The STAS C&I team have agreed to run an online training session on the Understanding Myself intervention on Wednesday 21 January 2026 from 9.30am to 11.30am. Follow up workshops will run from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on 11 March and 1 July 2026.

 The Understanding Myself intervention, developed by the charity Daisy Chain, has been developed in co-production with neurodiverse children and young people (CYP) and is underpinned by numerous psychological theories and practices. The core aims of the intervention are to increase self-awareness, help others understand the needs of neurodiverse CYP and improve self-esteem and build confidence.

• The intervention is a six-week intervention programme, each session lasting about one hour, for a group of up to six CYP. The sessions should be led by a member of staff with knowledge of emotion and regulation such as someone ELSA trained.
• As part of the STAS-C&I training, the participants will receive the full six-week CYP pack, an instruction pack giving week by week guidance as well as additional resources and guidance produced by the STAS-C&I.
• During the first training session, the participants will be shown how to use the resources and deliver the programme. After the first session, participants will run their first group and will be invited to attend a further two sessions to support them with any questions.
• There are two sets of materials, one set for CYP aged for 7 to11 and one set for CYP aged 14 to 17, however the primary materials can be adapted down for older infant children and schools can choose to use either set for CYP aged 12/13.  We also supply additional materials which can be used to support or modify the session content.

Best wishes, 

 Dr Louisa Gray

Specialist Teacher Advisor

Team Lead for Communication and Interaction

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead