Autism Support Group, Solihull
SASSI is an Autism Support Group for parents/guardians of children or young people with an autistic spectrum disorder. All are welcome whether there has been a diagnosis or there is one pending. We offer a social opportunity to talk to parents in the same situation and an opportunity to talk informally to a variety of professionals. There is a formal talk on a variety of subjects suggested by parents. We meet every month in a primary school hall; the location changes each time.
Autism Solihull
We hold fund raising and activities as well as social events for adults and children. We have close links to Autism West Midlands and the National Autistic Society.
Questionnaire - Improving Services for Children
Solihull Children and Young People's Trust want to hear from parents on how to improve services and opportunities for children and young people in the area.
The on-line questionanaire: www.surveymonkey.com/s/AskParents2010
For more information or to get a paper copy or a version in large print, please contact the Family Information Service on 0800 389 8667.
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autism west midlands
Solihull ASD Siblings Group
For young people ages 11 - 16 with a brother or sister with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)
The Solihull ASD siblings group will take place once a month between 2 -4pm at Solihull Methodist Church Hall to enable siblings to have fun, meet other young people with brothers or sisters with ASD, learn more about ASD and discuss issues and find out how to ncope better.
Interested or want to find out more? Please contact Kerry Purnell on 0121 450 759 or 07971 261 328 oe email: kerryp@autismwestmidlands.org.uk for a referral form.
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Autism Awareness Centres inc.
5th Annual Conference on Autism
May 20th and 21st, Birmingham
Penns Lane, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
The May 20th presentation with Marc Serruys will be particularlyrelevant with the Autism Bill recently being passed in Parliament and with the National Autism Strategy to be published in March, 2010, as these will help meet the needs of this vulnerable group of people.
The May 21st presentation with Paula Aquilla will be of interest to those working or living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities, Down Syndrome or Sensory Processing Disorder.
For more information and to register please download the flyer.
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Artists Wanted!
An exhibition for artists with Autism and Asperger syndrome has been organised by Solihull G2 Gallery and autism west midlands.
Can you draw, paint, scult or make art work for display in March 2010? Art can be produced to any theme and can be 2D or 3D.
There are 3 age categories: Primary (5-11) Secondary (11-18) and Adult (18+).
Dealine for entries is 5.00pm Friday 12th March 2010.
To find out how to submit art work contact: Claire Hickey - chickey@solihull.gov.uk - 0121 704 8349.
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Free Pantomine Tickets!!!
We've been offered free tickets (adults & children) for Cinderella at Sutton Town Hall on 18th Feb (Thurs) or 20th Feb (Sat). We need to know members by 29th Jan at the latest - or the next meeting on 28th. If you're interested please get in touch with Jan Bradshaw via the contact page.
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New Course -
Autism, Asperger Syndrome & Semantic Pragmatic Disorder
"Practical Strategies for Common Problems"
Tuesday 26th January, 6.30pm - 8.45pm - Sharmans Cross Junior School.
Terry Gilligan, Independent Speech and Language Therapist is running a course to examine the differences between Classical Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Semantic Pragmatic Disorder.
For more information...
Visit: www.talkingmatters.org
Email: terry.gilligan@virgin.net
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A Big Thanks!
A big thanks to Kate Smith at Liberty Property Lts and everyone at Blythe Valley Business Park and Shirley Lions who chose SASSI as this year's charity. We've been given a cheque for £2,700.
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New Local Groups
Spectrum and Autism Parent Support Group
Click here to find out more...
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Record turnout for Blythe Valley Park Charity Fun Run!
A RECORD number of runners took part in the sixth annual Blythe Valley Park Charity Fun Run in Solihull. £3000 was raised for SASSI...
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Free Lecture
Raun K Kaufman will discuss key principles of 'Son Rise Program' at
Conference Aston Lakeside Centre, University of Aston, Aston Triangle, Birmingham
To register:
Visit: www.autismtreatment.com/uk
Email: tour@autismtreatmentcenter.org
Call: 020 300 480 89
Next SASSI Meeting
Thursday 28th January at 7.15pm - Sharmans Cross Junior School.
Elizabeth Altfield from autism west midlands will give a parent's perspective and Sophie Altfield will give a siblings perspective. Followed by AGM.
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ASD Surgeries
Bring your query to the panel and other members. Dates include:
25th February at 7.15pm - Bishop Wilson School, Chelmsley Wood.
24th March at 7.15pm - Langley Primary School, Olton.
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Interesting Talks
Run by NAS at Coventry Resource Base - Exhall Grange Coventry.
1st December (10.30 am – 12.30 am)
Autism & The Senses
More info & Booking Form...
15th December (10.30 am – 1.30 pm)
Visual Support Workshop
More info & Booking Form...
28th January 2010 (10.30 am – 12.30 am)
Introduction to Dyspraxia
More info & Booking Form...
Wednesday 13th January 2010 (6 pm – 8 pm)
Personalisation - What’s it all about?
More info & Booking Form...
For more information contact: coventryresourcebase@nas.org.uk