Online SHEP Facilitated Parents’ of Children
with Autism Support Group
Autumn 2021
Following a request from some
parents in 2018 a Parents’ Support Group has developed through a number of
different facilitated activities with SHEP. This group is open to any parent or
guardian of a child with a diagnosis of Autism or presenting with the signs of
Autism, but as yet without a completed assessment.
Because of the Covid-19 restrictions,
the support sessions continue to be offered through online zoom sessions.
As
the current public health situation continues, SHEP continues to adapt all of
its programmes for this coming Autumn. While the Project’s heart remains
primarily with offering face-to-face experiences for participants in groups,
those options alone may not yet be feasible without disruption. For some
people, participating in an ‘in-person’ course, may not be possible due to
health vulnerabilities for themselves or others. We have adapted the programme
to respond to what we consider will be feasible for people and the support sessions for this particular group are being offered
online through Zoom in the autumn.
This initiative is not
intended to replace existing services which are over-stretched but to
complement them. The aim is to create a
supportive and nurturing environment for parents and guardians where they can
share their experiences and enhance their wellbeing.
This group aims to provide a
safe place for parents to come and talk about their worries, strengthen their
emotional wellbeing and share information.
Who is welcome to sign up?
Any parent or guardian of a
child with a diagnosis of Autism or presenting with the signs of Autism, but
without a completed assessment is welcome.
When will the group meet?
The group will meet online every
Friday morning from 10.00 am to 11.30 a.m. Participants are asked to commit to
10 weeks.
Proposed dates:
The course will begin on
Friday 24th September at 10am
Venue: Via zoom sessions online. The course facilitators
are available to speak with people prior to the course starting to introduce themselves
and to respond to any concerns about online sessions. All possible assistance
will be given to support people to participate online.
What will happen at each
meeting?
The group will be facilitated
by two professionally trained facilitators with extensive experience in
creating a supportive environment. The sessions will be directed by what the
participants feel would best support them. Each person will have an opportunity to share
as little or as much as they want.
Cost
€40 for 10 weeks which will
be payable when you receive confirmation that the group is going ahead.
Maximum number of
participants: 12
Facilitators: Rose Crowley and Karen Corcoran who are experienced
SHEP facilitators.
How do I join?
Complete the short application
form attached and return it to:
The Programme Administrator preferably online to info@socialandhealth.com
Alternatively
you can post to:
The
Programme Administrator,
The Social & Health
Education Project,
The Old Primary School,
Ardfoyle Avenue, Ballintemple, Cork. T12 XDH2.
Closing
date for application: Friday 17th
September 2021
For more information please contact info@socialandhealth.com or phone
021 4666180 and you will be directed to one of the group facilitators
The Social and Health Education Project
Online Parents’ of Children with Autism Facilitated Support Group – Autumn 2021
APPLICATION FORM
Applicant’s Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone: Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:_________________ E-mail Address: _________________________
I wish to apply for the Parents’ of Children with Autism Facilitated Support Group sessions, which
will start on Friday 24 th September at 10.00 and will meet for 10 weekly sessions via zoom online.
My child (children) has already been assessed □
OR
My child (children) is waiting for an assessment □
Cost
€40 for 10 weeks which will be payable when you receive confirmation that the group is going
ahead. You will be advised of the methods of payment at that point.
