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Issues that affect children with additional needs including learning disabilities and autism \u2013 are also covered.<\/p>\n<p>The courses include the same content as you would receive in a typical face-to-face parenting group run by health visitors. They are available in 108 languages, with voiceovers in English and Urdu. Each course has a number of different components, and they can be accessed at any time and any place.<\/p>\n<p>The courses include:<\/p>\n<p> \tUnderstanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby: for women couples<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding the impact of the pandemic on your child<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding the impact of the pandemic on your teenager<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your baby<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your brain (for teenagers only!)<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your child with additional needs<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your child: from toddler to teenager<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your child\\&#8217;s feelings (a taster pathway)<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your child\\&#8217;s mental health and wellbeing<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your feelings (for teenagers only!)<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your own trauma<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your preterm or sick baby in hospital<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your preterm or sick baby now you\\&#8217;re home<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your relationships<br \/>\n \tUnderstanding your teenager\\&#8217;s brain<br \/>\n \tMoving up to secondary school for children with additional needs<\/p>\n<p>All courses are free to access for anyone with an LLR postcode \u2013 it just requires users to create an account to access them.<\/p>\n<p>More details including how to register and access them is available here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Togetherness courses cover concerns that parents often face with all children, from before they are born to early adulthood, including physical and mental health, understanding their feelings and how to build better relationships. 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