National Museum of Scotland – Autism Friendly Space Workshops 21st October
Reach for the stars this October and join us for a space workshop for autistic children and their families. Dress …
A New Autism Youth Theatre
http://www.team-united.org.uk/programmes.html Weekly theatre classes for young people with autism – sessions begin after the Autumn school holidays. Registration essential – …
AMASE – A Short Guide to Autistic People’s Mental Health Needs
Supporting Autistic Mental Health – A short guide to autistic people’s mental health needs and how to meet them. Download …
Blue Peter – Young author talks about writing and autism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/bp-libby-scott-and-rebecca-westcott-interview Find out more about 11-year-old Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott’s book Can You See Me? which follows a young …
Artlink and Cherry Road Sensory Events at Glasgow Tramway
A season of immersive events aimed at breaking down barriers of difference through shared experience. In response to Nick Cave’s …
Connecting Midlothian Socially Disco October 4th
The September disco has been moved to the end of August! Friday 4th October 2019, 7-10.30pm £1 entry Mayfield Community …
Edinburgh Fringe provides sensory backpacks
https://www.edfringe.com/learn/news-and-events/fringe-society-to-provide-sensory-backpacks-for-autistic-people The Fringe Society has a number of sensory backpacks which are available to borrow free of charges for autistic children …
Columcille’s Music for all in September – in Bonnyrigg
Music for ALL has some spaces for the sessions starting this September. Music for ALL is focused to welcome people …
Midlothian Summer Fun for 5-18 year olds with additional support needs
Summer 2019 Loads of inclusive sensory, performance, trips and activities at Hawthorn Family Learning Centre for the under 5’s and …
The Autism Dividend – evidence for cost effective, better outcomes for autistic people
The UK’s failure to base support for autistic people on the best available evidence comes at an unacceptable human and …
Bolder Voices, Better Practice: Newly published independent guide to quality care for autistic people
National Autistic Taskforce Bolder Voices, Better Practice An independent guide to quality care for autistic people The National Autistic Taskforce …
The National Autism Project and the National Autistic Taskforce
The National Autism Project is a new project to provide authoritative recommendations on those aspects of autism research and practice …
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 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 August 2nd
It’s the August disco! Friday 2nd August 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. …
