At Family Carers Ireland, we recognise that there can be added complexities to caring as both you and your child get older. These workshops are designed to support you as you continue to care for your adult child.
Caring for an Adult Child with an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism
Tuesday 18th February: 11am-12.30pm
This session will explore the significant responsibilities of the family carer when caring for an adult loved one with an intellectual disability or autism, including providing emotional support, facilitating skill development, advocating for the individual, personal care and creating a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Facilitator: Jane Johnstone is a family carer to her two adult sons with intellectual disability and autism and also has a BA (hons) is Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Diploma in Challenging Behaviours.
Wills, Trusts and Future Planning for Family Carers
Friday 28th February 10am -11.30am
Join us for an online information session that focuses on wills, trusts and all areas of future-planning for family carers.
Facilitator: Sharon Cahir from Sharon Cahir & Co Solicitors. Sharon is highly regarded for her professionalism, preparedness, and most especially for her human touch.
Responding to Challenging Behaviours in Adults with an ID and/or Autism
Tuesday 4th March 10am-11.30am
This session is developed to support you as you continue to care for your child who may be presenting with additional complexities in adulthood.
Facilitator: Jeanette Delahunty is the founder of TSK Academy who are dedicated to fostering understanding, inclusion, and growth for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
All attendees to our events/courses/workshops may be contacted by a member of Family Carers Ireland team as we require information, to be held in confidence, for statistical purposes. By attending this session you consent to Family Carers Ireland entering your name, county, and email address onto our attendance records on CRM for the following purposes:
1) Statistical/ analytical and research purposes.
2) To enable Family Carers Ireland to quantify services for funding to the Department of Health, Children and Health Board
