Special educational needs and/or disabilities

All pages relating to special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Preparing Families for Secondary School Transfer

For parents and carers of autistic children and children with speech, language, and communication differences

Join the Haringey Language and Autism Support Team for this in-person session. This session is designed for parents and carers of Year 6 children with autism or speech, language, and communication differences. It aims to help you prepare for the transition to secondary school in September 2025 and provides an opportunity to discuss and share strategies.

Date: Monday, 23 June 2025

Time: 9:45 to 12pm

Location: Park View School, West Green Rd, N15 3QR

Parenting an Autistic Child

Join the Haringey Language and Autism Support Team's free workshop to support parents/carers of Autistic children and young people in Haringey schools and colleges:  

  • Gain valuable insights from families and practitioners
  • Space to share your own experiences and insight with others
  • Engage in meaningful discussions and learn about effective strategies
  • Connect with a supportive community and find guidance for your unique journey

Date: Monday, 16 June 2025

Time: 10am to 12pm

Creative tech and wellbeing weekend workshops at the Autism Hub

Join Atypify every weekend for inclusive, creative tech and wellbeing sessions designed specifically for young people who are:

  • autistic and neurodivergent 
  • women and non-binary 

Recommended age: 14 to 25.

Our workshops offer a relaxed, sensory-considerate space to explore:

Inclusive exercise classes

Inclusive exercise classes with Fit For All. For young people with neurodiversity, aged 16-25. Sessions will improve physical fitness, boost confidence and more.

Price

Free Event

Contact

Email fitforall.uk@hotmail.com to book your free place. Visit the Fit For All website.

Date

6 March 2025

Preparing for reception: support for parents/carers of children with SEND

Starting reception can be anxiety-inducing for autistic children and those with speech, language and communication needs. This session equips parents with tools to ensure a smooth, positive school transition.

Join the Haringey SEND for:

  • insights into the transition process to reception
  • strategies to support a smooth and positive start to school life
  • tips on how to work effectively in partnership with school staff

Location: Chestnuts Community Centre,​ 280 St Ann's Road​, N15 5BN.

Understanding Autism: online seminars for parents/carers of children 5 and under (July 2025)

These seminars are for parents and carers of children aged 5 and under with a recent Autism diagnosis. The seminar will help families:

  • develop an understanding of autism
  • share and hear experiences about getting a diagnosis
  • learn how autism can affect families
  • explore practical ideas for communication strategies
  • find out about available support and how to access it

Please complete the online form to register for these events

Price

Free event

Understanding Autism: in-person seminar for parents/carers of children 5 and under

This in-person seminar is for parents and carers of children aged 5 and under with a recent Autism diagnosis. The seminar will help families:

  • develop an understanding of autism
  • share and hear experiences about getting a diagnosis
  • learn how autism can affect families
  • explore practical ideas for communication strategies
  • find out about available support and how to access it

Please complete the online form to register for this event

Price

Free event

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