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/
Letter to Michael Gove – Secretary of State for Education
please click on the link below to read the letter send off on Monday 14th Feb 2011 to Michael Gove, David Cameron, Nick Clegg and David Rutley MP Well done Julie for putting this together on behalf of all the parents within SPACE. Letter to Michael Gove – Secretary of State for Education
Big Soceity
I wonder whether there are any ideas / options that we might be able to consider and communicate as ways to promote what can and should be done locally to make things better for our special children. Having to fight the system on so many counts must present a real opportunity to save money in […]
Coalition plans to centralise schools funding
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AUTISM VIDEOS
just thought I would add this topic – please feel free to add any videos you feel the group would be interested in. Living with Autism Trailor – by Polly Tommey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBAygk2d8V0&feature=email *** Polly Tommey “Hello Boys” Campaign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7RWFpAkcbo *** Jacqui Jackson talking about living with 5 children on the spectrum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nwqrhh6xhk *** The Autistic […]
Schools ‘should be responsible for their own teaching standards’
Full real insomniacs only – i dread to think that, not withstanding the demands for better trained governors and head who understand performacne management, what might be next in giving schools total control / hegemony to look after our kids with little oversight and support. click the link for the full report or see […]
Disability & Physical Impairment (DSI) Services
Please click below for information from Babak Bassirian- DSI Consultant – on the East Cheshire Disability & Physical Impairment Services. CE Disability and Physical impairment (DPI) Service also see Disability & Physical Impairments related guidance please refer to: http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupRenderCustomPage.asp?GroupID=220207&ResourceID=1146476 for more information you can contact Babak at Disability & Physical Impairments Consultant, Services for Children […]
