A workshop for Berkshire parents/carers who have children and young people with additional needs who struggle with their sleep due to anxiety.

Our specialist Sleep Practitioners have all been trained by the Southampton NHS Sleep Service and have professional backgrounds in learning disability nursing, social work and teaching. Most importantly, they are also parent/carers of children and teenagers with additional needs.

Topics covered:

• Why do we need sleep?
• What happens when you don’t get enough sleep?
• Common sleep problems
• What is anxiety?
• Some types of anxiety
• How to manage your child’s anxiety
• Mindfulness exercise
• Breathing exercise
• Reading suggestions and resources
• Opportunity to ask questions