Ambitious about Autism’s next seminar on TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE for young people with SEN, on June 29, is now open for bookings. It will cover housing and supported living, benefits, employment and financial planning. Parents and Carers only £10 including lunch. Transition to adult life at 18 for young people with SEN and disabilities requires good planning. Understanding housing and supported living ... Read More »
Most parents of children on the autism spectrum worry about their offspring’s future. ‘Different or Disabled? A Positive Approach to Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum’ by Dr Charlotte Aldred describes the techniques which enabled her son, John, to develop into a happy, fulfilled and independent adult from a child who had great difficulty relating to and communicating with his peers, coping with change or noise, engaging in motor activities, ... Read More »
We are delighted to announce that Hillcrest Childrens Services parent company Outcomes First Group, has come together with Options Group, to create one of the UK’s largest providers of specialist care and education. The combined Group will look after circa 700 children and young adults across services ranging from special schools, residential care, colleges and specialist fostering. The merger offers ... Read More »
A specialist residential service in North Lincolnshire is celebrating its 15th anniversary during Autism Awareness Week. Options Roxby House, offering residential services for people aged 16 and over, is preparing for a BBQ and a variety of exciting activities to mark the special occasion. The anniversary falls in Autism Awareness Week, launched to improve the understanding of autism. Lots of ... Read More »
The A Word is the latest TV programme to broadcast autism. It’s a highly watchable drama written by Peter Bowker about a family coming to terms with five-year-old Joe’s autism. It features more than just autism, it tackles love, lust, family, relationships and rivalries. The A Word is set against the beautiful scenery of the Lake District and plays out ... Read More »
Birmingham City Council has partnered with Autism West Midlands, the leading charity in the region for people with autism, and Google Trusted photographers Tony & Nic Jauncey to provide Street View type Virtual Tours to support the 60,000 people with autism, living in the West Midlands. Catherine Klein, Senior Manager at Autism West Midlands, explains “Accessing new places can make ... Read More »
An organisation providing specialist autism services is holding a conference in the spring in support of autism awareness. The ‘Autism – in pursuit of happiness’ conference will invite parents, carers and professionals to take advantage of the knowledge and experience of the Options team, hear from expert speakers and provide the opportunity to get together with like – minded people ... Read More »
The winners of the fourth annual Autism Professionals Awards have been announced at a special ceremony at Telford International Centre. The top accolade, the Lifetime Achievement Award, went to Professor Sir Michael Rutter for his outstanding contribution to research in autism. The National Autistic Society (NAS) event, sponsored by Axcis Education Recruitment, was hosted by comedian Janey Godley and Janet ... Read More »
Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism, has launched its Employ Autism campaign at its national employability event. Latest figures show that only 15 per cent of people with autism are in full-time paid employment. Many young people with autism have the ability and desire to work, but do not have the opportunities and ... Read More »
Specialised dance classes for children on the autism spectrum have been expanded in London. The RADiate project – led by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and with generous new funding provided by the City of London Corporation’s charity, the City Bridge Trust – will offer subsidised dance classes to children on the autism spectrum, including children with moderate to ... Read More »
A doting dad has released a song for charity in honour of his three-year-old son Brooklyn, whose autism means he can sing but can’t speak. The single is entitled ‘Mr B’, refering to the affectionate nickname Ryan O’Connor has for his son who is learning to communicate through singing. The song is written and performed by this loving dad. The song ... Read More »
The festive season can be an extremely stressful time for children with autism. For most families, Christmas is a time of celebration and fun. The odd bah-humbug moment aside, most of us would probably admit to enjoying the sheer indulgence of it all. If, however, a member of your family has autism and/or a learning disability, it may be a ... Read More »
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