Scotland’s Autism Show is a free event for parents, carers
and professionals that will be held over two days on Friday
3rd & Saturday 4th April 2020.
There will be different exhibitors and experts that are all centred around autism. There will also be professional speakers.
Click here for more information and booking details
A major retail company have developed an easy dressing range for children who have additional support needs, sensory issues or perhaps had surgery.
This new range of clothes have discreet pockets for feeding tubes, uses the softest materials, the fewest seams possible and hidden care labels that won’t irritate sensitive skin which is particular important for children with sensory issues.
Click here for more information
Here is one of our pupils using the popper trousers whilst he is in cast.
Playful Tiger is for children and young adults with Autism with a focus on sensory engagement. Tickets are still available for this performance on Friday 21st September.
ASD Meltdowns Workshop available to all parents, carers and staff working with children and young people with Autism.
Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April.
Engage with Strathclyde: Autism – Partnerships with Families.
ASD, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome workshops in Glasgow Thursday 16th March.
Specific times and booking information available on flyer
Congratulations to Rachel Stoll, one of our senior pupils who has just received her 3 1/2st award.
We are all so proud of your achievements Rachel.
Glasgow Fort have announced they are to turn off all music in stores and across the retail park every Sunday between 10 and 11am.
This will allow for a better experience for those people who have Autism and allow them to shop without a sensory overload.
Click here for more details
Congratulations to Dylan, from class Staffa who completed his munro challenge, climbing Ben Nevis at the weekend and raised over £2,000 for Scottish Autism.
What a great achievement and we are all so proud of you Dylan.
Autism Friendly Cinema screenings coming up this weekend.
Click here to watch a short video on Autism and the importance of Communication.
Where fitness meets fun during the Easter holidays, ASN Nerf War at Broadwood Stadium on Sunday 3rd April
4:30 – 6:30pm. Click here for booking details
Click here for more details about Micro Fitness
Innovative autism friendly screenings provide opportunities
for people with autism or sensory sensitivity to enjoy a trip to the cinema.
New screenings coming up include Zootropolis, Eddie the Eagle and Batman v Superman.
Check out your local cinema for viewing details.
Come join Brian Smith our Music Therapist at the ASD Parents’ Forum on Monday 7th March, 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
He will share information and experiences and then there will be the opportunity for coffee and chat afterwards.
All parents welcome
Are you looking for a case to protect your iPad?
Check out these cases designed by a parent of a child with Autism.
Click here for more information.
Rollerstop is delighted to announce that in conjunction with Don’t Stop Me Now Scotland CIC, they will be hosting a trial autism friendly roller disco.
The event will take place on Sunday 6th March 10:00 – 11:15am.
Click here for more information Or contact Rollerstop.co.uk
World Autism Awareness Week is back! There is no better time in the year to raise awareness about autism and make
a difference to the lives of autistic people across the UK – so sign up and join in!
Saturday 2nd April to Friday 8th April.
Edinburgh Airport first in Scotland to develop support toolkit
for passengers with additional needs.
In the first project of its kind in Scotland, Edinburgh Airport has launched a support package to help passengers with autism
and other additional support needs travel through the airport.
Working closely with Scottish Autism, the airport’s
corporate charity partner for 2014, and disability equality
group Wideaware, Edinburgh Airport has developed the
‘Travelling with Additional Needs’ toolkit as part of a wider
support packageto help passengers and their families better cope with the what can be a daunting task of navigating their way through a busy airport.
