Riding the Rapids

Riding the Rapids Primary is suitable for children in Reception- Year 6 (4years-11years)Riding the Rapids is a free 10-week for parents/carers of children and young people who are autistic, have significant learning disabilities, complex learning and physical disabilities, or on the waiting list for an autism assessment. The course aims to help parents/carers understand their child's behaviour, increase their well-being, reduce anxiety, make effective environmental changes and respond in helpful ways to distressed related behaviours.Throughout the 10-week program, each session focuses on strategies for different topics:
Week 1: Setting our course
Week 2: Building your boat (Understanding behaviour we can see)
Week 3: The Sensory Stream (Navigating the sensory environment)
Week 4: Teamwork (Moving in the same direction)
Week 5: Moving Forward (Communication)
Week 6: Enjoying the Ride! (Promoting wellbeing through play)
Week 7: Inflate your life jacket! (Managing Stress)
Week 8: Mind the Rocks! (Responding to stressful situations)
Week 9: Full Steam Ahead (Active problem solving)
Week 10: Land Ahoy!Strategies are developed through group discussions, direct teaching, practising ideas at home and parents and carers sharing their experiences.PLEASE NOTE: Once you have booked onto the course, all parents/carers will be contacted by one of the Riding the Rapids facilitators to complete a pre-assessment.
Pre-assessment last up to 45minutes and it is to ensure that Riding the Rapids is a suitable intervention to meet your child's needs. It is also an opportunity to ask any questions and for us to get to know you and your child.