Calendar of Events Leading up to and including World Autism Acceptance Week 2026
These events are for Parents/Carers of children and young people who are awaiting an autism diagnostic assessment or have a confirmed autism diagnosis.
Thursday 19th March 2026
- Facilitated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Venue: The Grange, Gortin Road, Omagh
- 10am to 12.30pm | Children & Young People under 16 years
- 1pm to 3.30pm | Young People & Adults over 16 years
Outdoor Sensory Event – Nature Makes Sense
Suitable for children and adults with disabilities
The event is supported by NIEA Shared Island Fund and The Executive Office District Councils Good Relations Programme. Nature Makes Sense is designed for children, young people and adults with special educational needs, neurodiversity and disabilities to enjoy the outdoors in a safe, accessible and supportive environment. The event offers relaxed, sensory nature activities and opportunities to explore at your own pace, while those supporting participants can take part, learn, and gather ideas to use again in everyday settings.
For more information email; climate@fermanaghomagh.com
To register your interest, please complete the registration form by 12noon on Friday 6th March 2026.
Monday 23rd March 2026
- Facilitated by Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 10:00am – 12:30pm
Supporting Sensory Difference
Suitable for parents/carers of children and young people who have a confirmed autism diagnosis.
This session is for parents/carers who would like to increase their awareness of how sensory processing differences can impact on their child or young person’s everyday life. We also aim to provide you with practical strategies to enable you to identify and support their sensory differences.
For more information or to book your place call your local office;
Omagh – 028 8283 5983
Enniskillen – 028 66382103
L’Derry- 028 7130 8313
Wednesday 25th March 2026
- Facilitated by Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 9.30am
The Power of Play (0-7years)
Suitable for parents/carers of children awaiting diagnostic assessment.
Play is a universal language and the essence of childhood. Through play, we learn, understand and make sense of the world around us. This session will help you understand why play is so powerful and why everyone plays differently. Seeing play through your child’s eyes will open up a world of opportunity and allow your child reap the full benefits of what their play offers.
For more information or to book your place email; EIS.support@westerntrust.hscni.net
Wednesday 25th March 2026
- Facilitated by Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Autism and Anxiety
Suitable for parents/carers of children and young people who have a confirmed autism diagnosis.
This session is for parents who would like to increase their awareness of and management strategies for children and young people who present as anxious.
Lots of ideas presented for parents on how to implement ASD strategies and other general strategies in order to prevent and reduce anxiety.
For more information or to book your place call your local office;
Omagh – 028 8283 5983
Enniskillen – 028 66382103
L’Derry- 028 7130 8313
Thursday 26th March 2026
- Facilitated by Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 10:00am – 12:30pm
Autism and The Teenage Years
Suitable for parents/carers of children and young people who have a confirmed autism diagnosis.
This session aims to look at the physical and social / emotional changes that come with the teenage years. We aim to provide parents/ carers with autism specific tools
and ideas to help them understand and cope with these changes.
For more information or to book your place call your local office;
Omagh – 028 8283 5983
Enniskillen – 028 66382103
L’Derry- 028 7130 8313
Thursday 26th March 2026
- Facilitated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Venue: Smiths Strand, Lisnaskea
- 10am to 12.30pm | Children & Young People under 16 years
- 1pm to 3.30pm | Young People & Adults over 16 years
Outdoor Sensory Event – Nature Makes Sense
Suitable for children and adults with disabilities
The event is supported by NIEA Shared Island Fund and The Executive Office District Councils Good Relations Programme. Nature Makes Sense is designed for children, young people and adults with special educational needs, neurodiversity and disabilities to enjoy the outdoors in a safe, accessible and supportive environment. The event offers relaxed, sensory nature activities and opportunities to explore at your own pace, while those supporting participants can take part, learn, and gather ideas to use again in everyday settings.
For more information email; climate@fermanaghomagh.com
To register your interest, please complete the registration form by 12noon on Friday 6th March 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
- Facilitated by Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 10:00am – 12:45pm
Autism Awareness Training for Professionals Working With Children, Young People and Families.
The aim of the training is to equip professionals with practical tips and strategies while they support families with children and young people who present with features of Autism, have a diagnosis of Autism or who are awaiting an Autism assessment.
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Thursday 2nd April 2025
- Facilitated by Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 12:30pm
- Suitable for parents/carers of children (4-11years) awaiting diagnostic assessment.
‘Worries and Me’ – Worries & Me has been co-designed by parents/carers to help identify what worry looks like, how worry impacts on family life and what strategies help manage worry for children & young people.
Thursday 2nd April 2025
- Facilitated by Department of the Economy Careers Service
- Venue: Virtual/Online
- 10:00am
Careers Service Awareness Session for Parents
Department for Economy’s Careers Service provides professional, impartial and free careers information, advice and guidance services to clients of all ages and abilities.
Join us on World Autism Awareness Day, Thursday 2nd April 2026 to find out how Careers Service staff can support you and your child to navigate the options available and plan for next steps.
Discover the various ways the Careers Service can provide support, through face-to-face meetings or digital services.
You can also hear about our new digital support tool “How I Work” which is designed specifically for young people with Autism.
To register, follow this link: Careers Service Awareness Session for Parents – NI Direct – Citizen Space