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Being a parent of an autistic child (EPEC course)


All families are different, and all autistic children are different. Our free course supports you and your autistic child.

This ten week course will give you the chance to step back and understand how autism affects your child.

The course will give you the chance to:

  • meet other parents
  • get practical support
  • take time out for yourself

You will get hints and tips to help you cope as a parent, including:

  • the effects of autism
  • parenting and family life
  • communicating with your child
  • encouraging flexibility
  • social skills and communication
  • positive parenting, managing behaviour and coping with meltdowns

Our next courses are:

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Start dateTimeLocation
Thursday 8 May 202510.00am to 12.30pmHorden Family Hub
Thursday 8 May 202510.00am to 12.30pmChester-le-Street Family Hub
Tuesday 6 May 20259.30am to 12.00noonBurnside Primary School, Stanley
Friday 9 May 20259.30am to 12.00noonLouisa Centre, Stanley

Book a place

Contact Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) for more information or to book a place. Your child does not need to have a diagnosis for you to attend.



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