Re-framing emotions and anxiety in children.

26/08/2026

Do you love, or work with an autistic person but need more help in supporting them?

We’re commissioned by the NHS to offer free, online coaching sessions through Autism Central.

These sessions are delivered by our trained and supervised peer guides with lived or family experience.

Our sessions offer a safe space to reflect on how to support your autistic loved one's wellbeing, family life and practical guidance, helping you feel heard, connected and navigate services.

Anyone living in England and supporting an autistic person of any age is eligible. Up to 10 sessions can be booked.

Find out more and get booked in: https://orlo.uk/VG9Bq

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

20/08/2026

This workshop helps parent carers make sense of how differences such as autism, ADHD, emotional regulation and sensory processing affect the way Teenagers think, feel, and experience the world.

13/08/2026

Neurodiversity: The Teenage Years. A new online workshop from this excellent organisation

🚨 NEW WORKSHOP LAUNCH! 🚨
Understanding Neurodiversity: The Teenage Years

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new workshop from Behaviour Support Hub for parents and carers across Wales.

The teenage years can bring huge changes.
Growing independence.
Changing friendships.
Increased expectations at school.
Big emotions.
New pressures and social expectations.

For neurodivergent teenagers, these changes can sometimes feel overwhelming — and for parents and carers, understanding what is happening and knowing how best to help can be challenging too.

Our new Understanding Neurodiversity: The Teenage Years workshop has been created to help you make sense of some of these changes and explore practical ways to support your teenager.

During this 2.5-hour online workshop, we'll explore:

🔹 Emotional regulation, anxiety and mental wellbeing
🔹 Executive functioning and growing independence
🔹 Friendships, relationships and social expectations
🔹 Masking, identity and self-esteem
🔹 School challenges, attendance and transitions
🔹 Communication, wellbeing and practical support strategies

We'll look at the teenage years from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, recognising that every young person is different.

📅 Wednesday 28th October 2026
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm
💻 Online
🎟️ FREE
👥 For parents and carers in Wales

Whether your teenager has a diagnosis, is waiting for assessment or you're beginning to explore whether they may be neurodivergent, you're welcome to join us.

This is the first time we're running this workshop, and we'd love you to be part of the launch.

👉 Find out more and book your place:
https://behavioursupporthub.org.uk/programme/understanding-neurodiversity-teenage-years/?target=parents

📢 Please share this post with a parent or carer who may find it helpful.

09/08/2026

Torfaen Talks Neuroclub was featured at our July REACH meeting. More exciting practical sessions for parents! See their update below:

Hi everyone,

Torfaen Talks CIC invites you to our upcoming online Neuro Club Series! We’ve teamed up with the renowned experts at Neuroteachers for a series of empowering, practical sessions dedicated to understanding, celebrating, and supporting our neurodivergent children.

🗓️ What We’ll Be Covering
Each session in this series dives deep into a specific, crucial theme:

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Understanding demand avoidance, shifting strategies, and building trust.

School Avoidance: Unpacking school-related distress and finding child-centred solutions.

Anxiety in Neurodivergent Children: Identifying subtle triggers and developing effective calming strategies.

Understanding "Challenging" Behaviours: Reframing distress behaviour as communication to better support your child's needs.

🎥 Can't make the live sessions? No problem!
Every event in the series will be fully recorded. All registered ticket holders will receive the recording sent directly to their inbox after each session—so you can watch (or re-watch) whenever it fits your schedule.

💡 What to Expect
Expert Advice: Gain jargon-free, professional insights into Autism, ADHD, PDA, and complex neurodivergent profiles.

Practical Tools: Walk away with actionable, real-world strategies you can implement at home or in school immediately.

A Safe & Flexible Space: Join a relaxed, inclusive environment live—or take in the content at your own pace via the recordings.

🌟 Why Attend?
"Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and with acceptance comes growth."

Navigating school distress, high anxiety, and complex behaviours can feel overwhelming. Whether you're a parent or carer, this series is designed to equip you with the tools to advocate for your child’s needs while celebrating their unique strengths.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot
Spaces for the live sessions are limited to keep discussions interactive. Secure your ticket today to ensure you get access to the live event and the post-session recordings!

👉 Find more information and register for all events here: www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk/updates/neuroteacher

Kind Regards,

Patrick Downes

Torfaen Talks CIC

www.torfaentalkscic.org.uk

Discover Torfaen Talks' online Neuro Club Series with Neuroteachers. Expert, practical advice on PDA, anxiety & school avoidance for neurodivergent kids. Register live or watch recordings!

09/08/2026

Free Live Webinar
Discover how parent voices are helping to transform support for children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Neurodivergence (ND) across Wales.
Bridging the Divide: Using Parent Voice and Experience for Better Practice

Tuesday 15 September 2026
12PM - 1PM

To join us, sign up for the webinar here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bridging-the-divide-using-parent-voice-and-experience-for-better-practice-tickets-1994007072832?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us to find out all about the Celebrating Difference – Bridging the Divide project.

This unique training has been built on lived experience of raising children with ALN and was developed by parents from Voices4Bettws in Newport with partners Save the Children Cymru.

With support from Children in Wales, the programme has been expanded across Wales through a sustainable train-the-trainer model. It has empowered parents as ‘Experts by Experience’ to share their knowledge, influence practice and drive positive change.

In this webinar, we will:
Share the journey of the project and how it has been rolled out across Wales.
Launch new ‘Celebrating Difference – Bridging the Divide’ resources.
Hear from parents about the real-life impact of taking part in this project
Highlight how co-production and strong partnerships between families and practitioners can create more inclusive support for children and families.

Join us to find out all about the Celebrating Difference – Bridging the Divide project.

23/07/2026

22/07/2026

Who Is LEGO Therapy For?
Is LEGO Therapy right for your child?
LEGO Therapy was originally developed to support autistic children, but it works well for any child who:
• Finds unstructured social situations overwhelming
• Wants friends but isn't sure how to join in
• Struggles with turn-taking, sharing, or working as part of a group
• Feels anxious in traditional group settings
• Has a strong interest in building, construction, or LEGO
It's not about "fixing" a child — it's about giving them a structured, predictable space where social connection can happen naturally, on their terms.
If any of this sounds like your child, get in touch and let's chat about whether our groups could be a good fit.
📞 07921 453 345
✉️ [email protected]