The Parent Plus special needs group is for parents of children aged from 11 to 25 years.
It is suitable for parents who have a child with an intellectual disability.
Parents of children with additional needs or a disability can face significant challenges, especially during the adolescent years.
This eight-week programme is practical, solution-focused and draws on parents' strengths.
It is suitable for parents who are raising an older child or adolescent with a mild, moderate or severe intellectual disability, and who may also have an additional diagnosis, such as autism spectrum disorder or a physical disability.
As a parent or carer, learn how to:
- personally cope and manage stress
- deal with the challenges of adolescence
- support the needs of your other children
- manage challenging behaviour
You'll learn how to support your child to:
- learn social skills and build friendships
- deal with puberty and sexuality
- gain confidence and self-esteem
- be more independent
How to access
You can self-refer yourself to this group by emailing our family wellbeing parenting team at parenting.groups@n-somerset.gov.uk.