SASSI - Autism Support Group News

ITV Fixers
An interesting programme on ITV Fixers about young people with Aspergers supporting each other. For more information please visit their website here.

National Autistic Society Help! 2 - Adult Life Seminar
(Seminar for parents of adults with Autism/Asperger Syndrome)
14 October 2010 - 10.00 am – 2.30 pm
at Bishopton Community Centre Stratford upon Avon
Click here for more information
Click here for an application form

National Autistic Society - New Coventry Workshop dates

Understanding & Teaching Friendship Skills with Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Facilitated by Kevin Baskerville
Wednesday 29th September 2010 > 7pm – 9.30pm
Click here for more information and to apply.

‘Why Do They Do That?’ Understanding Behaviour in Individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Facilitated by Kevin Baskerville
Wednesday 24th November 2010 > 7pm – 9.30pm
Click here for more information and to apply.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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