Autism Ideas in Midlothian

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

Midlothian Council’s autism strategy ‘Two Trumpets’ was developed from the personal experience of local people, parents and practitioners who spoke …

The Autism Dividend – evidence for cost effective, better outcomes for autistic people

The UK’s failure to base support for autistic people on the best available evidence comes at an unacceptable human and …

Bolder Voices, Better Practice: Newly published independent guide to quality care for autistic people

National Autistic Taskforce Bolder Voices, Better Practice An independent guide to quality care for autistic people The National Autistic Taskforce …

The National Autism Project and the National Autistic Taskforce

The National Autism Project is a new project to provide authoritative recommendations on those aspects of autism research and practice …

Mon 29th April – Getting Career Planning Right for Autistic Students

Autism and Careers Services: Getting Career Planning Right for Autistic Students Monday 29 April 2019, 3.00pm – 5.00 pm …

Learning Disability Health Fair 15th May

free all day Health event for people with a learning disability in Midlothian. The event takes place on Wednesday 15th …

Expression of Interest for 1st National Autism Implementation Team event June 12th

Dear All Please see below an invitation to save the date and express interest for the first National Autism Implementation …

Gardener, Sailor, Illustrator, Natural Historian, Storyteller host autism event

Come along and hear these four passionate autistic people talk about their work, ideas, hopes, and experiences of being autistic …

April 2019 New Campaign announced encouraging more positive view of autism

Scottish Government announce new campaign with Inspiring Scotland enocuraging a more positive view of autism. Inspiring Scotland and The Scottish Government will …

‘Our ASD Journey in Midlothian’ – a parent’s experience and thoughts on PDA

Our ASD Journey in Midlothian This article is about our family’s ASD journey in Midlothian. With PDA awareness day coming up …

Autism welcome sport by Team United in April 2019

Come and try autism friendly sports in Midlothian this Easter with Team United Links to both opportunities are here TU …

Autism Friendly Museum Nights

Hi there, My name is Laura Bennison and I work as a Community Engagement Manager at National Museums Scotland. I’d …

Gail’s ‘Paper and Pens’ Friendly Autism Support Book now available

Gail Keating has distilled over 30 years of learning from pupils with autism or complex needs, in a new book …

Life’s Spectrum – Dalkeith songwriter’s song about her son

Dalkeith based songwriter Vicky Haylott wrote and performed a song about her improved perspective on life as a consequence of …

Boardmaker in Libraries

Boardmaker is symbol based software that can be used with anyone who needs additional support with communication. Join us to …

Connecting Midlothian Socially Disco Friday 3rd May

It’s the May disco! Friday 3rd May 2019, 7-10.30pm £1 entry Mayfield Community Club 5 Stone Place Mayfield, EH22 5PF …

Events and resources for autistic children and young people National Museum of Scotland

National Museums Scotland is committed to encouraging children and young people on the autism spectrum to visit and enjoy our …

VOCAL Short Break Fund Available for Carers

Wee Break Midlothian is administering a Short Breaks Fund and Better Breaks Fund at the moment. Details about these two funds is listed below: …

New comedy show explores social education for kids

“Gongo Learn the Rules!” is a new theatre show inspired by Midlothian Autism Strategy created by Penicuik based Engross Theatre Company. …

For all the dads

We wanted this website to share the thoughts and experiences of families living in Midlothian and not just about signposting …

What should we focus on next?

Midlothian autism strategy group sounds terribly official but we are a bunch of people who work in Midlothian who care …