Fort Kinnaird in Edinburgh is offering free sensory backpacks to make the experience of shopping and eating at the centre more accessible for people with autism or who have difficulty processing sensory information. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird Launches Sensory Backpacks
Steps to increase support for people with autism and improve public understanding of the condition have been announced ahead of World Autism Awareness Week 2019. Continue reading Increasing support for people with autism
Standing out in the mud, exposed to the elements may not sound like fun – but it was for the young people at Neigh Bother! Being around horses, whilst learning practical horse care skills, achieving their skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and not to mention being able to meet other like minded young people, is enough to make the biting wind and pouring rain worthwhile!
Continue reading Neigh Bother for autistic youngsters
A specialist project for children in Edinburgh and East Lothian with autism to benefit the development of their social interactions and communication skills has received a £5000 boost from Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation. Continue reading Children on the autism spectrum to benefit from ‘Grow, Play’ project
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is helping a schoolboy take a step closer to fulfilling his dream. Continue reading Inspirational Andrew’s a boy on a mission
A series of top accessible and inclusive attractions throughout Scotland have been chosen to feature in an inspiring new guide to support people with diverse needs in enjoying a day out – whatever their disability. Continue reading New guide opens doors for disabled visitors in Scotland
Monday marked the start of World Autism Awareness Week – an annual campaign to raise awareness and highlight the challenges facing the 1 in a hundred people in the city who have autism. World Autism Awareness Day is Monday 2 April 2018. Continue reading Autism Week events
Sainsbury’s Blackhall has teamed up with leading autism charity, the National Autistic Society, to support Autism Hour, where shops and services take 60 minutes to provide autistic people with a break from the usual overload of ‘too much information’. Continue reading Sainsbury’s Blackhall to support Autism Hour
Chair replicates riding motion to provide home therapy for autistic children
Autistic children could soon receive the benefits of equine therapy from the comfort of their own home thanks to a unique chair design by an Edinburgh Napier student. Fourth year Callum Hunter has designed ‘U Rock’ – a therapy chair that replicates the movement of a horse when walking – as part of his final year project at the University. Continue reading A horse in the home: Callum designs equine therapy chair
Thursday 6 April
WAADSTOCK 2017
Please see above the poster for WAADSTOCK 2017, a music event celebrating the talents of musicians and singers on the Autism Spectrum.
This year’s event is on THURSDAY 6TH APRIL at 7.30pm at THE CAV nightclub, WEST TOLLCROSS, EDINBURGH.
ENTRY IS FREE (ALL DONATIONS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BETWEEN THE PERFORMERS) BUT THE EVENT IS STRICTLY OVER 18S ONLY.
The event has a facebook page ‘waadstock’ where people can confirm their attendance and view photos from last year’s event.
If you have any queries please contact. Michael Hannam, 07718423400
