Parenting a neurodivergent or anxious child/teen can feel isolating… but you don’t have to do it alone
We run gentle, welcoming groups for children and parents - from outdoor activity sessions and mindful crafts, to coffee mornings and practical workshops.
www.myotas.org
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Our new activities for neurodivergent children and young people, plus all the support groups, talks and well-being sessions for parents/carers, based within South Essex. Booking is essential via book.plinth.org.uk/org/PvYt61rr...
Parent Support Groups, Relaxation Classes, EHCP Workshops and a Meet the OT Talk - all during the summer term. Plus kid's activities - Woodland Warriors, Mindful Crafts and Mum/Teen Daughter Yoga. To book sessions please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/myotas or email info@myotas.org with any questions
Paula and our Chair Maria Denton were delighted to attend the Basildon Borough Volunteer Awards last night, where MyOTAS were nominated in the categories of Voluntary Group of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year for Josh Barlex.
We didn’t win, but it was an honour to be nominated.
Yesterday, our CEO Paula was delighted to facilitate a session with Othona Bradwell to ‘build a neurodiverse community’, alongside people with lived experience, health and education professionals and other charity leaders.
#neurodivergent #neurodiversity #autism #ADHD #dyslexia #dyspraxia #Essex
Lots of parent support events happening in March, as well as all the usual activities for children. Further details here www.ticketsource.co.uk/myotas
A few places left on these courses for parents starting next week. Register your interest here forms.office.com/e/hpLjE8Ym1G and receive a voucher by email after you attend.
MyOTAS and SEND the Right Message charities will be joining forces in this years Swimathon!
Paula, Maggie and Katrina will be swimming 5k on Saturday 29th March at 2pm to raise funds to support neurodivergent children.
All donations would be greatly appreciated.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/myo...
MyOTAS have co-written ‘Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child’ which is FREE as a download and as a hard copy book (if you are a parent/carer living in Essex). Order here essexfamilyforum.org/resources/nd...
#autism #adhd #neurodivergent #dyslexia #anxiety #sensoryprocessingdisorder #essex
We are an Essex based charity, run by parents for parents, supporting families with children who are Anxious, Autistic, or ADHD.
We run a range of activities for children, young people and their parents.
A diagnosis is NOT required to access our support
www.myotas.org #neurodivergent #SENDcrisis
Poster for a free Financial Wellbeing Workshop for Parents of Neurodivergent Children in Benfleet showing two women looking at a book
Join us next week for this FREE Financial Wellbeing Workshop for Parents of Neurodivergent Children and Young People. Each participant will receive £30 in vouchers after completing the course and follow up chat with the tutor. Book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/myotas