Article: Scottish Autism launches suite of new training materials
Scottish Autism has launched a new training and consultancy service aimed at practitioners, professionals, and those that work with or …
Conference of technology to assist students with Additional Support Needs – June 2020
Edinburgh – 17 June 2020 £5 What to expect… Exhibition and presentations featuring many of the UK’s leading suppliers of software …
Free Event – Family Fun Technology Day 28th March 2020
When: Saturday 28th March 2020, 11am – 3:30pm Location: CALL Scotland, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ Run by specialist staff …
Talking Mats Training Course – 7th & 21st April 2020
Talking Mats Accredited Course – NHS Lothian Speech and Language Therapy Department Our next Talking Mats training course is: Tuesday …
Launch Event: Directory for Disabled People 2020 – 16th March
You are Warmly invited to pop in and join us at our drop in launch event of the new Directory …
Event: My Rights, My Life, My Decisions – 21st May
As part of Learning Disability Week, People First and Midlothian Local Area Co-ordinators are having an event for people with …
29th February – FIT AND FUN TASTER SESSION (FREE)
Ladywood Leisure Centre FIT AND FUN TASTER SESSION (FREE) Saturday 29th February 10a.m. to 11a.m. Gentle Exercise (seated/standing) for …
Pasda’s new support group for Carers and Parents of Autistic adults
PASDA – Supporting families of adults on the autistic spectrum Midlothian Peer Support Group Third Wednesday of each month 6:30-8:00pm …
Connecting Midlothian Socially Valentine’s Disco Feb 7th
Valentine’s Disco Friday 7th February 2020, 7-10.30pm £1 entry Mayfield Community Club 5 Stone Place Mayfield, EH22 5PF If you …
Article: Why Pixar’s First Non-Verbal Character In The Short ‘Loop’ Was a Game-Changer
Two teenagers floating together in a canoe doesn’t possess the makings of a compelling feature film if you ask director …
Article: Insights about Autism – Authenticity and Autism When being true to oneself means revealing differences.
When being true to oneself means revealing differences. It is widely acknowledged that authenticity is an important part of mental health and …
Article: My life with autistic twins: ‘Your family is cracking, but through the cracks comes light’
By Angela Cuming Specialists talk about success stories Greta Thunberg and Steve Jobs but all you think about is whether …
Calling all young people in West Lothian aged 16 to 29 who have a learning disability and/or autism, and who are leaving school or are looking for work.
West Lothian College Course starting August 2020 This course for young people in West Lothian aged 16 to 29 who …
Article: Accommodating for Neurotypicals, By Seb
Neurotypicals are fascinating creatures, they perform strange social rituals and talk in riddles and then (rather arrogantly) expect us to …
This Friday 7th February – Art and Sound For Self-Care
Join Gestalt & Art Therapist Alberto Jaén and Sound Weaver Leanne Skelly for a nourishing evening of Self-Care, suitable for …
SatARTday WITH ASHLEEN LEWIS – Edinburgh Sculpture Workshops
Dates Saturday 22 February – 14 March Time 2pm-4pm Price £40 Ages 5-11 with additional support needs Introducing a new inclusive SatARTday course …
Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network
This network was created to address the lack of a visible neurodiverse community within the Scottish performance sector, despite the …
Reminder – National Museum of Scotland Early Doors for Autism
8 Feb 2020 09:00–10:00 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free, booking required Join us at pre-public opening sessions for autistic children …
Carer Events and Training – Various, Edinburgh and Midlothian
Who are these courses and events for? The courses, events and activities listed on this website are free of charge …
The Autism Show June 2020 – Manchester, Birmingham, London
Welcome to The Autism Show, the national event for autism, in association with the National Autistic Society. If you’re looking …
Free Open University Course – Understanding Autism
Learn about autism, a complex and challenging long-term condition for many individuals and their families worldwide, and an aspect of …
Article: How to teach autistic pupils…by autistic pupils
Researcher Craig Goodall asked autistic pupils what they wanted from their teachers – and their answers surprised him. During my …
Understanding Autism Training – 30th January, Edinburgh
When: From 09:30 to 12:15 on 30th January 2020 Where: The Yard, 22 Eyre Place Lane, Edinburgh EH3 5EH Cost: …
Scottish Autism’s Share Magazine: Issue 10 Out Now
Share is one of the ways we communicate the work of our Centre for Practice Innovation, as well as other …
