Social communication and autism parent/carer support groups and courses
Family Hub Derby
What is Autism | Support sessions
For families of children and young people from 0-19 who are Autistic or have social communication needs or are waiting for a referral from the Paediatrician, to gain information to help and support your understanding of Autism. Book a place for yourself and a supportive family member or friend (two places per family). Please note this session is for adults only, there is no provision for children.
What is Autism? - Support sessions
Monday 31 March 9:30-11:30 – Rosehill Family Hub
What is ADHD? Support sessions
Find out more about the ADHD and how you can support your child or young person.
Thursday 3 April 6-8pm – Sinfin Family Hub
Understanding Social Communication
Understand your child’s perspective of social interactions and how you can support them.
Wednesday 2 April 1-3pm – Derwent Family Hub (Limited free creche places available)
Early Support Group | Referral only
2-4 year olds programme
Support for families with children who have or might have social communication difficulties or autism. Our practitioners will provide strategies to support your child’s communication and behaviour and information to support your everyday challenges. Three sessions in the hub and three supportive telephone contacts.
5-11 year olds programme
Support for parents or carers with children of primary school age who have identified social communication difficulties, are awaiting assessment through SPOA, or have a diagnosis of ASC/ADHD. Please contact a Family Hub for further details of sessions in Family Hubs or delivered virtually.
Under 5 years support sessions
Come along to our informal drop ins, meet our practitioners for individual support or just come along for a safe space for your child to play and meet other parents. No need to book.
Wednesday 26 March 9:30-11:30am Osmaston/ Allenton Family Hub
Family Hub Contact information
Becket Family Hub
35 Stockbrook Street,
Derby, DE22 3WR
01332 640250
BecketFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Osmaston/Allenton Family Hub
60 Cockayne Street North
Allenton, Derby, DE24 8XB
01332 956850
OsmastonAllentonFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Rosehill Family Hub
17-19 Lower Dale Road
Derby, DE23 6WY
01332 641315
RosehillFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Mackworth Morley Family Hub
Reigate Drive, Mackworth,
Derby, DE22 4EQ
01332 208175
MackworthMorleyFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Derwent Family Hub
Monmouth Street
Derby, DE21 6BD
01332 641010
DerwentFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Rosehill Family Hub
17-19 Lower Dale Road
Derby, DE23 6WY
01332 641315
RosehillFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Sinfin Family Hub
345 Sinfin Lane, Sinfin Moor
Derby, DE24 9SF
01332 956967
SinfinFamilyHub@derby.gov.uk
Family hubs provide Online Solihull Parenting
Online courses cover from conception up to 19+ years which include:
• Understanding your child
• Understanding your child with additional needs
• Understanding your child’s feelings
• Understanding your child’s mental health and wellbeing
• Understanding your teenager’s brain
• Moving up to secondary school for children with additional needs
The same content as a face to face parenting group. Available in 108 languages, with voiceovers in English and Urdu please use access code MARKEATON to access your families code. https://inourplace.co.uk/derby/
Neuro Developmental Community Hub serving Derby City parents and carers working from the St James Centre (Malcolm Street, Derby, DE23 8LU).
The Derby City Hub is run by Citizens Advice Mid Mercia who provide advice and guidance to parents and carers. Experienced staff who have both personal and professional expertise can support families to develop strategies to help manage their situation prior to referral for assessment, following referral or post diagnosis.
Parents and carers can simply contact the hub themselves to make an appointment or drop-in. ND covers a wide range of hidden neurological conditions including Autism, ADHD and Foetal alcohol syndrome.
Hub Opening Hours (Calls, booked appointments and drop-ins):
Monday – Thursday 10am – 1:30pm
Friday 10am – 1pm
Call on either 07561 856320 or 01332 604080 (try mobile first) or email neurohub@stjamescentre.org
Online forums and social media groups
These Facebook groups share information about events, news, groups and upcoming courses in the Derby area:
• Advocates for ADHD and ASD Derby, non-profit organisation
• Autism Derby Julie Fearn
• Derby city local offer, public service
• Derby SEND information advice and support service, public service
• Derbyshire autism support group, non-profit organisation
• Fun-abil8y service, non-profit organisation
• National autistic society Derby and district branch, non- profit organisation
• Parent carers together, community organisation
• Special needs circle east midlands, non-profit organisation
• Sunshine support, non-profit organisation
• Tegan’s butterflies in paradise, community
• Umbrella Derby and Derbyshire
• Intensive interaction for parents.
Information and help online
• NEW NAS New Diagnosis Hub
• NAS Advice and Guidance
• NAS education advice line
• Autism Education Trust - Exclusions
• Contact helpline
• Thinking autism
• Autism Central
Courses online
Autism introduction - FREE
A series of short videos created by the department of clinical psychology at the Royal Derby hospital including, understanding autism, living with a child with ASD, understanding and supporting emotional regulation and sensory processing integration.
• Understanding Autism National Autistic Society.
• Understanding behaviour through the autistic lens available on demand.
• Autism and behaviour
• The ability bridge - a range of on demand training
• Using visuals to support autistic children
• Social stories workshop
• Supporting autistic learners in the secondary school classroom
• Autism and anxiety includes strategies and resources.
• The girl with the curly hair - podcasts, animations and online courses covering various topics
• Intensive interaction
• Exploring gender diversity in autistic young people
Sensory processing training
• Autism and sensory experience
• Understanding sensory input Level 1 - FREE, Level 2 and 3 modulation, arousal, autism and sensory strategies with resources £50.
• What is Sensory Integration
If any of the information is incorrect or you would like to include information about a course or support group for parents of children with social communication needs or autism please contact stepsadmin@derby.gov.uk
