Cygnet Programme (Specialist Programme)

Post-diagnostic webinar series (Specialist programme)

WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME?

The post-diagnostic webinar series is for parents of children or young people who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (aged 5-18). The webinar series provides parents and carers with information and extra strategies to more effectively respond to the support needs of children with a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD.  

The webinar series takes place online. The series consists of 5-6 sessions and these run weekly. Each webinar lasts 2 hours. Parents and carers should commit to attending all sessions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This programme is for all parents whose child has an Islington GP and is aged 5-18 years. The child requires a formal diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD - given by a professional. This programme is for parents who have not already accessed a post-diagnostic course.

TOPICS COVERED

• What autism is
• What ADHD is
• Communication
• Sensory differences
• Understanding behaviour
• Parenting and neurodiversity

WHERE & WHEN ARE THE GROUPS DELIVERED?

• The programme is delivered each term online. Once a referral is received parents will be emailed directly encouraging them to sign up to the course via an Eventbrite link.
• Please Note: parents may encounter a waiting list depending on the gender / ages of their child.

HOW DO I GET ONTO THIS GROUP?

• Islington CAMHS manage the waiting list for the post-diagnostic webinar series. Parents can self-refer by contacting the CAMHS team. Professionals can contact CAMHS for more information and request a referral form.
• Most referrals are internal (i.e., part of the CAMHS diagnostic pathway) and the post-diagnostic webinar series is an automatic offer following diagnosis of a child who is 5-18 yrs.

WHO DO I CONTACT?

• For information about the post-diagnostic webinar series contact: Lauren Longhurst  (Programme Lead)
• Islington CAMHS     020 3316 1824  l.longhurst@nhs.net
• For a referral form/ to send a referral please contact : whh-tr.camhsgroups@nhs.net

other details: Parents/ carers of children who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD, aged 5-18 years old.