Overview
A Sleep Workshop for professionals working with children and adults with neuro-developmental conditions (i.e. Autism, ADHD). Any information discussed will be treated in confidence.
The workshop will be delivered by Helen Cattermole and Helen Tracey, two experienced PSC Sleep Practitioners. Our Sleep Practitioners have been trained by the Southampton NHS Specialist Sleep Clinic and have a professional background in nursing, social work and education.
Attendees for our Professional training events do not need to register for an account on our website. Please ignore the pink ‘Register Now’ button (if it displays in the blue panel to the right).
Payment by ‘invoice request’ is only available where organisations have agreed to pay for the professional’s training.
Booking link: https://bit.ly/SLEEP-PROFS-MAY2025
Event outline
Topics covered:
- The importance of sleep for the whole family's health and wellbeing.
- The biology of sleep.
- The reasons behind sleep difficulties and why they are more common in children and adults with learning difficulties.
- Strategies for settling children to sleep and staying asleep, and strategies for enabling adults to sleep well.
PSC Sleep resources can be found here: Sleep Resources
Facilitators
Helen Cattermole
Parenting and Sleep Practitioner
Helen is a registered nurse in learning disabilities (RNLD) and worked as a challenging behaviour specialist nurse within the Berkshire Foundation Healthcare Trust, supporting adults with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers. Now, Helen works for Parenting Special Children, where she delivers training on various topics, including sleep management, the "Who's In Charge?" program, Autism, "Time Out for Special Needs," and provides one-on-one clinics.
Helen Tracey
Parenting and Sleep Practitioner
Helen has many years’ experience as a social worker with a strong background in supporting disabled children and their families. Her personal family experience with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and sensory processing challenges gives her a unique perspective and empathy in her work. Helen’s dual roles as a Sleep Practitioner, and as a Social Worker in a Short Breaks Service, further enriches her understanding and ability to make a positive impact.
Attending details
On booking you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite containing the Zoom link, meeting ID and passcode.
Please check your junk folder, add the event to your calendar, and keep the email safe for use on the day of the event.
You need a Zoom account to access this event. You can sign up for free here: https://zoom.us/freesignup/
Zoom will ask you to sign in, and to register for the event, so please allow time for this before the event starts. The email address requested is the one associated with your Zoom account. You can register at any point before the event starts and we advise you to do this asap so we can help if you have any difficulties.
We will use the Chat function to allow you to ask questions during the sessions. The events are best viewed on a PC or laptop. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed. You can download the software here:Â https://zoom.us/download
Please note that you may not record the workshops or take screenshots. This is to maintain confidentiality and privacy for attendees.
Many of our events have waiting lists. If you are no longer able to attend please let us know. We require 7 days notice of cancellation to offer a refund.
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