Research participants required for a survey on parenting strategies.

Posted on November 15, 2017 by PCAN Admin

Research open to parents/carers of children aged 6 – 16 who live in the UK/Europe.

We are looking for parents/carers of children who experience difficulties (including, but not limited to children on the autism spectrum), to take part, as well as parents of children with no particular problems.

Taking part would involve you completing some questionnaires about your perspectives on your child’s behaviour, and the strategies that you use to manage it. The questionnaires are split into five sections, and should take about 45 minutes – one hour to complete altogether.

https://sites.google.com/site/lizonions/take-part

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Survey about play provision in Kirklees

Posted on November 6, 2017 by PCAN Admin

Kirklees are undergoing a review of all the play areas in Kirklees and forming a new play strategy. Please fill it in with your views and encourage others to as well as it is not specific to our children but affects every child in Kirklees.

Here is the link to the information and plan.

Here is the link to the smart survey

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Relaxed performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Posted on November 6, 2017 by PCAN Admin

The Lawrence Batley Theatre is pleased to announce they are having a relaxed performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at 2.30 pm on Wed 3 Jan 2018

Relaxed performances use less music and loud noises, and the houselights are kept on low to help those with extra sensory needs. People can leave and re-enter the auditorium as they please.

The relaxed performance of JACK & THE BEANSTALK is suitable for all ages and is accessible for individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities or any extra sensory needs.

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Trip to the trampoline park for Hearing impaired children and their siblings.

Posted on October 22, 2017 by PCAN Admin

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Huddersfield Bowling trip for visually impaired children aged 4-16 .

Posted on October 22, 2017 by PCAN Admin

see below for the reply form.

Huddersfield Bowling flyer

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Trip to Scarborough sea life centre for Visually impaired children aged 4-16 and their families

Posted on October 22, 2017 by PCAN Admin

See the link below for the reply slip. Please contact the above numbers for more information.

Sealife Flyer-1

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PCAN Big Meet Up and AGM Monday 20th November 10 to 2 pm, Textile Centre Huddersfield

Posted on October 20, 2017 by PCAN Admin

You are invited to our Big Meet Up on Monday 20th November at the Textile Centre, Red Doles Lane, Huddersfield HD2 1YF 10am to 2 pm

The PCAN Big Meet Up is a chance to meet other parents, have a lovely lunch, find out what’s been going on in Kirklees and at PCAN over the last 12 months and also find out what’s new. Tom Brailsford, Head of Joint Commissioning (Children) for Kirklees and North Kirklees CCG will be coming to talk to us about the changes at CAMHS following our input into the consultation last year. We will also have updates on the Local Offer, current consultations in Kirklees for you to get involved in, and any progress on engagement work have already carried out that you may have been involved in.

Our Annual General Meeting will take place at the event. We will be proposing some changes to the structure and management of PCAN so need your views and votes please.

If you are interested in being a Trustee at PCAN or would like to help out at events, please get in touch with us before the event on 07754102336. We are looking for Trustees to help steer the work at PCAN, or volunteers who like meeting and chatting to people to help out at events. We would also like to hear from anyone who has experience with charity accounts.

Please make sure you list your dietary requirements when booking. A voluntary donation towards the cost of the food would be welcome on the day (£3).

Lunch is provided so please book a place here

Look forward to seeing you,

Regards

The PCAN Team

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Autism Engagement and information session 31st October 7 – 9

Posted on October 10, 2017 by PCAN Admin

7pm-9pm

Please can people Email Emma (emma.boyes@locala.org.uk ) if you wish to attend.

Also if you cannot make this event but would like to attend a daytime one then please contact her as this may be a possibility if there is enough interest.

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