Parents Plus Special Needs Programme is a practical, solution-focused programme which 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 (ASD) or a physical disability.

This programme will help parents to learn how to:                      – personally cope and manage stress                                          – deal with the challenges of adolescence                                    – support the needs of your other children                                 – manage challenging behaviour

It will also help parents to  support their child to:                    – learn social skills and build friendships                                      – deal with puberty and sexuality                                                – gain confidence and self esteem                                              – be more independent