SPECIAL PEOPLE NORTH
Hello, and a particular warm welcome to new staff and clients! The blog has been updated to tell you about Warrington Disability Day which is this Sunday 10th July – I’ll be there, it looks like it’ll be a great day out for all, so do come along if you can – more information […]
NEW LIVING AUTISM WEBSITE
As promised I am now writing to update you on the progress of Living Autism. Our website, www.livingautism.co.uk is now live and we would really appreciate some feedback from you. Our principal aim is threefold: · To provide families with an independent resource of free information, directories and discussions forums · To provide a […]
YOUTH IN ACTION
Information from Louise Lovenberry Youth in Action up and coming events My name is Louise Lovenberry and I have recently started a job for the youth in action team for the congleton district. I also work for Joy Daglish at Special people North. I was wondering if you could send this attachement to all your […]
TRANSPORT CONSULTATION
Transport Consultation We are pleased to be able to inform you that Cheshire East elected members have agreed to remove the proposal to charge for transport for post-16 students with special and complex needs. If you would like to read the full details of the meeting please follow the link http://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/Published/C00000282/M00003947/$$ADocPackPublic.pdf This […]
BREAKING NEWS
As some of you are aware we received some excellent news at our meeting on Monday night that the council are looking into an Autism Specific School here in East Cheshire. We are still going ahead with looking into the “Free School” option but please see below a report from Julie Alexander who spoke to […]
CRIMINAL JUSTICE FORUM
I attended the first meeting of the criminal justice forum held at Che ire police HQ. Representatives of several parent / carer groups were Present as were police. The main focus for the session was to establish a heightened level of awareness of ASC and understand how together we might share and learn from issues. […]
Washing problems
Just had to put this on here – my son 10yrs old would not go in the shower (only would have baths), have been trying to get him to have a shower for years but he always says it hurts. Anyway, the other night we both made a promise that if he put one hand […]
BBC Radio 4 Between ourselves
Olivia O’Leary brings together people with similar experiences. Two people with Asperger’s Syndrome share a fascinating and personal discussion. A fascinating, and very personal, discussion between two people who have Asperger’s Syndrome. Presented by Olivia O’Leary. Frederick Veal is in his late 40s, and was only diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome five years ago. He said […]
Autistic brains “organised differently” say scientists
click on link to read in full http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12937009
Male Carers Support Group – Macclesfield
First meeting 16:00 on Thursday April 14th at Kendal Road Offices of the Cheshire Carer’s Centre. [That’s at the Gawsworth end of Macclesfield!] The intention is to have monthly meetngs and associated activities to share ideas and give or get help. For more information call 01270215440, Dave Johnson, Male Carer Suport Worker at Cheshire Carer […]
