EVENTS IN EDINBURGH
Information and activities for people with autism and their supporters
World Autism Awareness Day is 2nd April 2015. One in a hundred people in the city have autism. A range of events are being planned across the city:
Giant Book Group Event: The Curious Incident Of The Dog in The Night-Time
Thursday 2 April, 6.30pm-8pm, Central Library, George IV Bridge.
To enjoy the event fully you are advised to read ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ beforehand so that you can participate in small group conversations prior to the panel discussion.
To book a place: www.edinburghreads.eventbrite.co.uk
For further information: libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk
Dance Back to the Future
Thursday 2 April: Electric Circus, Edinburgh, 10pm – 3am. Tickets £5
Scottish Autism are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day by dancing back to the future in this club night which will take audiences through the decades of dance from the hits of the 60s to the present day.
For further details: www.scottishautism.org/get-involved/autism-awareness-month/whats-on-in-april
PASDA at Ocean Terminal
Thursday 2 April and Friday 3 April, Ocean Terminal, 10am -5pm.
Pasda support families of adults with autism. PASDA are supporting World Autism Awareness Day by holding an information stall over two days at Ocean Terminal. Come along to find out more about Pasda, autism awareness and information about other autism services in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
For further details visit www.pasda.org.uk
Edinburgh Autism Champions
Various dates and locations across the city from 30 March – 2 April.
Edinburgh Autism Champions are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day by hosting a number of information stalls at a variety of locations across Edinburgh. Come along to find out more about autism and a range of autism specific services in Edinburgh:
Gilmerton Library, 30 March 2pm – 4pm
Moredun Library, 31 March 2pm – 4pm
Morningside Library, 1 April 2pm – 4pm
South Neighbourhood Office, 2 April 10am – 12 noon
Edinburgh University Library, 2 April 10am – 4pm
Drumbrae Hub, 2 April 10am – 2.30 pm
ASDA, Slateford 2 April 10am – 1 pm.
A is for AUTISM
April is World Autism Awareness Month and we want to get as many people talking about autism as possible which is why we are asking you to support ‘A is for Autism’.
The idea is simply to make a letter A shape, whether it’s a cake baked in the shape of an A or an A created out of your favourite things, we need you to get creative and share your A! Once you’ve completed your masterpiece text AUTT15 £2 to 70070 to make a donation and then nominate a friend to get creative. Remember to share your A pictures with us by sharing it on our Facebook page or tag us in your photo so that we know. Alternatively you can email it to
fundraising@scottishautism.org
and we will add them to our Facebook Album – the one with the most likes will win a prize!
By sharing your A picture with us you are helping to raise awareness of autism, and hopefully encourage people to take some time to really understand the condition. As an organisation we strive to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism, to enable them to lead full and enriched lives in their community. Part of this involves promoting greater public understanding. Just remember, the A you make carries an important message so get creative and join in today!
For further information visit www.scottishautism.org
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