Autism parent courses

In Harrow, we recognise the importance and value of the role of parents and carers. We understand some of the challenges you may face as a parent of a child or young person who is autistic or on the social communication pathway.

The Harrow Portage Team and Harrow Autism Specialist Teachers deliver the following National Autistic Society parent courses.

Additional information

  • Our courses fill up quickly and you will be added to the waiting list.
  • If we do not hear from you after two invitations to attend a course, your details will be removed from the waiting list.
  • If you are interested in attending a course, please contact the relevant team.

Below is an overview of each of the courses that we offer, including eligibility and if you need further information please visit www.autism.org.uk for further details.

EarlyBird Pre-school-5 years*

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Harrow Resident.
  • There are social and communication concerns or Autism Diagnosis.
  • Age range: Pre-school – 5 years

* If the 5-year-old attends school, the Early Bird Plus course may be more appropriate.

Other things to know:

  • The course is free.
  • 6-week course.
  • Each session is for 2.5 hours.
  • Parent/carer must commit to all 6 sessions.

Optional 1:1 contact is offered during or after the programme. A supporting professional can be invited to attend the course.

EarlyBird contact: portage@harrow.gov.uk  

EarlyBird Plus 5 years – 9 years

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Harrow Resident.
  • There are social and communication concerns or Autism Diagnosis.
  • Age range: 5 years – 9 years.

Other things to know:

  • The course is free.
  • 6-week course.
  • Each session is for 2.5 hours.
  • Parent/carer must commit to all 6 sessions.

Optional 1:1 contact is offered during or after the programme. A supporting professional can be invited to attend the course.

EarlyBird Plus contact: autism@harrow.gov.uk

TeenLife 10 years-16 years

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Harrow Resident.
  • There are social and communication concerns or Autism Diagnosis.
  • Age range: 10 years -16 years.

Other things to know:

  • The course is free.
  • 6-week course.
  • Each session is for 2.5 hours.
  • Parent/carer must commit to all 6 sessions.

A supporting professional can be invited to attend the course.

TeenLife contact: autism@harrow.gov.uk