Training offered for professionals.  Contact:  AutismTraining@hertfordshire.gov.uk for more information.

Flyers will be added to the attachments below.

When dates are published we will add them to the Professional's Calendar.

Introduction to Autism (available any time - just click on the link below*)

This online training will take about 30 minutes to complete. It aims to develop an understanding of:

• some basic principles of autism, challenging some myths and stereotypes
• the strengths and areas differences
• simple reasonable adjustments and strategies for practitioners to consider

* Autism elearning form (hertfordshire.gov.uk)

See flyer in attachments below for Level 2:  Early Years Autism and Level 3 Workshops.

Hertfordshire Children and Young People's Neurodiversity Service Directory

A list of services (and links) providing a combination of early intervention and more specialist neurodiversity support.   A copy of this can also be found below in the attachments.

The Neurodiversity Handbook

Hertfordshire County Council and the NHS are delighted to share with you the exciting and new Supporting your Neurodivergent Child handbook that has been developed for Hertfordshire parent/carers and professionals.  The Neurodiversity Handbook has useful resources, support and signposting on a whole range of things relating to Neurodiversity.  

The resource is accessible to all regardless of whether the young person has a diagnosis or not, and can be used at any point during a young person’s journey.

Hertfordshire Bee You

Understanding my Autism and ADHD (delivered by Autism Oxford) is a free virtual service designed to support children and young people aged 7-16 in Hertfordshire who may be autistic or ADHD as well as those with a confirmed diagnosis.

There are places available on the following 10 week courses:

Weekly sessions for children aged 11-16 on Thursdays 7pm-8pm running 6^th February – 10^th April

Weekly sessions for children aged 7-10 on Mondays 4pm-5pm running from 3^rd February – 7^th April.

See flyers in the attachments below.

The Toolbox is a free service where you can get online support if you have, or think you might have, Autism or ADHD.

For more information about the service:  https://thetoolbox.mindler.co.uk/

Woolgrove School is currently working in partnership with Greenside School to deliver outreach for Stevenage and surrounding villages (DSPL Area 2).

Woolgrove Outreach offer some training sessions that usually incur a small charge.  Flyers will be sent to schools via our weekly newsletter and added to the Professional's calendar.

https://autismoxford.com/hertsbeeyou/#1714739027738-0dde9144-1581

A new service, jointly commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council and the NHS, supporting children and young people. Offering tailored support for children and young people aged from 7-16 years on a range of weekly topics.

What is it?

This is a 10-part weekly virtual session for primary and secondary school aged young people who are either on the waiting list with the Neurodevelopmental Conditions or Neuropsychiatry teams, or for those young people who have not received an official diagnosis, but identify with the traits and behaviours of Autism and/or ADHD. The intention for these sessions is to provide young people with a fun and safe space to learn about themselves and develop the tools and strategies to see them through school and beyond.

It is recommended that for the best outcomes, all sessions are attended, however, you can just book onto the sessions you think are of most interest to you. These sessions will be live and interactive, however there will not be an expectation for the young person to interact unless they would like to, to ensure it is accessible to all.

A workbook will be provided to attendees to make notes and includes resources which they can use thereafter.

See flyers below in attachments.