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Tuesday, 22 April 2025

ONLINE: FREE Parenting Course for Naval Families with children age 3-11 years with Autism, starting Monday 12th May 2025

Southampton Family Trust are running a parenting course designed specifically for Navy families with children (aged 3–11 years) with Autism. The course is funded by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, and is free for parents. The course is online via Zoom. 


An overview of the course is below with further details available from the Southampton Family Trust website under Royal Navy Families

To book your place email info@sftrust.org.uk

Parenting children with Autism – Course starts on Monday 12th May 2025 (Mondays excluding school holidays)

Eight weekly online sessions 7:00 to 9:00PM, covering: 
  • Understanding more about ASD 
  • Working with your child’s unique personality and abilities
  • Helping your child with issues of communication and social interaction
  • Meeting the emotional needs of your child
  • Handling special interests and repetitive behaviour
  • Dealing with oppositional behaviour using practical strategies
  • Tips for home, school and the wider family