Workshops
Providing support and information to autistic young people, autistic adults and their families
We offer a range of workshops aimed at individuals waiting for a diagnosis or who have already received a diagnosis.
We also provide workshops for autistic young people, adults, and their families. Some of the topics of the workshops include, understanding autism, accessing support, managing behaviours that challenge, sensory difficulties and managing anxiety. Please see below our current workshops:
Autism & Masking
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service
Date
Time
Venue
20th March 2025
10.00am - 12.00pm
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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Presented by : Doncaster Autism Service Team & ASCETS Team
In this workshops parents/carers will learn:
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Details coming soon!
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When booking please can you let us know how many places you would like, your name, a contact telephone number and postcode.
Well-Being Session - for autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service
Date
Time
Venue
27th March 2025
10.00am - 12.00pm
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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Presented by : Doncaster Autism Service Team
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication. This session will focus on ‘The Autistic Brain’ and will include:
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A quiz
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Information sharing
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The creation of a piece of art
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A walk
This session will be followed by a walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
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* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
When booking please can you let us know how many places you would like, your name, a contact telephone number and postcode.
Strategies to Manage Anxiety
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service
Date
Time
Venue
17th April 2025
10.00am - 12.00pm
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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Presented by : Doncaster Autism Service Team & ASCETS Team
In this workshops parents/carers will learn:
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What anxiety is and what it looks like for their child
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Different strategies to support and mange anxiety
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To consider situations which cause anxiety and how these can be managed
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When booking please can you let us know how many places you would like, your name, a contact telephone number and postcode.
Well-Being Session - for autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service
Date
Time
Venue
24th April 2025
10.00am - 12.00pm
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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Presented by : Doncaster Autism Service Team
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication. This session will focus on masking. We will be exploring what is masking, why people mask, the importance of removing this mask, and ways to navigate/support this. This session will include:
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A quiz
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Information sharing​
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A walk
This session will be followed by a walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
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* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
When booking please can you let us know how many places you would like, your name, a contact telephone number and postcode.
Beginning Your Childs Autism Journey Sessions: 1 to 6
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service
Date
Time
Venue
25th April 2025
10.00am - 11.00am
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For parent carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this series of workshops
Presented by Kathryn Taylor – ASCETS Teacher/Lead practitioner for ASD pre/post diagnostic support for Doncaster LEA
We are excited to bring you a programme of weekly 1 hour sessions for parents who are starting to consider an autism diagnosis or who have been referred to the GDA Pathway. The areas we will be covering each week are:
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25th April 2025 - Part 1 - An introduction to getting a diagnosis & Part 2 - Interests and focus (10am - 12pm)
2nd May 2025 - Part 3 - Social interaction and social communication
9th May 2025 - Part 4 - Sensory
16th May 2025 - Part 5 - Stimming, routine and structure
23rd May 2025 - Part 6 - Emotions and energy levels
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IMPORTANT - Please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking
When booking please can you let us know how many places you would like, your name, a contact telephone number and postcode.