Riding the Rapids - Support for Parents + Carers
What is Riding the Rapids?
Riding the Rapids is a 10-week course for parents and carers of primary school-aged children who are:
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Autistic
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On the pathway for autism assessment
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Living with significant learning disabilities or other complex needs
Riding the Rapids has been designed to help you:
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Understand your child’s needs more deeply.
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Learn practical tools to reduce stress and distress-related behaviours.
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Build confidence in supporting your child’s wellbeing.
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Share experiences and feel supported by others in similar situations.
The sessions are interactive, supportive, and practical, with a focus on strategies you can use straight away at home.
Interested?
Our next 10-week course is currently FULL. If you'd like to be contacted about future courses, please use the button below to register your interest and we'll be in touch when we run the course again. To download our brochure, please click HERE.
What Parents Say
“Riding the Rapids was a lifeline. I’d got to a point where I just couldn’t handle things anymore and felt like I was on my own. When I got there, I realised everyone was in the same boat – it really brought me out of the depths.”
“It’s been brilliant – so much taught in such a fun way.”
“I’ve learned so much. I’ll miss it.”
