ADHD Training with Educational Psychology

What you can expect when going through the Autism and/or ADHD Assessment Pathway

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What you can expect when going through the Autism and/or ADHD Assessment Pathway

Pre Assessment Autism and ADHD Pathway

Receiving support at the earliest stage without the need for a diagnosis. Making a smooth transition to assessment for those who require it.

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Assessment

Equality of access and service quality across the county ensuring NICE compliant assessments for those who require it.

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Post Assessment Autism and ADHD Pathway

Appropriate support for those who receive a diagnosis, and signposting for those who don't.

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What is it?

This free three-hour training session will look at , what it is as well as what it isn’t, explore differences (neurodiversity), and offer practical strategies and guidance to support children and young people with .

Who is it for?

The training is for s, teaching staff, parents and carers (of children and young people either with a diagnosis of or accepted on to the pathway for an assessment), Parent and Family Support Advisors (PFSAs), Family Intervention Service (FIS) Workers, School Nurses, other professionals working with you to support children and young people with ADHD.

The training will be delivered by Educational Psychologists and Assistant Educational Psychologists.

When is it taking place?

Wednesday 8 November 2023, 1pm to 4pm
Monday 22 January 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 13 March 2024, 1pm to 4pm
Monday 22 April 2024, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 19 June 2024, 1pm to 4pm

How do I book?

Training sessions will be run virtually, through Microsoft Teams.

We are asking s and/or Head Teachers to help compile lists of attendees by talking with the following members of their school community:

Teaching staff who would like to attend, particularly those who are working with children with a diagnosis of and/or have an interest in finding out more.
Parents and carers of children with a diagnosis of or with a child accepted onto the pathway for assessment.
Parent and Family Support Advisors (PFSA)
Family Intervention Service (FIS) Workers
School nurses
Other professionals working with your setting to support children and young people with .

A complete a list of attendees (using word document provided below), including the date of the training you wish to attend, should be emailed to: AutismADHDPreassessmentPathway@somerset.gov.uk

Attendee Information for ADHD Training Session

For SENCOs to record ADHD Training attendees for their setting.

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I am a parent and/or carer - what do I need to do?

Parent carers interested in attending should speak to their school first to make sure they are able to attend the training and for support with registration.

I have a question about the training - who do I speak to?

If you have a question about the training, please email: AutismADHDPreassessmentPathway@somerset.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: March 20, 2024 by Jenny

Next review due: September 20, 2024

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