A free, informal meeting for parents and relatives of children and young people who are struggling with autism and school absence. There is room for the hard feelings as well as the small steps forward, and for sharing experiences that might make everyday life a little easier.
Topics may include when and how the school absence began, what has been tried to help the young person back to school, how the situation affects the family, which support and respite options exist, and how to look after yourself and find room for your own needs. The evening is not about finding one right answer or comparing who has it hardest, but about being understood and not feeling alone.
