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Daisy Chain coffee mornings and workshops


Daisy Chain will be running coffee mornings in Family Hubs for parents and carers of children diagnosed, on the pathway or who have been identified by a professional as having a need relating to autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), sensory processing differences, anxiety and social and communication differences.

    The groups will:

    • listen, offer guidance and tell you about services that are available in your local area
    • direct you to services that can make a difference and empower you
    • increase your knowledge, understanding and skills to support your child

    Workshops

    As well as coffee mornings, Daisy Chain are running in person workshops in Family Hubs. Topics include:

    • Introduction to ADHD
    • Good Autism Practice in Education Settings
    • Supporting your Neurodivergent Child with Play Learning

    To book your place or find out more visit Daisy Chain Workshops in Durham.

    Daisy Chain also offer online workshops. Information about these and how to book can be found at Daisy Chain: Learning Workshops.

    Coffee morning dates and times

    Sessions usually run during school term-time only however over the summer holidays, the coffee mornings will run at Chester le Street Family Hub. Do not worry if you cannot attend one of the coffee mornings, Daisy Chain also offer one to one telephone appointments. Fill in the Daisy Chain: contact form and someone will be in touch to offer you an appointment.

    VenueDates
    Chester-le-Street Family Hub
    Gray Avenue
    Chester-le-Street
    DH2 2EL

    Third Friday of the month from 10.00am to 12 noon:

    • 30 August 2024

    Then every other Friday from 10.00am to 12noon:

    • 6 September 2024
    • 20 September 2024
    • 4 October 2024
    • 18 October 2024
    • 15 November 2024
    • there will be no session on 29 November 2024
    • 13 December 2024
    Consett Family Hub
    Moorside Primary School
    Chester Road
    Moorside
    DH8 8EQ

    Fourth Thursday of the month from 10.00am to 12 noon:

    • 26 September 2024
    • 24 October 2024
    • 28 November 2024
    Durham Family Hub
    The Woodlands
    Gilesgate
    Durham
    DH1 2EY

    First Thursday of the month from 10.00am to 12 noon on:

    • 5 September 2024
    • 3 October 2024
    • 7 November 2024
    • 5 December 2024
    Ferryhill Family Hub
    Beaumont Street,
    Ferryhill,
    DL17 8PH

    Third Thursday of the month from 10.00am to 12 noon:

    • 19 September 2024
    • 17 October 2024
    • 21 November 2024
    • 19 December 2024
    Seaham Family Hub
    North Terrace,
    Seaham.
    SR7 7EU

    Second Thursday of the month from 10.00am to 12 noon:

    • 12 September 2024
    • 10 October 2024
    • 14 November 2024
    • 12 December 2024

    Daisy Chain are the regional hub for Autism Central in the North East and Yorkshire, and specialises in strategies and approaches that are compatible with: Autism, ADHD, FASD, Sensory processing differences, anxiety and social and communication differences. To access Autism Central, your child can be either diagnosed, on the pathway or have been identified by a professional as having a need relating to the listed neurodiversities.

    See Daisy Chain Project (Autism Central) for more information.

    Daisy Chain logo
    Autism Central logo

    In partnership with

    • Daisy Chain
    • Autism Central
    

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