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09 October 2007
A joint statement from The Essex Autistic Society and Essex Police has announced the release of the New Autism Alert Cards. The cards, produced in association with Essex and Suffolk Police are available FREE to anyone who has an autism spectrum condition. The card will help the public and emergency services quickly identify that they are dealing with someone who has autism. They have the cardholder’s name and emergency contact numbers and offer some simple advice about dealing with someone who has autism.
09 October 2007
You are invited to participate in some research on the health of parents raising a child with a disability. The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper insight into the lives of parents raising a child with a disability. The current research seeks to better understand the variations in parental responses to raising a child with a disability. The research seeks to examine not only how parents cope with raising their child (which presumes that parents necessarily struggle to effectively manage their situations) but also how they flourish and grow.
26 September 2007
What works for us at SAFE North Youth group is that the kids need the adults to be in the group with them, participating, not telling them what to do. Changing the venue to our home has made the social skills learning real and no longer plastic, they get to practise their skills in real situations.
17 September 2007
The Focal Point Gallery in Southend is looking for five young people with Asperger Syndrome aged 13-19 years, to take part in their Media Box project: “Collective Vision”. Participation is free to ANY child (who’s parents are members of SAFE-non members will need to join SAFE).
30 July 2007
Connexions is a service for 13-19 year olds (or up to 25 if the young person has a statement of SEN/ additional needs) which offers advice and assistance for young people around issues affecting them and their future.
29 June 2007
Teenagers in the Basildon area are being offered a week-long media project with a chance to create their own show,
29 June 2007
Teenagers in Thurrock area with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) are being offered activities at the Grangewaters Activity Centre.
29 June 2007
A new innovative Social Skills Training Course for children aged between 7 and 11 years has just been announced by SAFE South Chairman Fern Potter.
26 February 2007
Pat Smith, current SAFE member with a daughter with Aspergers Syndrome, has been appointed as Development Worker for SAFE
26 February 2007
ASAP, would like to say a big thank you to Fern Potter for her fund raising on behalf of ASAP
26 February 2007
Most of us have known about Einstein and Newton as famous members of the Aspie community. What this article highlights are some new “famous sufferers” of aspergers syndrome
26 February 2007
Members from the SAFE North committee met with Carmel Littleton, Head of Special Educational Needs & Pupil Support Services, Alison Stanford and Leslie Ann Brooking at County Hall, Chelmsford.
15 January 2007
Are you energetic, enthusiastic and a good communicator? Then we may have just the job for you.
11 December 2006
Two young people, who have a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS), spoke at a conference organised by the charity SAFE (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex).
01 November 2006
Don’t miss the SAFE conference on Saturday 9th December 2006 at Anglia Ruskin University. Approaches to Social Skills Practise for People with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. Book now contact SAFE by or call 01621 842734