It has been a busy Autumn for the Shropshire Autism West Midlands team with several coffee and chat sessions, advice appointments and new professionals training, to name but a few. We apologise for our website being down during parts of October and hope that this hasn’t caused too much inconvenience for any of you. As always, our Shropshire email address is always monitored so please get in touch if you have any problems with bookings. Any coffee and chat sessions can be attended without booking.
Keep an eye on the Autism West Midlands and the Shropshire SEND Local Offer facebook pages to be first to hear about our events. We are planning some further events in December but the details have not been confirmed yet so watch this space!
We are continuing to provide online advice appointments, book your slot online using the link below. No diagnosis is needed to access this service to Shropshire residents. Face-to-face appointments can be arranged (usually at Sunflower House but other venues may be possible) if you would prefer this, email the team and they will let you know availability. Please see below for details of our online support groups
We have lots of training coming up both in person and online. The webinars are a great option as you can watch live or use the recording which is available afterwards for a short time. We also have some new training sessions for professionals, you can book online.
Face To Face Training/Coffee and Chat
18 Nov – Coffee and chat Shifnal, 10.30-12, St Andrews Church
26 Nov – Autism and anxiety training, 10-11.30, Cleobury Mortimer Primary School
Training for Professionals
25 Nov – Autism and behaviour, online 1-2.30
All Ages Events
13 Nov – Autism awareness, 9.30-12, Bridgnorth Library - No booking required
Online Training
Rising to The Challenge – 12 Nov – 17 Nov Webinar (6 sessions)
You can find all of these on the events page. If the above link is not working please email the team for a direct link to book onto an event. If it is a coffee and chat no booking is necessary.
WEEKLY Teams Advice slots
For those who would like some online advice we are offering this virtually via video appointments. Teams also works well on mobile phones. To book a 45 min advice appointment with a specialist autism advisor please book via our shop. If the dates/timings of our online advice appointments are not convenient for you, please contact us to make alternative arrangements – scroll down for details.
Important – We email your teams link to you the week before your slot, make sure you check your inbox including spam/junk to get your link.
Virtual Support Group for parents
Wednesday Mornings 10am - 11am & Wednesday Evenings 7.30pm – 8.30pm
First and third weds of each month
Our online support groups meet twice a month via Teams. This is an opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and offer support. We recommend that you have attended an online advice appointment with a member of the team before joining group sessions (link above).
If you would like to join either of the support groups, please email the team here shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Advice and support
We also offer advice and support over the phone and via email. Parents/carers and professionals can contact the team directly to arrange an appointment including face-to-face if preferable.
Shropshire office 01952 454156
Mon - Fri Kerry McLafferty 07900784186
Mon, Tue, Wed Dawn Lewis 07706309382
Mon, Tue, Thu Nicola King 07706337511
Email shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Please remember - No formal diagnosis is needed to access the AWM Shropshire service and there is no formal referral route – parents/carers can self-refer by booking an advice appointment or contacting us directly on our Shropshire email address. You can also use our helpline.
