Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos (BNSSG) Parent Carer Forums are hosting an online event for parent carers in these areas who have a child (aged 0-18) currently waiting for an autism assessment. The session will focus on signs, symptoms, support and strategies.
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The National Autistic Society – World Autism Acceptance Week
This year The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) World Autism Acceptance Week is from 28th March to 3rd April and they have something for everyone!
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Top to Toe is for people with a learning difficulty and autism.
Continue reading “Top to Toe – January 10th”Support network for parents/carers of people with a LD and/or autism
The Hive Avon has created a new support network for parents/carers of people with a learning disability and/or autism. The support network is due to start in July this year and they are looking for parents and carers to join this free group.
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Bild has a new helpline to support carers and families of people with learning disabilities, mental health issues or autism with the challenges of living with COVID-19. Continue reading “New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers”
Online tool for carers of people with learning disabilities or autism
#Right2Home and British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) are developing an online tool to guide people facing COVID-19 restrictions to visiting loved ones who are autistic and/or have learning disabilities.
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The Blue Badge scheme has been extended to people with “hidden disabilities”
If you are caring for someone with a “hidden disability”, such as a learning disability, autism or a mental health condition, you may now be entitled to a Blue Badge. A Blue Badge allows you to park in some places other people can’t and sometimes get free or discounted parking.
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Autism Training – Have your say!
The Government has unveiled its proposals for all health and care staff in England to get autism training.
Responsive Communication autism training
On Friday 22 March, Autism Wellbeing CIC are delivering a training workshop in Bristol for parents and professionals.
RPG club for autistic children
A new after school club for children on the autistic spectrum is now running in Bristol City Centre. Bristol Adventurers’ Guild runs sessions of tabletop team role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, offering an opportunity for socialising, creativity and imagination.
Bristol Assistive Technology Service
Bristol City Council are providing a new service called the Assistive Technology Service to support people with a learning disability and/or autism to live more independently with the help of assistive technology (AT). To deliver this the council will be working in partnership with WE care and Repair and Hft.
New eligibility criteria for blue badge
The government has announced that the eligibility criteria for the blue badge scheme will be changing to include those with ‘hidden’ disabilities. This will benefit people who are autistic or have a learning disability, dementia or a mental illness.
South Gloucestershire Council: Autism Needs Assessment
South Gloucestershire Council and partners are working together to review autism services and wider community aspects related to autism. As part of this they want to understand your experience of autism in South Gloucestershire to develop the recommendations for the autism needs assessment.
The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and will be open until Wednesday 21 March.
You can find the survey by following this link: http://bit.ly/2FAgM5M
Please share with anyone that has any experience of Autism that you think could have an input into this assessment.
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