October & November Workshops, by GEMS
October to November Workshops | www.gems4health.com
To remind you of all the great workshops they have coming up.
You can find and book on to any of our workshops via our website:
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A summary of the GEMS (Autism & ADHD Support Service East Berkshire) workshop schedule:
September 2026
30 Sept (7:30pm to 9:30pm) – PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Understanding PDA, anxiety-driven demand avoidance, and practical support strategies.
October 2026
6 Oct (7:00pm to 9:00pm) – Sleep: Autism & ADHD
Sleep needs, sleep difficulties, and strategies to help children settle and stay asleep.
14 Oct (7:00pm to 9:00pm) – AuDHD
Understanding the experiences, strengths, and challenges of autistic children with ADHD.
21 Oct (7:00pm to 9:00pm) – Understanding Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation, the window of tolerance, and practical coping strategies.
November 2026
3 Nov (7:00pm to 8:30pm) – Sensory Processing
Understanding sensory needs, overload, sensory-seeking behaviour, and support strategies.
ADHD Course (3-week series)
12, 19 & 26 Nov (7:00pm to 9:00pm)
Covers ADHD understanding, strengths, challenges, anxiety, and behaviour management.
Booking
All workshops are online and can be booked through the GEMS website: GEMS Workshops.
Recommended sessions for SEND parents
If your child has:
Anxiety → Managing Anxiety (17 Sept)
School avoidance → Barriers to School (22 Sept)
PDA profile → PDA (30 Sept)
Sleep difficulties → Sleep: Autism & ADHD (6 Oct)
Autism + ADHD traits → AuDHD (14 Oct)
Emotional outbursts or dysregulation → Understanding Emotional Regulation (21 Oct)
Sensory challenges → Sensory Processing (3 Nov)
ADHD diagnosis or assessment pathway → ADHD Course (12, 19 & 26 Nov)