Realize Virtual Disability Drop-ins and Workshops 2021
This year with the current pandemic we have decided to hold virtual information drop-ins to keep everyone safe, these will be pre-recorded and therefore available to you to access when it best suits you. The dates given below are for the launch date of each session.
Some of the sessions will be family workshops focusing on a specific topic. The workshops include: Supporting your children to understand Corona Virus and stay, healthy, happy and active, Communication, Sleep, Positive Behaviour and Anxiety.
2021 Virtual Workshops and Drop-ins
Coronavirus - Supporting your child to understand and stay healthy, happy and active
26th February 2021
Helping children understand coronavirus
Keeping children safe
Supporting your child to stay healthy, active and learn during the pandemic
Easter Family Drop-in
3rd April 2021
We will host a range of fun games and activities for families
Mental Health and Well-being
26th April 2021
What is mental health?
Strategies and tools for maintaining good mental health and well-being
What is anxiety?
Why do we feel anxious?
Tips and tricks for coping with anxiety
Further support and resources
Communication Skills
26th June 2021
Communication needs- Understanding the needs of their child/ child/ young person they support in terms of their understanding and communication with others
Promoting positive and confident communication
Communication tools and strategies
Further support and resources
Supporting Positive Behaviour
26th August 2021
Understanding challenging behaviour
Strategies and tools to support positive behaviour
Positive management of challenging behaviour
Further Support and resources
Learning through Play
26th October 2021
Types of play
How children learn
Supporting play
Exploring your child’s interests through play
Benefits of play
Practical ideas
Further support and resources
Christmas Drop-in
23rd December 2021
A range of fun and interactive stories, activities and games for families