Family Programmes
Your Pathway & New Pathways
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Supporting children to thrive
Your Pathway is an 8 session programme for neurodivergent children and young people. It is a fun and neuro-affirming opportunity to develop their self-understanding and identify the things which help them thrive.
The sessions are available on-demand so children can work through them at their own pace, accompanied by a trusted adult. There are plenty of activities and opportunities for discussion (resources are provided in an activity pack and downloadable booklet).
Your Pathway covers the following and more:
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Valuing neurodiversity
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Sensory processing
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Interoceptive awareness
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Communication and social navigation (including the double empathy problem)
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Thinking, doing and learning (including executive functioning and attention differences)
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Nervous system regulation
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Reasonable adjustments
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Energy management
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Self-advocacy
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Helpful tools and strategies
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Masking
Your Pathway
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is suitable for parents/carers to use with their child at home
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is suitable for schools/groups to use in a 1:1 or group setting
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is suitable for children aged around 7-15
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Understanding your child and helping them thrive
New Pathways consists of 15 sessions for parents/carers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of neurodivergence (particularly autism and ADHD) whilst offering an opportunity to explore your child’s strengths and needs and consider what helps them thrive. New Pathways is realistic in acknowledging the challenges which neurodivergent children and their families can face, whilst also suggesting positive ways through them and supporting you to parent and advocate for your child with confidence.
All sessions are available on-demand for convenient access.
New Pathways offers an opportunity to explore your child’s strengths and needs and consider what helps them thrive.
New Pathways covers the following and more:
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Valuing neurodiversity
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Sensory processing (including the vestibular, proprioceptive and interoceptive senses)
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Communication and social navigation
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Thinking, doing and learning (including executive functioning and attention differences)
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Nervous system regulation
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Meltdowns and shutdowns
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Reasonable adjustments
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Energy management
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Self-advocacy
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Helpful tools and strategies
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Masking
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Supporting co-regulation and self-regulation (including the role of interoception in regulation and alexithymia
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Parenting neurodivergent children
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Understanding and valuing PDA
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Parenting PDA children
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Low demand parenting
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Supporting neurodivergent children with school and education
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Supporting siblings
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Looking to adulthood
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The Family Programmes are currently being updated and unavailable for Purchase.
The Family Programmes are currently being updated and unavailable for Purchase.
Additional Resources
The Family Programmes are currently being updated and unavailable for Purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I have access to the sessions for?
Families are given lifetime access to the programme(s).
What is included in the Your Pathway activity pack?
Each activity pack includes fingerprint ink pad, sensory aids, colouring pens, mask to decorate,
beach ball, dice and counters, spinning top craft, paper chain strips.
Does my child need to have a diagnosis of autism/ADHD to access these programmes?
No. If you think they may be neurodivergent, you and they are very welcome to join us.
Do you offer subsidised places on your programmes?
Yes. If cost is prohibitive, please do contact us and we'll be happy to offer you a subsidised place.
Can organisations purchase these programmes for families?
Yes. If you wish to share the programme(s) with multiple families, please contact us to discuss your requirements
and we will be happy to offer a bespoke package.
Pathways Family Programmes
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Combine professional and lived experience
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Are practical and informative
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Are neuro-affirming and reflective of current research and understanding
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Are accessible for those who struggle to attend in-person or live on-line training
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Include life-time access, enabling families to return to sessions as needed
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Are good value
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Are immediately available (no waiting lists)
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Are recommended by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, teachers and other professionals
Feedback from New Pathways:
"A great resource that I would definitely recommend"
"I would have found this course really useful when my son was first diagnosed"
"Extremely helpful for those who are just starting out exploring what it means to have someone with neurodiversity living with them"
"I like the support provided to parents"
"I found it really affirming that autism is not a disorder or deficit and is not bad news!"
"I particularly liked your neuro-affirming approach, and encouraging young people to embrace their true autistic selves"
"Really helpful to learn the affirming language to think about my child and use with others eg difference vs disorder and how to advocate for those differences"
“An invaluable addition to the resources we share with clients who receive a diagnosis”
"Validating for a lot of parents"
"It was really eye opening as we go on this journey with our children"
"One of the best training courses I have listened to”
"I really liked how well you have covered so many areas"
“I feel less isolated!”
Feedback from Your Pathway:
“A brilliant course"
"Well-paced, engaging and really informative"
"It gave my child permission to acknowledge feelings and behaviours"
"Very strength not deficit focused"
"A great, neuro-affirming resource!"
"A nice mixture of activities to break the sessions up"
“One of the things that came out of the EHCP discussion is how far (he) has come, he no longer has a need to develop a positive autistic identity, (Your Pathway) helped him massively, he is proud of his autistic brain and wouldn't want to be without it!”