Parent Support
Our parent support is available to parents and carers of members, and members who are parents or carers themselves. Some services, such as our parents' workshops are only open to those referred by the Neurodiversity Front Door Service, or for members who were referred by the Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.
Raising a neurodivergent child is rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming or isolating. At Matthew’s Hub, we understand that supporting an autistic or ADHD young person affects the whole family, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Our experienced parents’ team, who are all neurodivergent and parents themselves, offer personalised support to help families thrive. Through training, workshops, peer support, and socials - we’ll help you understand how a neurodiverse brain works and how to support your young person to reach their full potential.
Autism & ADHD Training for Parents and Carers
We recommend that all parents and carers begin with our online Autism and ADHD introductory training. These sessions give you the tools to better understand your child and how to support them effectively. This training is open to all parents and carers. It's free for those living in Hull and East Riding.
Autism Training for Parents and Carers of Under 18s
This session is for parents, relatives, and friends of children / young people under 18 who are diagnosed as autistic, awaiting assessment, or showing possible autistic traits. We cover:
- what is Autism
- myth busting
- functioning labels
- traits and how they present in everyday life
- masking, stimming and more
View our Upcoming Training Sessions
ADHD Training for Parents and Carers of Under 18s
This session is for parents, relatives, and friends of children / young people under 18 who are diagnosed with ADHD, awaiting assessment, or showing possible ADHD traits. We cover:
- what is ADHD?
- myth busting
- traits and how they present in everyday life
- attention / hyperactivity / impulsivity
- executive functioning
View our Upcoming Training Sessions
Parenting Workshops
Our workshops are a place for parents to come together in-person, share experiences, develop new skills and build stronger connections within their families.
Who is eligible? - These workshops are for parents and carers of young people referred to us by the Neurodiversity Front Door Service, or for members referred by the Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service only.
Empowering Inclusive Listening Workshop
This supportive workshop helps you build stronger connections with your neurodivergent child through inclusive communication and empathy.
Who is eligible? This workshop is only open to parents/carers of young people referred to us by the Neurodiversity Front Door Service, or for members referred by the Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.
Parents Transition Awareness Workshop
Transitions - big or small - can be overwhelming for neurodivergent young people. This workshop helps parents better understand transitions and learn how to support their child through life’s changes, including moving from school to college, university, or employment.
Who is eligible? This workshop is only open to parents/carers of young people referred to us by the Neurodiversity Front Door Service, or for members referred by the Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.
1:1 Person-Centred parent support
Matthew's Hub can offer neurodivergent counselling with a qualified therapeutic, person centred counsellor. Sessions will be tailored to individual needs, and will be a safe space to share, reflect and build confidence.
If you are interested in these sessions you can have a free half hour chat with our counsellor to discuss your needs and decide whether you feel the counsellor is a good fit for you.
Sessions will be chargeable in a block of 6 at £300 which will need to be paid in advance of the sessions.
How to access:
Contact hello@matthewshub.org or ask a staff member of Matthew’s Hub
Parent's Peer Support Group - Online
We know it's not always easy to attend in-person sessions. Our online support group is here for you
What to expect:
- Peer support from other parents
- Monthly discussions on parenting topics
- A space to share, connect, and feel understood
View our What's On page to find out more
Parents & Carers Social - In-person
We run a monthly parent’s social at a local East Yorkshire pub. This runs at the same time as the Youth Group.
It's an opportunity to enjoy some time together in a friendly, informal setting.
View our What's On page to find out more
Thinking about joining?
Take a look at this workshop feedback from other parents who’ve attended our sessions and found support, connection, and understanding.
Thank you for running the course. It was good to meet you all there. I liked chatting about our life experiences and sharing and supporting each other in a small but important way. Thank you for the time and effort put into the course content and for the resources. It was a good atmosphere and very meaningful.
The workshop was great and I particularly liked the opportunities for parents to talk freely about their neurodivergent children. The handouts are also very useful as I tried to work through them during the program. It has been an enlightening experience.
It was nice to meet with parents that are having similar experiences to us and also learn new ways to help us. To recognise when we are getting over stimulated by the kids and vis versa.
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