For Parents and Carers
BACPAC
The Barnet Autism Course for Parents and Carers (BACPAC)
This free, six-week course is delivered online, six times per year. The course cover key topics, but bespoke information is also provided based on the needs of each group. The training content was created in collaboration with Autistic autism specialists.
Sessions cover subjects including:
- Sensory experiences
- Communication, interaction, and relationships
- Understanding emotional regulation, wellbeing and reducing anxiety
- Thinking and processing.
- Strengths, and Autistic Joy.
How do I access BACPAC?
In order to access this programme you must:
- Be a resident of Barnet
- Have a child with a diagnosis of Autism
- Be a parent of a child aged 6-19 years old
To enquire about the course, or be added to the mailing list please contact [email protected]
Details of the latest/current BACPAC course can be found here: Latest BACPAC flyer or sign up here
Barnet Training Offer
Each year we produce a training menu for primary schools. Click here to download the current offer.
All things Autism
All Things Autism Q&A: a regular session for parents/carers.
The sessions will include information on:
- How to support your child at home
- Working with your school
- Autism support offer
- Pre-diagnostic support
- Autism Hub
- Autism in Schools project
To find upcoming sessions go to our Local Offer Events page and enter the search term All Things Autism
Autistic Speakers
Bels Autism Advisory Team hosts nine talks per year, created and delivered by Autistic speakers.
The next talks will be advertised from March 2024
To be added to the mailing list please contact [email protected]
For Professionals
Autistic Speakers
Bels Autism Advisory Team hosts nine talks per year, created and delivered by Autistic speakers.
The next talks will be advertised from March 2024
To be added to the mailing list please contact [email protected]
For Young People (YPs)
Autistic Peer Mentoring
Are you Autistic (diagnosed or self-identified)?
Are you between the age of 14 and 19 and live in Barnet?
Would you like to take part in a 9 session mentoring programme with an Autistic mentor?
The sessions are held online weekly during term time. The aim of the sessions is:
- To connect and talk to Autistic adults who model authentic Autistic behaviour, promote reasonable boundaries, self-care and being kind to yourself.
- To gently educate a young person on Autistic experience at their own pace.
- To be part of a small online Autistic community: The first 30 minutes of each session is a social group where we have structured social time with other young Autistic people and Autistic mentors. Then you will discuss Autistic Experience with your Autistic mentors.
There is limited availability & unfortunately we can’t guarantee a space. If you are interested then please contact: [email protected] with the subject line "Autistic Peer Mentoring Project"
This course is held in conjunction with Aucademy
Science and Nature Group
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