Newport Bus joins wallet aid scheme – South Wales Argus
NEWPORT Bus has joined the Orange Wallet Scheme to help those with communication difficulties, including autism, cope with public transport. The scheme, is funded by the Welsh Government as part of the All Wales ASD strategy, and is intended to help people on the autistic spectrum, deaf people and those whose first language is not […]
February’s Autism Friendly Screenings
Please see below the details of February Autism Friendly Screenings for your information: – Cineworld: Mr Peabody and Sherman – Sunday February 2nd at 11am. Showcase: Walking with dinosaurs (1D) – Sunday February 9th at 10am. ODEON: Mr Peabody and Sherman – Sunday February 9th at 11.30am Vue: Walking with dinosaurs (1D) – Sunday […]
Care and support for people with autism must be improved, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued standards to improve the quality of care and support for children, young people and adults with autism. The term autism describes differences and impairments in social interaction and social communication, combined with restricted interests and rigid and repetitive behaviours, often with a lifelong impact. […]
The Gallery on the Corner – Call for Artists for 2014 (notification from Autism Network Scotland)
The Gallery on the Corner is sending out a call for artists who would like to have their work exhibited in 2014! Following a very successful 2013, the Gallery is looking to work with even more artists over the next twelve months so if you, or anyone you know, fits the Gallery remit and is […]
January’s Autism Friendly Screenings
January’s films will be as follows: – Cineword: Frozen – Sunday January 5th at 11am. Showcase: Frozen – Sunday January 12th at 10am ODEON: Walking with dinosaurs (1D) – Sunday January 12th at 11.30am Vue: Free Birds – Sunday January 26th at 10am. As always, adjustments will be in place. These include: lights being left […]
January’s Autism Friendly Screenings
January’s films will be as follows: – Cineword: Frozen – Sunday January 5th at 11am. Showcase: Frozen – Sunday January 12th at 10am ODEON: Walking with dinosaurs (1D) – Sunday January 12th at 11.30am Vue: Free Birds – Sunday January 26th at 10am. As always, adjustments will be in place. These include: lights being left […]
Holly’s Ball – 21st June 2014 – Nominations by 31st December 2013
Please see below information about the 4th Holly's Ball event on 21st June 2014. Also the nomination categories for 2nd year of the Wales Autism Heroes Awards. Nominations close on the 31st December. Holly's Ball has done a fabulous job in promoting autism awareness over the past few years and with the addition of the […]
Autism and Employment
The Rewarding and Fulfilling Lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England is due to be reviewed by the end 2013. This event aims to assist in this review process by generating a discussion around one of the key targets of the strategy: Employment. In order to assist in this process we would like you to consider the […]
December’s Autism Friendly Screenings
The festive season is nearly here and we have four different Autism Friendly Screenings to offer in December. Please can I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the screenings this year and hope that you continue to enjoy the screenings we organise in the future. December’s films will be as […]
Follow up on the autism policy conversation – What does itmean for practice, research, families and
On Wednesday 6th November the lead policy officials from Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland took part in their first online discussion about the developments in legislation, funding and strategies for delivering services for people with Autism. – See more at: http://www.autismrpphub.org/groups/policy-research-practice/698/four-uk-lead-policy-officials-autism-big-conversation#sthash.olOaDHB6.dpuf A message from Professor Sue Leekam , Director of the Wales Autism Research […]
November’s Autism Friendly Screenings
For the first time, Showcase Cinemas are also on board, with all of their branches participating. This means that there are now four chances each month to watch an Autism Friendly Screening. November’s screenings will be: Sunday November 3rd – Turbo – 11am at Cineworld. Sunday November 10th – Cloudy with a chance of meatballs […]
Circular Autism RPP Hub Online Seminars – Autism Diagnostic Tools
Please join us on the AWARES conference centre for a series of free online seminars from the Autism Research Policy Practice Hub (Autism RPP Hub). The Autism RPP Hub (http://www.autismrpphub.org/ ) is an open access site that champions the use of research in policy and practice in the UK and beyond. It is sponsored by […]
