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At Great Minds Together, we’re proud to offer our 5th Avenue service to parents completely free of charge. We believe that every family should have access to the support they need, regardless of financial circumstances.
Currently, we are not receiving any external funding, and we rely on the generosity of our community to help us continue providing this service.
If you would like to make a voluntary donation to help us keep this service free for all families, you can here or scan the QR code below, your support would be greatly appreciated — but please know there is absolutely no obligation to contribute.
GMT - All Things Sensory
In this session, you will learn
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How individuals can experience some senses much more intensely, or much less intensely.
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How to create a sensory profile to better understand your loved one’s experience, work out how to adapt their environment, and help them to advocate for their needs
GMT - Anxiety & Demand Avoidance
In this session, you will learn
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How anxiety can impact daily life and increase stress responses.
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What demand avoidance is, and why it happens.
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Practical strategies to support individuals who experience anxiety and demand avoidance.
GMT - Barriers to Attendance
In this session, you will learn
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The common reasons children and young people may be unable to access education.
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How unmet needs, anxiety, and environmental factors can affect attendance.
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Supportive strategies to reduce barriers and encourage positive engagement.
GMT - Chat with a Social Worker
In this session, you will learn
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How social workers can support children, young people, and families.
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Guidance on accessing social care services and understanding processes.
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Practical advice for navigating challenges and advocating for your loved one.
GMT - Parental Burnout
In this session, you will learn
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What parental burnout is and how it can develop.
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The signs and symptoms of parental burnout.
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Practical strategies to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.
GMT - Psychology Drop-In
In this session, you will learn
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How to access psychological support for children, young people, and families.
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Guidance on common topics such as anxiety, an individual's presentation, and emotional regulation.
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Practical strategies to apply at home, with the opportunity to ask questions and get advice.
GMT - Sensory Differences within the School Environment
In this session, you will learn
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How sensory differences can affect a child or young person’s school experience.
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What environmental factors in schools may cause overwhelm or distress.
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Practical strategies for making the school environment more accessible and supportive.
GMT - Sleep
In this session, you will learn
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Sleep differences for neurodivergent individuals.
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How sleep affects wellbeing, learning, and family life.
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Practical strategies to support healthy sleep routines and improve rest.
GMT - Supporting your Teenager
In this session, you will learn
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Key challenges teenagers may face, particularly if they are neurodivergent.
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Strategies to support emotional wellbeing, independence, and communication.
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How to strengthen the parent-teen relationship while fostering resilience.
GMT - Unmet Need and Behaviour
In this session, you will learn
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How unmet needs can present in children and young people.
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Ways to recognise triggers and underlying causes of behaviour.
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Practical strategies to support and meet needs effectively.
GMT - Understanding the Dynamic Support Register (DSR)
In this session, you will learn:
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What the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) is and why it is important.
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How to make a referral to the DSR as a parent or carer.
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How the DSR can help ensure the right support and services are in place for your child or young person.
GMT - Food Related Differences
In this session, you will learn:
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Why some individuals experience differences with food, eating, and mealtimes.
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The sensory, emotional, developmental, and neurodivergent factors that can affect eating.
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Practical strategies to support positive, stress-free mealtime experiences.
GMT - Women and Girls
In this session, you will learn:
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How neurodiversity can present differently in women and girls.
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Why needs are often misunderstood, overlooked, or identified later in life.
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Strategies to support and empower neurodivergent women and girls.
GMT - Autistic Burnout
In this session, you will learn:
- What autistic burnout is and how it can differ from stress or exhaustion.
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Signs and experiences of autistic burnout.
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Supportive strategies to prevent, manage, and recover from autistic burnout.
GMT - Exploring My Neurodiversity As A Parent
In this session, you will learn
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How neurodiversity may present in adulthood, particularly for parents.
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The impact of your own neurodivergent traits on parenting and daily life.
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Strategies for self-understanding, self-compassion, and supportive adjustments.