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 …
Read: ‘Without what made me “me”, I’d be a shadow of myself’ – portraits of life on the autism spectrum
When photographer Mary Berridge’s son was diagnosed with Asperger’s, she began to see his world in a new light. She …
Watch: Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism
Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine have three children: eight-year-old twins Leo and Penelope, and five-year-old Felicity. All three have …
Listen: Cbeebies Radio Autism Stories
Hear about the autism spectrum, told through children’s personal experiences. Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p073x2yc
Support: Neuk Collective Manifesto
Neuk Collective is a new collective of neurodivergent artists, funded by Creative Scotland’s Create:Inclusion project. Check out their manifesto for …
Watch: Scottish Autism Guest Q&A
Did you miss our Q&A with Ashley Storrie this week? We’ve got you covered…Watch our Deputy CEO, Charlene Tait as …
Visit: Scottish National Portrait Gallery – Early Openings – Autism and Sensory-friendly mornings
SATURDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2021 FROM 09:00-10:00 A relaxed, supported, early morning at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery for families with …
Get Support: The Action Group – Child Disability Payment
Are you the parent of a child with a disability or health condition? Child Disability Payment is replacing Disability Living …
Read: Divergent Influencers Report – “Hear Our Voices, Respect our Choices”
The Divergent Influencers, a group facilitated by the Scottish Transitions Forum, have launched the findings from a Scotland wide consultation process …
Read: Limitless
In 2016 we created Limitless, a pilot project that explored good practice in using drama and theatre methodologies with autistic children, …
Access: Edinburgh’s Christmas
https://www.edinburghschristmas.com/pages/access Please find information for the accessibility of all our sites below. If you have any further queries regarding accessibility, …
Watch: Short films created for and with Autistic young people
About Something Love Cubbious (adj.) meaning ‘something love’ “My cat Rocco is cubbious. People can be cubbious too. Even objects …
Online Event: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Wednesday Nov 24 2021 10:30AM Book: https://childreninscotland.eventbritestudio.com/168092961573 We’re running this webinar as an abbreviated version of the full-day training course …
Watch: 2065 – The Multi Sensory Movie
Order a movie ticket and you will also receive a sensory box in the form of a Rebel Pack by …
Attend: Unlimited Connects – Scotland (Free/Online)
An exciting programme consisting of pitches, a zine-making workshop and a panel discussion from some of Scotland’s most interesting artists. …
Exhibition: Neuk Collective
Neuk Collective is a new collective of neurodivergent artists, formed as part of a project funded as part of Creative …
Take the survey – Accessing Mental Health Services: Autistic Community
Assenti Research are working with the Scottish Government, COSLA and Inspiring Scotland to improve understanding of the experiences Autistic people …
Contribute to Research on ‘The Impact of Coronavirus to those on the autism spectrum’
Help contribute to research on ‘The impact of Coronavirus to those on the autism spectrum’ a dissertation by Masters student …
Read: Amazing Autistic Teachers E-Booklet
A free e-booklet to help all those involved in school education understand, value and appreciate the advantages autistic teachers can …
Important space in Midlothian: Chris’s House Dalkeith
An important space in Midlothian, highlighted by midspace.co.uk – Midlothian’s Mental Health Information Website “Chris’s House Dalkeith is now open. …
Have your say: Midlothian HSCP Autism Strategic Plan Consultation
Have your say in how we plan, design and deliver services for Autistic people over the next three years. Take …
Join – ‘Autism and Sex Education’ Webinar
Time12:00pm to 1:00pm Date 7th September 2021 Location Online Price Free Come along to our webinar where Peter Vermeulen, from …
Join: PASDA for the Midlothian Support Group
Join Pasda for the Midlothian Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults for a meet up on 22nd September. Fourth …
Submit your films: Oska Bright Film Festival
Enter your film and be part of one of the boldest film festivals in the world! We’re looking for films …
Fund: The Access to All Arts Fund
Apply until noon on the 13 September. The Access All Arts Fund has been created to support 11–26 year-olds with …
Watch and Learn: Short Film and Toolkit from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
A wonderful toolkit created by CommunicationFIRST, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint in an …
Autism Ideas in Midlothian 