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 Events in 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.
16th September (7.15pm)
Bentley Heath Primary School,
Widney Close, Bentley Heath, B93 9AS
16th May 2010
SASSI Needs You
New committee members needed! Helpful books. Our last meeting. Details on May and June's meetings. Read more...
Next SASSI Meetings
16th September at 7.15pm - Bentley Heath Primary School
Kevin Baskerville on Sensory Issues.
21st October - Venue and time TBC
Lee Burden on Sex Education and Relationships.
Thanks to John Simpson
Thanks to John Simpson for his excellent talk in June. It was a very successful meeting with over 100 people. Thanks as well to Marston Green Junior School for all their help.
Signpost Autism - Holiday Clubs 2010 at Langley Campus
Clubs will be held within the Langley campus and will be facilitated by staff experienced in supporting children and young people with autism.
Art
Monday mornings 10am - 12pm
26th July
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd August
Music, Movement & Drama
Tuesday afternoons 2pm - 4pm
27th July
3rd 10th, 17th, 24th August
Sport
Wednesday mornings 10am – 12pm
28th July
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August
Dance
Thursday afternoons 2pm – 4pm
29th July
5th 12th 19th 26th August
For an application form for one of the above clubs please contact Lindsay
Tel 0121 700 7437 or 07813 050 859
Email: signpostautism@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
AGM - January 2010
Thanks to Elizabeth and Sophy Attfield for the excellent talk. Members voted for committee to continue (34 in favour and 2 abstentions).
The Saturday Club (10.00am - 12 noon)
Group for young people aged 13+ wiuth learning difficulties. Provides a varied programme based around sports and arts and crafts. There is also the opportunity to take part in the Arts Award Scheme. The club also provides opportunities for longer projects, and organises trips out and residentials.
Hatchford Brook Y & C Centre
Old Lode Lane, Solihull, B92 8JE
Tel: 0121 743 9412
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 cope 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.
New local Groups
Spectrum - meet in the Community Room, Mapledene Primary School, Mapledene Road, Sheldon, B26 3XE. For more information please contact Wendy on: spectrumsupportgroup@blueyonder.co.uk
Autism Parent Support Group - Run by autism west midlands, supported by Solihull SISS - meets last Monday of each month between 10am and 11am at Burman Childrens Centre, Velsheda Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2JW.
Autism Parent Support Group - Held in Blasall Common Clinic every other Thursday afternoon. Phone Jill Hubbleday or Karen Southgate on 01676 532 381.
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.
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
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...
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.
