MumTee Report post Posted February 7, 2006 (edited) Just found out there's an autism awareness day is Southampton on Thursday 16th Feb if anyone's interested. Guest speakers include Sarah Newman who wrote 'Small Steps Forward' and Ros Blackburn - an able adult with autism. There are still tickets available. Oh, and theres a creche if needed. Website: http://www.roseroad.co.uk/ Edited February 7, 2006 by MumTee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 7, 2006 Thank you Mum Tee There is also a one day 'HELP' seminar organised by NAS and I think that is the 17th March in Eastleigh I will try and find link and post it. Mum Tee are you going to the one next week - if so let me know and we can say hello to each other Best wishes Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I'm going too, maybe we should wear a red rose and carry a newspaper for ease of identification? Love Kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumTee Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I'm going too, maybe we should wear a red rose and carry a newspaper for ease of identification? Love Kat I'll be easy to spot, I'm always the most bewildered looking person in any room! It's a good idea to try and meet each other - I might put a sticker on saying MumTee or Krism or something? I'll never get round to buying a rose(!), what about a leek...?! I'd be interested in the Eastleigh do too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted February 7, 2006 I'd be interested in the Eastleigh details.I've missed the deadline for the Southampton seminar.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 8, 2006 Here is the NAS one day HELP programme - I have cut and pasted it but it doesn't have all the fancy artwork One day programme Does your child have an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) with a fairly recent diagnosis? Is he/she aged 3 -12? Do you require information about your child?s rights and entitlements to services and welfare benefits? Do you require an overview of ASDs and tips on communication with your child? 17th March 2006 The Holiday Inn Hotel, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9PG 9.30am ? 3.15pm This programme is free to parent/carers! Attendees receive a help! pack containing programme materials To book a place on this programme please phone Grace Kendall on 020 7704 3805 The help! family support programme provides information, support and advice for parents/carers, family members and people with an ASD. This particular programme is a free event aimed at parents/carers whose child has had a fairly recent diagnosis (within last 18 months) of ASD. The programme provides basic information on the following: An overview of ASDs Tips for communication Education and your rights Services and your rights Benefits and your rights The programme is presented by Andrew Powell and Katie Hallums of the NAS. Both have many years ASD experience including running parent groups for families affected by ASD and working on the NAS Helpline. Lunch is provided and there is no cost to parents. Two members per family may attend (or one family member and a friend). Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The National Autistic Society help! programme Unit 9, The Ivories, 6/8 Northampton Street, London, N1 2HY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 8, 2006 Just booked my place at the Southampton Venue - I will be wearing a ........ Love Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted February 8, 2006 Groan,I don't meet the criteria for that either;the dx was in 2003.xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 8, 2006 Carer - don't let that stop you - I think they are putting that criteria because research has probably shown them that this is the group that needs the most help. Give them a whirl - I am sure they are not going to knock you back. Also the Southampton one still has some places - they have just faxed me a booking form. Best wishes HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 8, 2006 carerquie, always worth asking So'ton for spaces. Often people, especially work places, return or don't take up tickets they have reserves. See you there! Kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted February 9, 2006 I'll never get round to buying a rose(!) MumTee - you mean you arn't expecting one on the 14th you could bring with you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumTee Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Actually you're right! My husband probably will hand over some flowers & chocs (with a hopeful expression on his face!)........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 10 things Are you going on Thursday? I am going - I think! HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Helen, Sorry, no can't make it. Unfortunately there was an event that the NAGC was running locally that S was really looking forward to but they were fully booked. Instead I have promised him (on pain of death ) a trip to INTECH for a "make it" session. Have you ever been there, it's a great hands on science place in Winchester? http://www.intech-uk.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Going to Rose Road tomorrow? I have a 'throat' and a pukie son - but I hope to be there tomorrow. I can't tell you what I will be wearing - cos it could be anything if I have to get up that early. I physically resemble a 'spacehopper with attitude!' Love HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumTee Report post Posted February 15, 2006 That made me laugh - I went through a stage of putting my hair in bunches (dont know why) but stopped cause hubby kept calling me 'spacehopper'! Dont know what I will wear either - but I do know I will have my huge squishy purple leather handbag with me - its an amazing Mary Poppins kind of bag but you have to be careful how you put it on the floor or people and furniture disappear! Hope to see some of you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 15, 2006 Hi all, so I'm looking for a large purple handbag and a space hopper...... hmmmmm could be interesting. I'll be the one asleep - v tired - and have to drive down now and i hate driving. See you. Love Kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Intech is brilliant - but used to be better when it was at the old place and was free! It was always somewhere to go on a wet Sunday. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Went to the Autism Awareness Day and heard Roz Blackburn speak. It was really good Three Krismites found each other! so now we know what we look like Best wishes HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Yes, I was the one who looks like Michelle Pfieffer!!! HelenL did a marvellous job of promotion of this forum. In fact she leapt up "called out "may I recommend...That's.. "and repeated it. Made the organisers write it down too!! Unfortunately mumtee and I weren't quick enough with the Mexican wave so here it is now :groupwave:groupwave: Have to say HelenL was a bit scary in action - wouldn't like to see her in really scary mode!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumTee Report post Posted February 16, 2006 What can I tell you - Katkin snoring in the corner......... HelenL devoured the entire buffet...... I was STARVING when I got home - great buffet, small plates....! Lovely to meet you both - I thought Ros was fab! Really challenged my brain she did Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 16, 2006 So Mumtee, what exactly did you have in that very large purple bag? Lots of that very nice buffet disappeared in your direction methinks!!! ( Anything to save cooking when you get home eh??!! Seriously though Ros Blackburn is always good to listen to but I still feel a little voyueristic when hearing her. But very interesting, and I liked the other female speaker too - I did think she had some good ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumTee Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Yes - I must say I've been using Sarahs first book 'Small Steps Forward' as a dip in and out book when I need inspiration - am thinking of getting the second one too as it has some info about schools which may be useful .....I didnt realise you saw me shovelling those bhajis into my bag...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarerQuie Report post Posted February 16, 2006 Glad it went well.I thought of you-I forgot that Rh had a dental appointment this morning (I'd already altered it twice!)xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 19, 2006 Hi Ladies Mentioned to my friend on Friday that I had seen Ros. She has seen her a few times and I said that I thought she was a tad 'ready for a meltdown' - my friend informed me that last year they were trying to Section Ros how sad is that? It was a lovely day and I loved meeting up with some of the gang from the forum.- oh and good buffet! Love Spacehopper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katkin Report post Posted February 20, 2006 Hi helen, Yes I think it true that Ros was sectioned or nearly. And I think this has happened to her in the past. She did allude to one such time when she said she crossed the road to look at the brick pattern on a wall ? She was "caught" by the police and spent the night in the cells or some such horror. It's a long time since I did my first "autism training" but she was discussed quite in depth then and I watched the whole tv programme which I found very moving and very sad. I hope her parents have made provision for when they are no longer around? Or I feel she will become very vulnerable. Love kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted February 20, 2006 Hi Kat, this is a worry for all of us parents - I read an article where Ros talk about building a support network - not of friends but of facilitators. The article is very moving and although she made my head hurt - she is a bit of a peep into what it could be like for our kids. Hope you are well Best wishes HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
