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 …
Article: Reading with children with autism
From Penguin Books https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/children/2020/apr/reading-with-children-autism.html Books are a wonderful way to connect with children, but autistic children can face distinct challenges …
Online Events: Scottish Autism (Spring)
A wide selection of online groups and events over the coming months. Including: Online Dance Movement Online Gaming Online Art …
Listen: BBC IPlayer – 1800 Seconds on Autism
Fern Brady on her recent autism diagnosis 1800 Seconds on Autism Just two weeks after an autism diagnosis, comedian Fern …
Do: Edinburgh & Glasgow Urban Nature Maps
Edinburgh and Glasgow Urban Nature Maps created by Urban Good and Rob Bushby with support from a range of partners and funders. …
Watch: BBC IPlayer – Mae’s Guide to Autism
Fourteen-year-old Mae is fed up with people misunderstanding autism and has created a guide to try and help people understand. …
Online Training: Understanding Autism Awareness (Various Dates)
Understanding Autism: Awareness An interactive workshop exploring what is meant by Autism, raise the awareness of how to work with …
Listen: Autism, Film and Patterns
If, and, then are the three words which underpin Simon Baron-Cohen’s exploration of how humans reason and develop solutions to …
Winter Safety on the Spectrum
Safety is a top priority for all parents. This is especially true if your child is on the autism spectrum, …
Restrictions on going out and shielding in Scotland
On 5 January 2021 mainland Scotland moved to a temporary lockdown with new ‘level 4’ coronavirus restrictions in place to …
The Reason I Jump: behind a groundbreaking film on autism
The cinematic language of The Reason I Jump, an ambitious documentary which attempts to simulate the sensory experience of non-verbal …
New National Post Diagnostic Support Service
Information on the 6 month pilot providing post diagnostic support for autistic people and their families. Following the Scottish Government’s Programme …
New measures to improve autism awareness and training within schools and educational settings
Three Scottish charities have welcomed new measures developed in partnership with the Scottish Government (SG), the General Teaching Council for …
Jan-March 2021 Midlothian Events From Lothian Centre For Inclusive Living
A great selection of workshops and support groups from Lothian Centre For Inclusive Living coming in the new year. Workshops …
MENTAL HEALTH EVENT 15 AND 16 DECEMBER 2020 – SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
A joint event hosted by the Local Area Co-ordinators and People First. The Local Area Co-ordinators (Stuart and Catherine) and …
Scottish Autism: December Events
We have some exciting events coming up this month. As it has been a particularly challenging year for some and …
Listen on BBC IPlayer: 1800 Seconds on Autism
The 1800 Seconds on Autism podcast is back by popular demand. Here’s the first episode, which is based on listener …
Article: Neurodiversity – Is your brain wired differently? Mine is
What is neurodiversity? It might sound scientific or complex, but the term is really a way to reflect the variety …
Free Online Event – The Chatterbox Project
The Chatterbox Project’s online event has been designed and developed by young people to raise awareness of International Day of …
Online Activity Groups – From Number 6 (Autism Initiatives UK)
A huge range of online activity and support groups for autistic adults are available through Number 6. These include: Anxiety …
Dates n Mates Scotland – Virtual Christmas Party
Join Dates n Mates Scotland for some virtual festive fun on : Friday 18th December 2020 at 7pm–9pm Free entry …
Online Event: Life on a Spectrum – Artist talk with Mahlia Amatina and Jennifer Gilbert
Date And Time Thu, 22 October 2020 18:00 – 19:00 BST The Free Space Project is pleased to support an …
Article (TES): 10 things autistic students want you to know
To improve CPD around autism at her school, this teacher asked her students to co-host a training session. It is …
Article: Being accepted as an autistic artist
Ashleigh Williams, aka Babeworld, discusses the nuance of ‘acceptance,’ revealing the ease with which terms like ‘diversity’ can become instruments of …
Watch BBCiplayer – Step into the Ring
Enter the world where anything is possible.James lost his sight as a child in a car accident, Pocket is struggling …
Resource: Guide to create your own social story
Fantastic article and step by step guide from https://reachoutasc.com/resources/ on how to write your own social story to suit a …
