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 …
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 5th April
It’s the March disco Friday 5th April 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. …
Midlothian autism and other supports
One of the things you told us in the development of the strategy was having an easy way to find …
THURSDAY LIVE: Free performances for adults with learning disability/autism
THURSDAY LIVE is for adults with learning disabilities and if you need support please bring your support staff with you …
Autism Triage Scotland
A website for autism related resources in Lothians http://www.autismtriagescotland.co.uk Their facebook page Is https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismtriagescotland/
Music and Spoken Word Sessions for Older Adults
Cherry Road’s Golden Group have started a new group which welcomes older adults with learning disability, autism or dementia to …
Cygnet – Barnardos Supports for Parents and Siblings
Barnardo’s Caern Project regularly runs groups open to people living in the Lothians. We provide Barnardo’s Cygnet service is …
