Cygnet programme

Cygnet is a parenting support programme for parents and carers, including grandparents, uncles, aunts, shared carers of children and young people with an autistic spectrum condition.

The programme is designed to:

• increase parents understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
• help parents develop their knowledge on how a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world and what drives their behaviour
• guide parents through practical strategies they can use with children
• direct parents to relevant (local and national) ASC resources
• give parents the opportunity to meet with other parents who have had similar experiences and to gain support and learn from each other.

Cygnet programmes work towards behaviour management and covers a number of topics, including Autism and diagnosis, Communication, Sensory issues, understanding behaviour and managing behaviour.

Programme duration: 3-hour weekly sessions over 7 weeks.

For parents with children aged 5-18 years.

Course details