The Earlybird Plus Course

Service details

Course for parents of children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), providing information and strategies for families. 

Sessions run twice a year in Hackney and are facilitated by Specialist Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Family Support Workers.

The programme is held at different venues at different at different times of the year.

The sessions that run at Hackney Technology and Learning Centre have no crèche facilities. 

Other session are run from various Children's Centres across the borough.

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Local Offer Age Bands
Primary 4 -10
SEN Provision Type
  • Targeted

Who to contact

Contact Name
Elizabeth Hampson
Contact Position
Earlybird Coordinator
Telephone
020 7014 7071 020 7014 7071
Website
http://www.autism.org.uk/.../earlybird
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Where to go

Name
Hackney Ark
Address
Downs Park Road
Hackney
London
Postcode

E8 2FP

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Venue Notes

Bus: 30, 56, 67, 76, 149, 243, 276

Train: Dalston Kingsland, Hackney Downs

Parking: The car park has 10 car spaces including two spaces for disabled drivers along with motorcycle and bicycle spaces. Parking is restricted to clients and service users only.

Service users will need to use the entry-phone to alert main reception of their arrival and be permitted to enter the car park.  Anyone using the car park does so at their own risk.

There are on street parking bays opposite the building.

Transport to Service? For some children & young people depending on their mobility needs.

Reception can ring for cabs for patients.

Consideration may be given to the use of hospital transport in very exceptional circumstances only

Time / Date Details

Session Information
Runs twice a year. Times & days vary.

Other details

Who is eligible?

A diagnosis of Autism/ASD (usually recent)

For parents of children aged 5 - 8

Referral required?

Yes

Referral Details

Referrals are accepted from professionals involved with the family.  This is usually a member of the ASD assessment team, post-diagnosis.

Where a parent or carer are interested in attending, they are advised to call the Earlybird coordinator in CAMHS Disability at Hackney Ark – Marietta Sandilands on 020 7014 7071.

What to do if you have a complaint

Complaints can be made to a clinician or manager in the service or alternatively through the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). The service can be contacted on 020 8510 7315 or pals@homerton.nhs.uk

Costs

  • Free

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