Here are some lovely quotes from our families – thank you so much for your kind words
Laura Pope,
“He can go somewhere and feel normal”
Lisa Gledhill
“He can mix with likeminded people and not feel self-conscious”
Mark Gledhill
“His main concern during the diagnostic process was that he wouldn’t be diagnosed with autism and wouldn’t be
allowed to come to SPACE any more.”
Ange mum of 12 year old
“It’s ok here for him, no peer pressure, he is prepared to try activities because there will be no bullying, no pressure, he will be supported but not forced, he can be himself, allowed to do his own thing not questioned why he is behaving in a different way.”
“SPACE listens to parents and responds to what they say their young people need. I mentioned about cooking and last week they made muffins. He came out head held high really proud of himself and offering to make a muffin for his gran”
“He has his own experiences (at SPACE), to talk about”
“I know he likes it because he wants to come every fortnight and he is obviously relaxed here.”
Pauline Gillman
“Great to know you aren’t alone”
James Galbraith
“Alfie counts down the days on his calendar to the next SPACE meeting”
“He is doing what other kids do, having fun and has made a good friend here”
“He can walk in and be fee at SPACE, it is not like a school common room where there may be bullies, and fear. It is an unencumbered safe environment for him”
