July e-news Cambridge NAS Branch
Welcome
Welcome to the July issue of the NAS Cambridge Branch E-news. We hope that many of our readers will be having a summer holiday, and for those that are travelling abroad there is a handy planning checklist on the NAS website (http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member/membership-enewsletter/handy-holiday-tips.aspx). Travelling with young children with ASD can be hard-going, especially with long waits at airports or long flights.
REPORTS
NAS Cambridge Branch is very pleased to announce the start of a pre-school children/parents support Group; "Meet and Play".Parents/ carers of preschool children who have social communication difficulties are warmly invited to drop in to 'Meet and Play'.
When: on Tuesday October 5th 2010 and then on the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30 till 2.30 pm.
Where: Cherry Hinton Junior School Children's Centre, Fulbourn Old Drift,CB1 9ND
Come to meet other carers and let your children play in a safe setting.The group is supported by the Children's Centre Manager and by experienced professionals who are members of the NAS Cambridge Branch.
Tea and coffee provided
If you are interested contact the Branch; E-mail: cambridge@nas.org.uk, Tel: 07920 150407 or just drop in for the first time
Adult ASD Project launch Report
Cambridgeshire’s Adult Autism Development Project was formally launched on 19th May 2010 with those attending from a good cross section of parent/carers, those with ASD, professionals and service providers.
Claire Bruin, Service Director, Adult Services, Cambridgeshire County Council chaired the event and set out Cambridgeshire County Council’s involvement and the partnership working of the project.
Maria Cooper, Development Officer for Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders provided an overview of the role and aims of the project.
PROFILE
Committee member Profile: Alex murphy
The day my four-year-old son received a diagnosis of ASD, my husband and I walked away from the Child Development Clinic at Addenbrookes holding a brown envelope we’d been given and a warning that here on in everything would be a struggle. Inside the envelope were a few badly photocopied leaflets and fliers from various services. And that was it. I suppose I thought that a diagnosis would open doors to therapies, training and advice – the sort of thing I would expect from a hospital department focused on child development.
WHAT'S ON
THE SPECTRUM BALL THURS 30 SEPTEMBER 2010
An evening with
Jools Holland & Friends
THE SPECTRUM BALL in aid of
the National Autistic Society and the Autism Research Trust hosted by NAS President, Jane Asher and ARC Patron, Jools Holland
THURS 30 SEPTEMBER 2010
The Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London
Mayfair’s most glamorous Art Deco landmark
Linton Children’s Centre
Linton Children’s Centre
We are delighted that Linton Children's Centre is now open.
We're here for all families with babies and children under five. Please call in or contact us if you would like to register or if you need any information.
We look forward to meeting you and your children.
The Administrator at Linton Children’s Centre is Debby Jepps – Tel: 01223 893 594 or 0776 800 8919.
The Senior Involvement Family worker is Tina Hickey –Tel: 07554 407 924
Cherry Hinton Childrens Centre
Cherry Hinton Childrens Centre
What’s on this summer for families with children aged 0-5yrs? Click on the attachment below to find out, or contact:
Cherry Hinton Children’s Centre, Cherry Hinton Junior School, Fulbourn Old Drift, Cambridge, CB1 9ND
Tel: (01223) 712082
Email: cherryhintonchildrenscentre@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: www.cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk
Our office is open Monday – Friday 9.00 – 12noon and you will often find us here out of hours.
Sawston Children's Centre
SAWSTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE SUMMER 2010
Please come and see us at our premises based at the Bellbird Primary School and register so we can keep you updated with new events and sessions, or if you need any information. We’re here for all families with babies and children under five. We look forward to meeting you and your children.
The Senior Involvement Family worker at Sawston Children’s Centre is Fay Carter – Tel: 07818 013548.
The Manager is Theresa Bateman – Tel: 0771 7542 663.
Speech and Language Drop Sessions
Speech and Language DROP IN (under 5s)
AT: TRINITY HALL,
High Street, Burwell ON: Monday 16th August 2010 FROM: 9.30am-11am
If you have a question or concern about your child’s speech and language pop in for an informal chat and some advice.
AT LITTLEPORT CHILDREN’S CENTRE, PARSONS LANE
Monday 27th September 2010 9am – 11am
If you have a question or concern about your child’s speech and language
Park Life2010 Milton Country Park Sunday 25th July 11am - 4pm
Park Life2010 Milton Country Park Sunday 25th July 11am - 4pm
Further details from Kirsty Human 01954 713297
A free event for the whole family celebrating the London 2012 Open Weekend
Full programme on the day or visit www.cambridgesportlakes.org.uk
*Entry free, but parking at country park is £2.
Free Swimming
Following the launch of the Government's free swimming initiative in April 2009, South Cambridgeshire pools have seen almost a 40% increase in swimming visits. The scheme is open to young people aged 16 & under and adults aged 60 and over. Just visit your local pool to register.
Now, as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend celebrations Free Swimming sessions for everyone have been arranged at the following pools:
Bottisham Sports Centre 01223 811121
Check out the University of Cambridge website and look for the 'Whats On' page (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/whatson/). Once here you can look up everything going on at the University museums and departments by day, week or month or keyword. Some things to look out for are:
Passport to museum treasure
Explore the world this summer by following our fun family trail around the Cambridge Museums.
Recommended animation on CBBC
When the humans are away the OOglies play! The household pranksters sprout eyes and embark on a series of adventures that will find them slipping, sliding and splatting onto television screens. This animation has lots of visual gags and no talking, very popular with children of all ages (including some NAS branch committee members). Watch the OOglies on CBBC and iplayer
WHAT'S NEW
National NAS online community
Join our new online community!
Update on the Fawcett School
The Inclusion Class at the Fawcett School in Trumpington will be closed from Easter 2011. The class is currently run and funded by Granta School for
children on roll at Granta, but they are unable to keep the class open due to financial circumstances.
REQUESTS
VOLUNTEER BUS DRIVER REQUIRED
VOLUNTEER BUS DRIVER REQUIRED
THERAPISTS SPECIALISING IN ASD
Music therapy and creative arts for children with ASD
Koren Wilmer runs a music therapy/creative arts private practice for children with ASD and other Special Needs. She is currently offering a free 'taster session' to give interested parents the opportunity to see how their child responds and to find out more about how creative arts therapy can help their child's development. Pleasae contact Koren fo further details: koren.musicbox@tesco.net, 01954 252326.
Symbol Therapeutic Riding Centre
!!! Calling all budding Equestrians !!!
Symbol Therapeutic Riding Centre
Looking for an Independent Health Visitor?
Sarah Oakley is an independent health visitor able to support disabled children and their families in a number of ways.
From Sarah Oakley:
I am an independent health visitor and lactation consultant based in Ely and covering the whole of Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk and West Norfolk. I am the mother of a teenage boy with autistic spectrum disorder so I have a personal, as well as professional, interest in disabled children and their families.