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New National Autistic Society Helpline Specialist – Exclusions Advisor

We have received some information from Andrew Cutting, the new NAS Helpline Specialist Exclusions Advisor. His role has two main responsibilities: 1) to provide information and advice to parents, when a child or young person with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) … Continue reading

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Volunteering Opportunity at TotalVoice

TotalVoice Wakefield, Advocacy and Mentoring Services are looking for volunteers to help people with Autism lead a full and active life in the community. Please click on the image below for more details.

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Kirklees Council Winter Holiday Activities for children with additional needs and their families

Please click on the link below to view the winter holiday activities being run by Kirklees Council’s Integrated Youth Support Service and Disabled Children’s Service.   They recommend that parents and carers ring any activity they are interested in attending and … Continue reading

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SWYT Transforming Services Autumn Events

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYT) are holding two events in November to feedback what they are planning to do as a result of the comments and ideas they received at the previous transformation events and how you … Continue reading

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CAMHS Dialogue Group for Eating Disorders

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust (SWYT) would like to set up a dialogue group for parents and carers of people with eating disorders. They are looking to set an initial meeting sometime in November/December 2013. Please could you contact … Continue reading

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High Adventure for blind and visually impaired young people 01.11.13

Day out at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre – Friday 1st November 2013 Action for Blind People (Huddersfield Actionnaires) are offering a FREE day of outdoor fun, games and challenges for blind and visually impaired young people.  Siblings and friends may … Continue reading

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Hands Up For Puppets – drama workshop in October half term

Dark Horse is a national touring theatre company that also trains actors with learning disabilities.  For four days during October half term they are running a workshop for children and young people 11 – 18 yrs with learning disabilities in … Continue reading

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The Allergy & Free From Show North – 26-27th October 2013

The Allergy & Free From Show North is a two day exhibition in Liverpool, providing: Shopping and products – Try and buy the latest free from products, treatments, therapies and services. Over 200 exhibitors will fill the aisles with food, drink, cosmetics, … Continue reading

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Christmas Fayre at the Options Centre – 23rd November

A Christmas Fayre Event is being held at the Options Centre in Dewsbury, on Saturday 23rd November between 11am & 4pm. A variety of stalls and festive refreshments will be available. Please see the image below for further details

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Free Conference – changes to Special Educational Needs Legislation

Early Support are presenting free conferences to explore how the changes in Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) legislation will affect children, young people, families, services and the SEND sector. They take place on: Weds 8th May, at Aspire, 2 … Continue reading

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