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Parenting programmes give parents the opportunity to share experiences, learn new skills and help build positive relationships.

Parents of children with a learning disability

Weston Area Health Trust CAMHS/Learning Disability Team provide 10 week parenting courses “Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour” for parent/carers of children aged 4-11 who have a learning disability. The course uses the Solihull approach in supporting parent/child relationships. Dates and venues change, each year depending on resources and need. For further information please contact The Learning Disability Team at The Barn 01934 426 622

Parenting Teenagers with a learning disability

Weston Area Health Trust CAMHS/Learning Disability Team run 6 week Parenting Teenagers Courses, for parent/carers of children 11-16 years of age who have a learning disability. Issues covered are physical changes, sexuality, communication, self esteem and behaviour. Dates and venues change, each year depending on resources and need. For further information please contact The Learning Disability Team at The Barn 01934 426 622

There are other parenting courses that are run across north somerset and details of these can be found on the Family Information Service Directory.