Midlothian autism strategy group sounds terribly official but we are a bunch of people who work in Midlothian who care about autism, and what difference we can make by working together. Some of us work in education, social care or health, some of us work in employment support or the arts. We got together because... Continue Reading →

https://www.scottishautismconference.org

Another toe tapping, foot stomping great night out for anyone with a disability in Midlothian. FRIDAY 6th APRIL Mayfield Community Club 5 Stone Place, Mayfield £1 entry 7-10.30pm All welcome - if you need support please bring your own

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07m4wyh After twenty years away from poetry, during which he co-wrote The Royle Family and produced Gavin & Stacey, amongst others, Henry Normal returns to Radio 4 for a comic and poetic look at his family life. A Normal Family is centred around Henry's son, Johnny, who was diagnosed with "mildly severe" autism. Through stand-up... Continue Reading →

One of the things you told us in the development of the strategy was having an easy way to find out about autism supports in Midlothian. Think of this guide as a 'work in progress' rather than a perfect picture. We've divided it into adult supports, and children and family supports. Just click on the... Continue Reading →

“My Place, My Perspective is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and will be delivered in partnership by Lothian Autistic Society, The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Historic Environment Scotland. The project is funded for three years and we, ideally, would like the young people to stay for the duration of the project. Young people... Continue Reading →

DESCRIPTION Content: This workshop looks at the triad of impairments and therefore why socialising may be hard for someone with ASD and how it can be made easier. This workshop covers the following topics: the triad of impairments understanding the individual’s intrinsic capacity and natural desire for socialising strategies to make social situations easier what... Continue Reading →

Kaye Adams show this morning (7th Feb) featured discussion from parents and teachers from all over Scotland discussing mainstreaming in schools for students with additional needs. You can listen again here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09qq6n7 The Scottish Autism, NAS and Children in Scotland survey gathering feedback from families on the subject closes on February 9th here's the link... Continue Reading →

THURSDAY LIVE is for adults with learning disabilities and if you need support please bring your support staff with you thanks. If you're new to TLIVE, please let Cherry Road know you'd like to join the fun. THURSDAY LIVE, Thursdays, 2pm-3pm, Cherry Road Resource Centre, Bonnyrigg For more info contact Annabel at Artlink annabel@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk 0131... Continue Reading →

Have a look at Team United's new opportunities for young people 8-14 years old https://www.facebook.com/teamunitedsco/posts/443007629450383

As part of Dalkeith's Museum's Corn Exchange community engagement project, pupils from Saltersgate school have been developing an exciting piece of work in response to the story of the escaped monkeys from the Zoo circus in 1933 in Ironmills Park. Using newspaper articles as a starting point, the pupils have been creating drawings and images... Continue Reading →

A website for autism related resources in Lothians http://www.autismtriagescotland.co.uk Their facebook page Is https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismtriagescotland/    

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This calendar might help us share events across Midlothian. Midlothian Autism Calendar of Events You can upload your own event easily so that others can see it by emailing kara@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk for the link.  

Cherry Road's Golden Group have started a new group which welcomes older adults with learning disability, autism or dementia to joint their stories, poems, news and memories sessions. Anyone who has their own support can join in. It's free on Tuesdays 11-12, Loanhead Library, The Loanhead Centre, George Avenue, Loanhead EH20 9LA In association with Midlothian... Continue Reading →

  Barnardo’s Caern Project regularly runs groups open to people living in the Lothians. We provide Barnardo’s Cygnet service is widely recognised for its award winning parenting support programme that is now available to parents of children on the autistic spectrum aged 5-18. The programme is designed to: increase parents understanding of autistic spectrum conditions... Continue Reading →

The project, for women with a learning disability in Midlothian, is looking for women with learning disability who migh be interested in a health and wellbeing exercise group in Midlothian. We ran a pilot in Ladywood Leisure centre, but are interested to hear from you, and find a good place to host it. Would you... Continue Reading →