For Parents and Carers
Training for Parents/Carers of children 0 - 6 years old
MiniBACPAC Programme (0-6yrs)
We offer access to our multi-disciplinary parent/carer programme, which runs throughout the year. This was designed with input from parents and includes the following sessions:.
Sessions cover subjects including:
- Introduction to Autism (delivered by BELS)
- Structure, Routine, and Managing Change (delivered by BELS)
- Promoting Communication (delivered by Barnet NHS Speech Therapist)
- Understanding Education and Health Care Plans (delivered by SENDIASS)
- Understanding Sensory Processing (delivered by Barnet NHS Occupational Therapist)
- Eating and Drinking Difficulties (delivered by Barnet NHS Occupational Therapist)
- Sleep (delivered by BELS)
- Toileting (delivered by BELS and Barnet Parent)
How do I access the MiniBACPAC programme?
In order to access this programme you must:
- Be a resident of Barnet
- Have a child with a diagnosis of Autism
- Be a parent/carer of a child aged 0-6 years old
Download the latest BELS MiniBACPAC programme flyer by clicking this link
If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Training for Parents/Carers of children 7 - 19 years old
The Barnet Autism Course for Parents and Carers (BACPAC)
A 6-session online training course, over 6 weeks, covering topics including:
- An overview of what it means for your child to be Autistic
- Communication
- Sensory needs
- Understanding emotional regulation/’behaviour
This course also gives parents/carers an opportunity for learning and sharing information alongside other parents/carers. For further information, dates, and times, please contact [email protected]
click here to download the flyer with further information
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/carer of a child or young person aged 7-19 years old
To enquire about the course, or be added to the mailing list please contact [email protected]
All things Autism Q&A Session
All Things Autism Q&A: a regular session for parents/carers.
Run once a year, this is an opportunity to ask any questions around Autism and Young People.
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
Talks by Autistic Speakers
BELS Autism Advisory Team hosts nine talks per year, created and delivered by Autistic speakers
Free online talk, Tuesday 20th October: Guest speaker, Dr Pooky Knightsmith on Understanding and Supporting Children who Mask
Click here for the flyer and sign up details
To be added to the mailing list please contact [email protected]
For Professionals
Information and Resources
Autism Advisory Team resources to support the transition of all Year 6 Autistic young people to secondary school, both with and without EHCPs.
- Barnet Autism Advisory Team Advice for Transition to Secondary
- Barnet Autism Advisory Team Transition Plan
- New secondary school information book
- Primary one-page transition passport
- Primary Transition Book
Talks by Autistic Speakers
BELS Autism Advisory Team hosts nine talks per year, created and delivered by Autistic speakers.
Free online talk, Tuesday 20th October: Guest speaker, Dr Pooky Knightsmith on Understanding and Supporting Children who Mask
Click here for the flyer and sign up details
To be added to the mailing list please contact [email protected]
Barnet Training Offer
Each year we produce a training menu for primary schools. Click here to download the current offer.
Inset Day(s) Training
SEND & Inclusion are delighted to offer inset day trainings.
Click here for information about the sessions on Supporting Autistic Pupils: A Toolkit of Strategies
For Young People (YPs)
Embracing Autistic Identities: Ask an Autistic person
Autistic Discovery Journey (ADJ)
BELS and Aucademy are very pleased to offer a group of young people (aged 13-19 years old & living in Barnet) the opportunity to attend an eight-week Autistic Discovery Journey (ADJ) programme together online. Click here to see the flyer or contact [email protected]
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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