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CUES Parent Workshop - Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES) 25/26
Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES) Workshop
Anxiety can have a significant impact on autistic children and young people, especially when it comes to dealing with uncertainty and unpredictable situations. CUES is a structured programme designed to help manage this anxiety.
In the CUES Workshop, parents participate in eight weekly sessions, each lasting two hours, along with other parents. The goal of these sessions is to provide parents with strategies and tools to help their child handle uncertainty in a more flexible way. This can help reduce the anxiety that comes from not knowing what will happen next, making it easier for the child to cope and feel more comfortable with changes and unknown situations.
Aims: The overall aim is to reduce the impact of uncertainty-based anxiety on the child’s daily life and improve their emotional well-being by:
- Understanding intolerance of uncertainty (IU): how it relates to autistic children.
- Working with parents: to identify individually meaningful situations to focus on during the CUES workshop.
- Reducing anxiety related to uncertainty: Helping children and young people develop a more flexible approach to uncertain or unpredictable situations, reducing anxiety around the unknown.
- Providing practical strategies for parents: Equipping parents with tools and techniques to support their child in managing anxiety and coping with uncertainty in everyday life.
- Fostering collaboration between parents: Creating a supportive environment where parents can learn from each other, share experiences, and feel more confident in their ability to help their child manage anxiety.
Winter Workshop Dates:
Dates: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November &
3rd 10th, 17th December 2025
and 7th January 2026
Spring dates:
Dates: 15th April, 22nd April , 29th April, 6th May,13th May, 20th May, 3rd June, 10th June 2026
All dates must be attended
Times: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Woodbridge Childrens Centre 54a Woodbridge Rd,
Leicester
LE4 7RG
£0.00
Parent Autism Workshop: Delivered in Hindi
For families of autistic pupils in years 1 to11. Training will be delivered in Hindi only (suitable for Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali speaking parents and any parents who understand the Hindi language)
Dates: Thursday 23 April 2026, Thursday 30 April 2026, Thursday 7 May 2026 and Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 9.30am -12.00pm
Venue: Belgrave Sure Start, Cossington Street, Leicester. LE4 6JD (Face to Face training)
Course run by: The Learning, Communication and Interaction team.
Families: Up to 3 Adults can sign up.
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Course criteria: The child must have an autism diagnosis and attend a Leicester City School.
The age range for this course: Family of children in school years 1-11.
The family must be able to attend all 4 sessions.
If you are unable to attend the course please email: Sends-service sends-service@leicester.gov.uk
£0.00
Introduction to Autism: Parent Workshops School Years 1-5 (Primary)
What We’ll Cover:
- Develop a clear understanding of Autism.
- Explore how autism can affect families and daily life.
- Learn about support and resources available for families in Leicester City and beyond.
What You’ll Gain:
- A deeper understanding of autism and its impact.
- Information and guidance tailored for families.
- Signposting to local and national support organisations.
- Insights into Social Communication and practical strategies to support your child.
- Knowledge about Sensory Processing differences and how to manage them effectively.
- Techniques to help with your child’s emotional regulation.
Primary Workshop Dates:
- Wednesday 29th October 2025
- Wednesday 5th November 2025
- Wednesday 12th November 2025
- Wednesday 19th November 2025.
You must attend all dates listed
Times:
- 9.30am to 12.00pm
Who is this course for:
Parents and Carers
Venue:
Microsoft Teams - you will be sent a link via email
after booking confirmation.
£0.00
Introduction to Autism: Parent Workshops Secondary 11-16
Areas Covered:
- To develop an understanding of Autism
- To identify how autism can affect families
- To have information about what is available for
- families in Leicester City and beyond
Course Outcomes:
- Gain a better understanding of autism.
- Provide families with information.
- Signpost to support organisations.
- Gain an understanding of what is meant by Social
- Communication.
- Provide practical ideas and strategies to support your
- child.
- Gain a better understanding of Sensory Processing
- in autism.
- Explore your child’s sensory differences.
- Provide practical ideas and strategies to support your
- child.
- Gain an understanding of what is meant by
- emotional regulation.
- Provide practical ideas and strategies to support your
- child.
Secondary Workshop Dates:
- Wednesday 4th March 2026
- Wednesday 11th March 2026
- Wednesday 18th March 2026
- Wednesday 25th March 2026
You must attend all dates
Times:
- 9.30am to12.00pm
Who is this course for:
Parents and Carers
Venue:
Microsoft Teams - you will be sent a link via email
after booking confirmation.