Language Disorders, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum: Parent Support.

Speaking of Learning is honoured to announce a joint project: a support group for parents with children who struggle with language disorders, autism spectrum disorders and literacy difficulties.

One of our mums came to us with the proposition, and offered her time and effort to coordinate such a group. As a mum of a primary boy with ADHD, mild ASD, dyslexia and oppositional defiant behaviour, Britt knows well how hard it can be for parents struggling to help their children, and get by from day to day.

" I have found it a challenging job to be his parent and advocate. My husband and I have had to rethink how we parent.  We have had teachers, doctors, therapists tell us what to do, with varying (often minimal) success.

How do you negotiate all of this and still manage to look after yourself and other members of the family? It’s a real struggle, for which I have no answers, just experiences, positive and negative."

Britt has a passion for other mums and dads in similar situations, who could benefit from knowing that they are not alone, that others have struggled as they do, and that others are willing to come alongside, offering support, sympathy and suggestions.

"I am looking to create a supportive group environment in which we can learn from and care for each other."

Support group sessions would run fortnightly on a Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9pm, and be held at the Speaking of Learning premises at 1 Rooks Rd, Mitcham. We are seeking expressions of interest for such a group to begin at the start of Term 4. If you would welcome support, relish an evening to leave the kids behind or simply have questions about what a support group would involve, please feel free to contact the clinic on 9873 7043 or info@speakingoflearning.com.au.

Supper will be provided and a fee of $10 per evening will be charged to cover the use of the facility.