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 […]
Ricks 10k run
Just to let you all know Rick ran the BUPA Greater Manchester 10k Run today 15th May in 1hr 3mins – will let you know what he raised as soon as its all collected. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and you can still donate by visiting Ricks giving page click http://www.bmycharity.com/ricksimpson and make […]
Proposed changes to Definition of Autism
Dear all, as mentioned at Annual Autism conference in Stockport a few months ago the USA has been considering the terminology associated with Autism. The extract below represents a fairly brief summary of planned changes to what autism is described as (ie Autism, aspergers, PDD etc). Crucially the classic ‘Autism Triad’ of impairments is […]
Government review of Special Educational Needs
For the full report you need to copy click the embed link below. I have not read this but see it as essential that SPACE consider this as a group. The report on the radio this morning suggested that the Statement be replaced by a single document covering school, health, etc. On the face of […]
How we got on at BIRD
I promised those who asked that I would put a post on to let you know how we got on at B.I.R.D yesterday. The assessment took around an hour and a half with lots of talking and asking Ben how he felt about things and what troubles he had, Ben was brilliant and very honest […]
Government hopes they will provide 30,000 volunteering days a year
I suspect you may need to copy the attached into your web browser. Whilst i have many question about BS (Big Society of course), surely 500,000 civil servants volunteering for one day each would equal 500,000 days. Not quite sure how they have got to 30,000. http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/1055632/Civil-servants-encouraged-volunteer/
