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We talk a lot about how all behaviour is communication but this is such a critical thing to remember. The key is to then establish what is being communicated in order to then provide them with the help they need. We need to understand the reasons WHY. Secure your place at our webinar with Dr Pooky Knightsmith here: https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m #behaviour #parenting #send #sunshinesupport #sen #fyp #challengingbehaviour #slcn #pookyknightsmith

Wreath making 2024 - it’s a wrap! It’s been beautiful spending time with you all, seeing the stress melt away as you became immersed in this beautiful craft of festive wreath making! 88 wreaths were made at our Sunshine hub this year! Wow!! Thank you to the wonderful Abbie’s Flowers - you’re so talented! And a big thank you to our team - who have spent days prepping, baking and hosting. We love opening our doors and hosting these events - and we hope you can join us for the last few festive events of our annual calendar! 12th Dec - Christmas Hub Quiz (afternoon and evening quizzes!) 14th Dec - family Christmas crafts BOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/dXcjFXMt #derby #wreathmaking #sunshinesupport #send #ehcp #parenting #derbyshire #christmas #fyp #fypシ

🗣 Join us TONIGHT to talk about autism in girls, women & AFAB! 🗣Ticket sales end in ONE HOUR! WHY is it so important that we talk about autism from this perspective? Well... 💛 Gender biases STILL exist at a clinical level, often making it hard to get a diagnosis! 💚 Often - not always - girls may present 'atypically', making it hard to get understanding and support. 💜 Data shows that as many as 80% of autistic women have been MISDIAGNOSED previously with OTHER conditions - before finally being recognised as autistic. Tonight's webinar with the wonderful Dr Rachel Moseley will discuss presentation differences, why autistic females/AFAB are often overlooked, what unique challenges are faced, and how to explore possible undiagnosed autism with assessment tips! 🙌 TICKET SALES END AT 6PM - don't miss out. Parents and professionals alike will benefit from this fantastic webinar. BOOK HERE: https://lnkd.in/eN4cJmUK #autism #autisticgirls #autisticwomen #autismawareness #actuallyautistic #AFAB #autistic #DrRachelMoseley #sunshinesupport #autismacceptance

Your SEND questions - ANSWERED! 🗣💛 Our Ask Me Anything sessions are the perfect opportunity to share your concerns with an expert ear, and our very own Kelly Jarvis will be on hand at our upcoming session to support you with your SEND struggles. This will not be recorded in order to keep it a safe confidential space! 😎 If you are a subscriber and wish to book your space email academy@sunshine-support.org.uk 💪 If you aren't yet a subscriber but are looking for more info then head over to https://lnkd.in/g7Nqsx5Y to sign up to our fantastic platform! Limited Spaces Available - book quickly to avoid disappointment! 😉 #AskMeAnything #sendparents #sendhelp #sendsupport #SENDCommunity #helpandsupport #sunshinesupport #sunshineacademy

What’s the benefits for you as a professional in learning more about trauma? Firstly, you’ll be encountering so many people everyday who are dealing with trauma and you may not even be realising it. Let’s take the example of children in schools. Of course, not every child has been through something traumatic but for those who have, if we can approach their care in a much more informed way then we build trust, understanding and empower them to speak out. For many of us, our understanding of what trauma is and what we can do to support sufferers is limited. On Thursday we have a premium webinar taking place with Dr Janina Fisher PhD, a renowned expert in the trauma world and someone whose insight is going to so helpful for so many of us. Trauma is something we all need to understand more about in order to help others, we hope you will join us to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d4n347PF

Last chance to save! A quick reminder that our Black Friday offer to get your first month of Sunshine Academy or Sunshine Support for Schools half price ends tonight! For new subscribers, enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to get 50% off your first month, a huge bargain as that gives you access to almost 200 expert-led courses. The code expires at midnight so don’t miss out. The saving is just for the first month, it renews at the usual price of £10.99 for Sunshine Academy or £19.99 for Sunshine Support for Schools. You can cancel at anytime. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eKnjpvP3

🛑 December is such a tricky time for many SEND children - this can contribute to school avoidance. 🛑 🎅 Extra sensory input from carols and music... 🎄 Overwhelm from all of the decorations... 🕰 A change in the routines at school... 😨 All of the unknown and unexpected factors... Is it any wonder?! We have SO much help for you - we know this time of year is hard. So here's everything you need in order to help - teachers and professionals, this will be VERY helpful for you! 1️⃣ Watch our vast collection of school attendance difficulties webinars and courses here: https://lnkd.in/g7Nqsx5Y 2️⃣ Read our article on School Attendance Difficulties, a great starting point and contains a 3 step approach to helping your child: https://lnkd.in/e5hQZirj 3️⃣ Find out more about our support services here: https://lnkd.in/edHxjH7R We are looking forward to supporting you 💛 #SchoolAvoidance #ebsa #schoolrefusal #schooltrauma #schoolattendance #sunshinesupport #sensoryoverload #SPD #SEN #SEND #anxiety #overwhelm #mentalhealth

We have an EXCITING week this week! Not one, but TWO fantastic webinars... Professionals would greatly benefit from learning about these two topics. Together, we'll be exploring the topic of autism, and how we can recognise & support girls and women who often struggle to achieve recognition and support, even in 2024. Dr Rachel Moseley is wonderful, and we think you'll love what she has to say. 👇 💛 03/12/24 - Autism in Women & Girls & Those Assigned Female at Birth with Dr Rachel Moseley https://lnkd.in/eN4cJmUK World renowned expert Dr Janina Fisher will be discussing trauma with us - trauma being such a massive topic in the scope of SEND and neurodivergence! How can we understand trauma, and how can we recover from the wider impact it can have? 👇 💛 05/12/24 - Premium Webinar: Trauma: Understanding & Recovering with Dr Janina Fisher PhD
 https://lnkd.in/d4n347PF 🗣Don't forget to book onto our Online Cuppa&Chat for parent support on Wednesday 4th December at 7pm! 🗣 ☕️ https://lnkd.in/ebrjZzd BOOK SOON TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! We look forward to seeing you there. #SEND #SEN #webinar #autism #autistic #actuallyautistic #trauma #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #EHCP #SENparent #SENDparent #neurospicy #webinar #autismawareness #autismacceptance #sunshinesupport

December has come around a bit quickly, hasn't it?! 🎅 We have some lovely events lined up for you this month, we really hope you can take time out of your busy December to join us... Call it self-care 3rd - Christmas Wreath Making Workshop in Derby https://lnkd.in/eD9wVvft 3rd - Autism in Women & Girls & Those Assigned Female at Birth Online Webinar https://lnkd.in/eN4cJmUK 5th - Understanding & Recovering from Trauma with Janina Fisher PhD https://lnkd.in/d4n347PF 10th - How to Apply for an IDP - online webinar https://lnkd.in/eaVpSSEb 11th - Christmas Cuppa&Chat with ALN Advice Clinic in Aberdare, Wales https://lnkd.in/eh9GEfrt 12th - Christmas “Hub” Quiz in Derby https://lnkd.in/eSgnW7Fx 12th - "Unlocking The Reasons Why" with Dr. Pooky Knightsmith https://lnkd.in/eD36jk6m 14th - Christmas Crafts Day for Families in Derby https://lnkd.in/eusngQjm All our webinars are recorded for ticket-holders to access again for up to 30 days afterwards. All webinars will also feature on the Sunshine Academy 4-6 weeks after the live event. Please share with those who will find these events useful! Here's to December! #sunshinesupport #send #idp #autism #afab #derby #trauma #webinar #parenting #teachers #aln #aberdare

Our wreath making was wonderful yesterday! We have the last few spaces on Tuesday this week, if you'd like to join us to make a beautiful Christmas wreath for your home! We also have some spaces for our Christmas Hub Quiz, come join us for a festive giggle! Book here: https://lnkd.in/dXcjFXMt #christmas #derby #wellbeing #wreathmaking #festivefun #parenting