The Parent's Portal by Autism Early Support - Live events
Are you looking forward to Christmas or are you a bit nervous? As the Christmas holiday season fast approaches, we can support you with the challenges that the celebrations and expectations of this time of year may bring.
Just type 'Christmas' into the search bar at the top of your Parent's Portal Dashboard, and you'll find lots of resources to read and watch, as well as a couple of relevant live events coming up in December.
Youth Clubs for Neurodivergent Young People – Learn More and Have Your Say – with Janette from Brighter Futures Together
Monday 1 December 2025 from 7pm to 8pm
Brighter Futures Together runs small, interest-based Saturday Space clubs in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, for neurodivergent young people aged 10–16 (no diagnosis needed). These groups give young people time and space to explore their interests, build confidence and feel part of a community.
In this session, Janette will share more about who they are, the lived experience and youth work values that guide their approach, and how the Saturday Space clubs work in practice. She'll also share what's coming up in January, including LEGO® Robotics, Art Club, the new Minecraft group and a possible Dungeons & Dragons group. She’d really value your thoughts on other youth spaces and positive activities that could make a difference locally for neurodivergent young people. There’ll be plenty of time for questions and conversation.
Supporting sensory differences during celebrations
Tuesday 2 December 2025 from 12 midday to 1:30pm
From birthdays to Christmas, Eid to weddings—celebrations can be joyful but overwhelming for children with sensory differences.
This webinar will help you identify potential challenges and offer practical adjustments and sensory supports to make festive times more inclusive and enjoyable.
Guest Speaker Webinar with Laura Hellfeld: Rethinking Hygiene: Inclusive Strategies for Neurodivergent Wellbeing
Thursday 4 December 2025 from 12 midday to 1:30pm
Join Laura Hellfeld of Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting for an insightful webinar designed for parents, carers, and individuals interested in exploring their own self-care. Together, we’ll approach hygiene from a neuro-affirming perspective, diving into sensory needs, autonomy, communication, identity-expression and healthcare aspects that influence hygiene routines.
Laura is a neurodivergent health educator, independent Nurse & Sleep Consultant, and Associate Editor of Autistic Revolution magazine, specialising in supporting neurodivergent and disabled community members. They are particularly keen to support others in the areas of self-care, like food and eating, toileting, sleep and hygiene. The main presentation will be recorded with unrecorded questions and answers at the end of the session.
Drop in: Festivals and Christmas
Tuesday 9 December 2025 from 9:30am to 10:30am
Join our friendly online drop-in session on festivals, where we’ll talk about the joys and challenges of festivals and Christmas.
It’s a safe space to share ideas, tips, and experiences to help make celebrations feel meaningful and positive for your family.