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Local Support Groups
Autism Pathway Navigator Support Sessions
The Autism Pathway Navigators are providing more support sessions throughout Autumn and Winter.
These sessions are for parents/ carers who are exploring an autism assessment for their child and would appreciate some support and advice.
The sessions are attended by:
- Autism Pathway Navigators
- A Speech and Language Therapist
- An Occupational Therapist
- A Health Visitor
Sessions are for parents/ carers who may be considering an autism assessment for their child, or whose child is at any stage of the assessment process. Children and their sibling are welcome.
Locations, dates and times of these sessions are listed below:
🏢 Whitehaven Family Hub, CA28 7LZ 📆 Friday 18 October, 1 - 3pm
🏢 Carlisle Library, CA3 8NX 📆 Thursday 7 November, 1 - 3pm
🏢 Workington Library, CA14 2ND 📆 Thursday 12 December, 1 - 3pm
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Autism and Mental Health Support - Young Minds parent blog
Young Minds are a national charity advocating for children and young people's mental health.
Young Minds have a blog section, which includes blog posts from young people and parents or family members surrounding mental health. They have recently shared a blog post from Mandy, who shared about her experiences her son's autism diagnosis, and seeking mental health support for him. Mandy found her son's mental health was in rapid decline following the Covid-19 Pandemic.
You can read Mandy's blog post below; Young Minds have included a number of supportive resources, as well as contact information for mental health charities and helplines who may be able to offer support. This includes the Young Minds parents helpline, which is open 9.30am-4pm, Monday-Friday. The number is 0808 802 5544.
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