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SAFE Halloween Party

21 November 2008

Despite the lousy weather, there was a fantastic turn out from the north, prizes for the best costume, and games including the mummy wrap and the balloon race.

Parliament to investigate autism services

21 November 2008

As a result of the I Exist campaign, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is investigating service provision for adults with autism.

SAFE North Weekly Parent Support Meetings For Members

21 November 2008

For some time now, Nikki Kendall and Paula McNaughton-Muir have been hosting a weekly drop in session at Paula and Bob’s house – Dovetails, 22 Fir Tree Walk, Heybridge, Essex CM9 4NS. 

Essex Community Foundation Grant

21 November 2008

SAFE is delighted to report that it has received a grant from the Essex Community Foundation for £3,345 for three of its projects: SAFE Stuff, ASAP and its Youth Groups in the North and South of the county.

Paglesham Clay Pigeon Club Donation to SAFE

21 November 2008

On 2nd September, whilst members were at SAFE’s AGM, I had the honour of collecting a cheque for £3,325.00 as a donation from the Paglesham Clay Pigeon Club.

New Autism Alert Cards in association with Essex Police

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.

Research into the health of parents with disabled children - Please help

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.

SAFE North Youth Group - Real Social Skills Real Situations

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.

Collective Vision, Media Box project for young people with Aspergers Syndrome

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).

How the Connexions service affects you

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.

Basildon based Teenagers offered media project

29 June 2007

Teenagers in the Basildon area are being offered a week-long media project with a chance to create their own show,

Teenagers with Aspergers Syndrome in the Thurrock area offered activities

29 June 2007

Teenagers in Thurrock area with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) are being offered activities at the Grangewaters Activity Centre.

SAFE STUFF Social Training Using Fun and Friendship 7-11 year olds

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.

New Development Worker for SAFE

26 February 2007

Pat Smith, current SAFE member with a daughter with Aspergers Syndrome, has been appointed as Development Worker for SAFE

A.S.A.P (Asperger Syndrome Adults and Parents) New funds

26 February 2007

ASAP, would like to say a big thank you to Fern Potter for her fund raising on behalf of ASAP

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