Lovely mum and public health nurse shares her family's story so far. We talk about parenting, communication, connection, support, and so much more.

Films:

Inside Our Autistic Minds: A BBC documentary that shares the stories of four autistic people and their families. - Chris Packham

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bbnh47/inside-our-autistic-minds

Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00122vl/paddy-and-christine-mcguinness-our-family-and-autism#:~:text=Paddy%20and%20Christine%20McGuinness:%20Our%20Family%20and%20Autism%20%2D%20BBC%20iPlayer

Resources:

Support to discusshttps://www.autismbedfordshire.net/support-for-children/workshopsearly concerns SEN https://bit.ly/earlyconcernsThe Local OfferIf you have a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), then think of the Local Offer as all of the services and support available to them and you as a parent or carer.Our Local Offer Directory contains information about education, health and care services, voluntary agencies, leisure activities and support groups. https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/centralbedfordshire/directory/home.pageNeurodiversity Support Packhttps://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/beds-luton-community-paediatrics/neurodiversity-support-pack-(nsp)Outside In         Offer advice and support groups for parents of children with ADHD / Autism. Children do not require a ‘diagnosis’.01462 813282www.outsidein-solutions.org.ukinfo@outsidein-solutions.org SENDIASS Central Bedfordshire SEND Parent, Children and Young Person Partnership Service       They offer free confidential, impartial and independent information, advice and support to parents & carers.Telephone: 0300 300 8088 - 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to FridayEmail: cbcsendpypps@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk