National Autistic Society: Cambridge Branch

Some places still available!

Autism Oxford proudly presents: 

Managing Anxiety, Fear & Guilt on the Autism Spectrum: Dr Wendy Lawson ~ 

International Speaker & Author with Asperger’s syndrome, author of 9 books.

Professionals £50 plus vat; Family/ASC £30 plus vat 

For fast, easy, secure booking, go to: www.autismoxford.org/index.php/events/booking

Anxiety, Fear & Guilt on the Autism Spectrum

Dr Wendy Lawson

Bss Bsw (Hons) GDip (PschStud) GDip (Psych) PhD (MAPS)

The David Hardie Project and Student Community Action have once again joined forces to bring special children in Cambridgeshire a Christmas Party bonanza!!

When:- Tuesday 6th December

Time:- 4pm—6pm

Where:- Cambridge Union Society Building, 9a Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UB (behind the Round Church, close to the Park St Car Park)

'The principles of unconditional parenting' with Neil Davies (a PPS event) - 30 November

Following the success of a recent Parent Partnership Service (PPS) event for parents/carers in Wisbech, with Educational Psychologist Neil Davies, some parents requested another opportunity to meet Neil to explore further some of the issues he raised. Neil will now lead a session called “The principles of unconditional parenting” and it's open to all parents (regardless of whether you attended the first session).

The event will provide:

Family Talk is a 6 week practical course for parents/carers of children aged 2- 5 years. It was developed by the Speech and Language Therapy Department at the Bristol Royal Hospital for children.

It follows a flexible programme of activities and discussion, during which adults get together to explore ways of making communication and play with their children fun and rewarding.

Each week families will receive a Chattersack toy bag to take home to borrow. Sessions include:

All4Sports (Mixed Sports)

Saturday 8th October - 12th November

Or

Saturday 19th November - 17th December

(For families with at least one 0-5 yr old)

2 - 4yrs: 10am - 11am

5 - 8yrs: 11am - 12noon

Limited spaces available

Combining a variety of popular sports with developmental goals such as hand-eye co-ordination, colour and shape recognition.

at

Doddington Recreational Gound

Benwick Road, PE15 0TY

To book a place please contact Chatteris & Villages Children’s Centre on 01354 697739

Funky Life

Disabled-led club night is taking place on October 20 from 7pm - 11pm, at

The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge.

The theme for this event is 50's Rock 'n'Roll (fancy dress is optional).

Minimum age 16 years. Cost is £8 in advance and £10 on the door. Essential support free if booked in advance or £5 on the door.

For further details contact http://www.inspire.org.uk/new/

Be inspired, share experiences, discover how to achieve more for SEN children

Visit:  

http://towardsapositivefuture.wordpress.com/booking-information/

A two day conference for parents and professionals

14 - 15 October 2011

Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury

What is it about?

As the Education System in the UK enters a period of change, and the political

and educational factions argue about the future of provision, it's all too easy

Book Now Family Fun Day at Grafham Water 6 August 2011

This summer you can book your child into FREE Activities to get them active during the summer holidays. All sessions are led by qualified, CRB’d instructors. It’s a great opportunity to have fun and try new sports like basketball, tag rugby, dance, boxercise, quick cricket and a variety of other sports!

Open to all children aged 5 - 11years

At: Manor Community College Sports Hall.

Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JF

Dates: Monday 25th July - Friday 29th July 2011,

Coffee morning in aid of Inspire

Saturday 6^th August 10.30-12.30

Hosted by Liz Carpenter

6 macfarlane Close, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LZ

Tel 01223 232675

In aidof Inspire, a Milton-based charity creating arts opportunities for people with disabilities or long-term health problems living in the Cambridgeshire area.  See them at www.inspire.org.uk and www.funkyflamingo.co.uk

Coffee and cake £2.50

Raffle

Bring and buy