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July 2024
Online Autism Advice and Consultation Sessions – Shropshire County
Need to chat? Looking for advice? Book onto one of our online support sessions with a specialist Autism Advisor. They can discuss difficulties and coping strategies for children/young people up to their 18th birthday. You must have be a resident of Shropshire County To book, you will need to select a date and time from the dropdown list. A few days before your appointment you will be sent a 'Microsoft Teams' link. Please check your spam folder in case your…
Find out more »Sandwell Telephone Autism Advice and Consultation Sessions – Parents
Do you need Autism Specialist Advice and Guidance or someone to talk too who has lived experience of parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum? If so, then why not book a free 45 min Telephone Consultation with one of our Autism Specialist Advisors. For more information, please email: sandwellfamily@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Criteria: You or a supporting professional suspect your child may be on the Autism Spectrum? You are a Sandwell Resident Your child is age between 0 – 17 years You…
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Black Country Online Autism Advice and Consultation Sessions – Adults
Need to chat? Looking for advice? Book onto one of our online support sessions with a specialist Autism Advisor. They can provide information and guidance for pre and post-diagnosed autistic adults and their families living in the Black Country. All professionals seeking advice please phone the Autism West Midlands Helpline 0121 450 7575 or email info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk. There are multiple dates and times available. To book, you will need to select a date and time from the dropdown list on the…
Find out more »Spectrum Support Group for Autistic Parents
Are you an autistic parent? Would you be interested in attending a support group with other autistic parents and sharing your experiences? If so, then Spectrum may be the support group for you. Monday evenings: 6.30pm-8pm 15/4/24 13/5/24 10/6/24 08/7/24 Sessions will be held on Microsoft Teams Contact amandap@autismwestmidlands.org.uk for more information
Find out more »Handsworth Parent Carer Support Group
Join us for our Parent Support Group where you will be able to meet with other parents, share ideas, celebrate achievements, and offer support. There will also be a focus each session, including the opportunity to benefit from guest speakers and a focus upon wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity. Light refreshments will be provided, and a member of Autism West Midlands will be present to offer support, advice and guidance. Ken Upton from Talking SENse will be delivering a talk about…
Find out more »Solihull Coffee Morning
An opportunity to meet parents/carers, share ideas, access peer support with a member of Autism West Midlands present to offer advice. Join us for a friendly, non-judgemental support group for parents and carers of autistic children within the Solihull postcode area. Led by an Autism specialist from Autism West Midlands who offer advice and guidance and training. Light refreshments are provided Numbers are limited and places need to be pre booked to allow staff to support you effectively. We look…
Find out more »Kings Heath Support Group
Join us for our Parent Support Group where you will be able to meet with other parents, share ideas, celebrate achievements, and offer support. There will also be a focus each session, including the opportunity to benefit from guest speakers and a focus upon wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity. Light refreshments will be provided, and a member of Autism West Midlands will be present to offer support, advice and guidance.
Find out more »Northfield Parent Carer Support Group
Join us for our Parent Support Group where you will be able to meet with other parents, share ideas, celebrate achievements, and offer support. There will also be a focus each session, including the opportunity to benefit from guest speakers and a focus upon wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity. Light refreshments will be provided, and a member of Autism West Midlands will be present to offer support, advice and guidance.
Find out more »Sutton Parent Carer Support Group
Join us for our Parent Support Group where you will be able to meet with other parents, share ideas, celebrate achievements, and offer support. There will also be a focus each session, including the opportunity to benefit from guest speakers and a focus upon wellbeing and embracing neurodiversity. Light refreshments will be provided, and a member of Autism West Midlands will be present to offer support, advice and guidance
Find out more »Wellbeing Walk meet up for autistic adults
Come join us for a leisurely walk and chat, focusing on wellbeing, for autistic adults like you! Come join us for a relaxing stroll through the beautiful grounds of National Trust - Croft Castle and Parkland. This event is specially designed for autistic adults looking to connect with others in a peaceful setting. An opportunity to meet other autistic adults, talk to staff from Autism West Midlands and enjoy nature in a calm outdoor setting. There is no expectation to talk or socialise…
Find out more »A whistle stop tour of Educational Health Care Plans ONLINE
Talking SENse! are a registered charity providing low cost advocacy, advice and support to parents of children with special educational needs & disabilities. On online workshop covering: ·EHC needs assessment re-cap ·Contents of an EHC plan ·What to watch out for ·Appeals The session will be roughly an hour and a half long. With an an optional Q&A at the end If you have any questions please contact Amy Steed on amys@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Find out more »Shrops Teens ‘All In’ – Bellevue Youth Club – Pizza & Circus Workshop
Come and join us at the Youth Club. We will be making pizzas for lunch and also have a visit from Leo's Loco Circus. We are very excited to be welcoming Leo's Loco Circus in the afternoon for some circus fun. As well as this amazing workshop we will also have our usual games, drawing and Lego available throughout the session. During the morning the young people will make their own pizzas which they will be eating for lunch (or…
Find out more »Dad’s Group
This is a great opportunity to meet other dads, access information and resources and find out what Autism West Midlands have to offer. One of our autism specialist advisors will be on hand to provide support. Refreshments provided. Sessions are last Thursday of every month. 7pm - 9pm
Find out more »LGBTQ and Autism Meet Up
Welcome to the LGBTQ and Autism Meet Up! Join us at the Swan Theatre, Worcester for an evening of connection, support, and understanding. This event is a safe space for individuals who identify as LGBTQ and are on the autism spectrum to come together, share experiences, and build a sense of community. Whether you're looking to make new friends, seek advice, or simply want to feel understood, this meet up is for you. Let's celebrate our diversity and forge new connections. We can't…
Find out more »Shropshire Family Event
Family Event. Come and join us for an adventure at Alderford Lake. Free entry for Shropshire residents. Welcome to the Family Event! Come and join us for an adventure at Alderford Lake Whitchurch. A chance to meet other parent/carers in an inclusive environment, lots of outdoor space to explore. The event is supported by our team of Specialist Autism Advisors. Meeting at the entrance at 11:00am. This event is accessible to Shropshire Council residents only Please book one ticket per…
Find out more »August 2024
Shropshire Teens – Battlefield Birds of Prey Centre, Shrewsbury
Hey teens of Shropshire, come hang out at Battlefield Birds of Prey Centre in Shrewsbury for an awesome day with some amazing feathered friends! Come join us at the Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre for an exciting day filled with amazing birds of prey! Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures while learning about their behaviors and habitats. This event is open to autistic teens in Shropshire 11-17 with an 'all in' number (no diagnosis required). You will need to…
Find out more »Black Country Wellbeing Walk for Parents and Families
Join us for a friendly, non-judgemental family wellbeing walk at Walsall Arboretum. This event is for families with autistic children. An opportunity to talk to Autism West Midlands Staff and other parents while enjoying the nature in an outdoor setting. We will meet on the free car park on Broadway north. Parents who bring children along with them must be responsible for them on the day as Autism West Midlands staff are only there to facilitate on the day. For…
Find out more »Shrops Teens -Bellevue Youth Club – Craft Workshops & Sensory (Teen Conf)
Come and join us at the Youth Club. There will be a decopatch workshop, biscuit decorating and a wellbeing workshop: sensory differences. Come and join us at the youth club where all of our usual games and Lego will be available . In addition to this, we will have a Decopatch workshop, biscuit decorating and we will also be delivering one of the sessions from our teen autism confident program: sensory differences. This will involve learning more about the 8…
Find out more »How Autistic People Process Information Webinar
Join us for an in-depth training session exploring How Autistic People Process Information. During this webinar, we will cover: Executive Function and what can support this Central Coherence Theory of Mind and the Double Empathy problem Monotropism The strengths of the autistic brain Book at: https://3edea674-300a-4420-9f42-a09bb5469dc4.webinarninja.com/live-webinars/10583925/register?in_tok=aac5837d-81e4-44ce-8147-a03fd2359993 This webinar is open to any parent, carer or professional in the West Midlands.
Find out more »Teen Autism Confident – Herefordshire
A free 3-week course for teens in Herefordshire to learn more about autism and meet other autistic teens in a supportive group environment. The course will explore topics ranging from understanding autism to self-esteem and self-image. Each session will focus on a different topic. The sessions consist of advisor led information and discussion; attendees are welcomed to join in but there is no pressure to do so. Places on the course must be booked in advance. The programme runs for…
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