Ros Blackburn – Logically Illogical
Ros is an articulate adult with ASD who is able to share her thoughts and experiences of living with autism clearly and with considerable humour.
We have arranged for Ros to come and speak to our Friend of EarlyBird families on Weds 3rd Oct at the Holiday Inn, Dodworth, S75 3JT 10.00 – 12.30.
Coffee will be available from 9.30 for any EarlyBirds!
Minimal cost to cover expenses £10 per person or £15 per couple.
Professionals may attend if accompanying a family member at £15.
Entry will be by pre-paid ticket only as places are strictly limited so please return the attached form with your payment ASAP in order to secure your place.
Tickets will be sent in September after the summer break.
Healthy Minds Pilot Group #4
What is the NAS Healthy Minds Programme?
Working on the premise that ‘prevention is better than a cure’ we have developed a 2 day programme for families and an accompanying supporter which aims to help participants implement a range of strategies to offset any future mental health issues in children with ASD.
The focus is on building confidence, increasing self-esteem, reducing anxiety and developing resilience (BIRD!) in children building on the knowledge and strategies learnt on the EarlyBird / Plus Programmes.
Our next course will take place on Weds 10th October and Weds 7th November 10.00 – 2.30 at the EarlyBird Centre.
Places are available on a first come, first served basis for families with a child aged 5 – 11 years. This is a free course as it is still a work in progress, we are hoping to roll it out to families across the country from January 2013. Please contact us for an application form or if you have any further questions.
Happy hols from all at:
NAS EarlyBird Centre
Barnsley Road
Dodworth
S75 3JT
Tel: 01226 779218
www.autism.org.uk/earlybird
