Encouraging Independence
  • Preparing for Adulthood – find out more above

ND and Me (ages 8-14)

In small groups, we provide learning opportunities for children and young people to better understand themselves and their neurodiversity, build confidence, find strategies to manage their challenges and feel positive about the future. Requires parents / carers to have completed our ND Learning Programme.

Post Diagnosis Autism Coaching

Once parents and carers have completed the Autism Learning programme, their children aged 11-19 can then access 1:1 coaching support to help them to understand their diagnosis

St Helens Community Network Group

Our St Helens Community Network Group runs each Tuesday afternoon in term time,  12.30pm-2.30pm at Wonderland Community Centre Unit 4 Reflection Court, Canal Street, St Helens, WA10 3JQ.  We offer a weekly opportunity for informal learning and support, discussing a different topic each week and sharing experiences and the local offer in your area.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

St Helens SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in St Helens.  

St Helens Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

 

For families in Liverpool

Our community based learning opportunities improve understanding, develop skills and share experiences so that you can better support your child or young person.

Learning Programmes & Workshops*

Community
Network Groups

Information
& Advice

*Our commissioned offer for families is open access and completely free. There is no referral or diagnosis needed. We are here for your family from the very beginning of the journey, to support you to understand challenging behaviour, identify characteristics of neurodiversity and explore strategies to improve difficult situations at home and school.

ADDvanced Solutions helps families to grow together...

Learning Programmes & Workshops for Liverpool Families

Through our community-based groups, we offer free programmes and learning opportunities that support the families of neurodivergent children & young people, who may also have specific learning difficulties or associated mental health needs.

We also offer weekly informal learning, advice and support at our community network groups, no need to wait or book just come along.

ND Conditions Learning Programme

Covering Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Difficulties as well as specific learning difficulties, SEND and the local offer, the neurodevelopmental conditions learning programme gives parents and carers the knowledge and confidence to better understand and meet the needs of their neurodivergent children and young people.  This programme is open access to families pre, during and post diagnosis.

Our next learning programme is online in January, over six evening sessions.

If you prefer face to face, the Learning Programme is next running in Liverpool in April.

Post Diagnosis Autism Learning Programme

Designed to help parents and carers, whose child or young person has received a diagnosis of autism, to develop their understanding of the condition and  learn valuable strategies for supporting their child or young person. Sessions will cover: 

  • communication skills
  • sensory processing differences
  • self-esteem and mental well-being
  • different thought processes
  • discussing a diagnosis
  • supporting independence.

Our Autism Learning programme is age specific (3-8yrs, 9-14yr or 14-19yrs) so please look out for the programme suited to your child or young person.

Locations change each term to make the programme accessible across the region.  This January the programme for parents and carers of children age 3-8yrs is in South Liverpool,  age 9-13yrs is online, age 14-19 is in Sefton.

Post Diagnosis Autism Coaching

For young people aged 11-19 who have received an Autism diagnosis, whose parents or carers are engaged with ADDvanced Solutions Community Network, we can offer 1:1 coaching support to help them to understand their diagnosis

Learning Workshops

Structured learning opportunities supporting parents and carers around specific areas

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties
  • Eating Difficulties
  • Sleep
  • School Attendance
  • SEND
  • Encouraging Independence
our next workshop is 
Barriers to School Attendance on Friday 31st January 9.30am- 12pm.

Sensory Processing Difficulties Awareness Raising Training

Our Sensory Processing Difficulties (SPD) Awareness Raising Training helps parents and carers to understand sensory processing difficulties, emotional regulation and praxis with sensory strategies to better support their child or young person. Delivered in partnership with an occupational therapist advanced practitioner in sensory integration.

Please  register your interest and we will contact you when the next session is open for booking.

Eating Difficulties Training

After completing our Sensory Processing Difficulties (SPD) Awareness Raising Training, parents and carers who want to better support their child or young person with eating difficulties can go on to attend this two day programme.

Please  register your interest and we will contact you when the next session is open for booking.

Liverpool Community Network Group

Our Liverpool Community Network Group runs each Tuesday morning in term time, 9.30am – 11.30am at Belle Vale Children’s Centre, Hedgefield Road, Liverpool, L25 2RW.  We offer a weekly opportunity for informal learning and support, discussing a different topic each week and sharing experiences and the local offer in your area. No need to book just come along.

Supporting you to find the answers around:

Liverpool SEND Local Offer

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are part of the SEND Local Offer in Liverpool.  

Liverpool’s Local Offer has lots of information about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).  The Local Offer helps you understand what services and support you can expect from a range of local partners.

 

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