Parent Resources- Managing different behaviours
Understanding your own trauma as an adult
Psychological trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event or series of events that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope. Trauma overwhelms the processes in our brain, which usually help us to make sense of experiences and can have a lasting impact on our lives.
Research shows that by making sense of traumatic events, people can process them and effectively manage triggers. This course is designed to support a better understanding of trauma, and it will guide your personal journey – everyone’s experience of trauma is different and finding the right way to process and manage your experience is personal.
Understanding your own trauma is for people who have experienced trauma at any point in their lives, perhaps through loss, bereavement, an accident, or illness. It is also for those who want to support friends or family through trauma. This course is not a replacement for therapy or counselling. You may find it difficult at times, and perhaps you would find it helpful to talk to someone, so we have included some signposts for further support, should you need it.
Understanding your relationships
Talking about emotions
Solihull courses are prepaid in our area:
A story about anger
Anxiety
self help workbook children.pdf
Videos to explain anxiety:
Anxiety
sen parent online workshop workbook.pdf
Physical Behaviours
Sensory differences
Some children underreact to sensory input and they may seek out more input. However, when children overreact to stimuli, they become overwhelmed and may avoid the input.
positive sensory profiling parent questionnaire 277293767 1 .pdf
Sensory circuits at home
Any child with neurodiversity may benefit from the use of a sensory circuit. Sensory circuits can be a useful way of providing some of the sensory feedback an individual might be seeking.
leeds star sensory circuit approach at home 267532534 1 .pdf
My child doesn't want to wear their shoes/ socks
Your child may be experiencing discomfort when wearing socks and shoes due to sensory over-responsivity.This is a common issue that comes up with parents. Here is some information as to why this may be an issue for your child.
Stress
Due to delays in fine motor skills, many autistic children find it difficult to tie shoelaces. Putting on their shoes often turns into a stressful situation that may trigger an angry outburst or meltdown.
Foot pain
In addition to sensory issues and stress, your child may also refuse to wear shoes due to foot pain. The pain can result from injury, a medical condition, or the use of an ankle-foot orthosis that limits foot movement.
Don’t worry we are not just listing the issues that autistic children have with wearing their shoes. Here are some ways you can help your child with their shoe wearing experience.
Know the right measurements
It is essential that your child’s shoes are the correct size. Ill-fitting or tight shoes are not only painful to wear, but they can damage your child’s feet and prevent optimal growth. If your child finds a particular pair of shoes too constricting, opt for wider models or loose-fitting sandals.
Choose sensory-friendly socks
Children who suffer from sensory processing disorder are often sensitive to the seams or fabric of their socks. You can try switching to special sensory-friendly socks that are more comfortable for sensitive feet.
Supporting your children with SEND
Free parenting course in our area:
This specialist course for parents, relatives or friends of children with additional needs is designed to support you to better understand their world and how the important relationship you share can enable them to thrive. Building on the principles of nurturing emotional wellbeing shaped by the Solihull Approach, the course will help you to read and manage behaviour, develop your communication and support their development.
It's also for you as a support for your emotional wellbeing. Parenting a child with additional needs can bring a range of big emotions, that at times may feel overwhelming. Recognising and processing these feelings is a really important part of the care you provide your child.
Understanding your child with additional needs is for all parents, grandparents and carers of children who may be neurodiverse, have a physical or learning disability or may be autistic. Some parents describe their child as differently abled or neuroatypical, neurodiverse or neurodivergent. The resources are tailored so that whatever their developmental age, you can use the ideas and techniques to help better understand your child, their emotions and how to help them process or manage them.
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