http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/rss.ashx Website News Feed en-GB Fangle Content Management System - v2.5.3614.30791 60 http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/community-matters-to-john-lewis-24732.aspx Representatives of good causes throughout Reading gathered at John Lewis to celebrate one year of the store’s Community Matters scheme, which allows John Lewis customers to decide how the support is divided via a token voting system in the shop’s Place to Eat restaurant. Berkshire Autistic Society is currently one of three groups nominated to share £3,000 in proportion to the votes they receive. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:18:52 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/community-matters-to-john-lewis-24732.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/push-for-action-campaign-24731.aspx How can we end the wait for everyday support for adults with autism across Berkshire? The new Push for Action campaign provides the answer. Tue, 28 May 2013 17:01:42 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/push-for-action-campaign-24731.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/west-berkshire-send-consultation-24730.aspx West Berkshire Council is about to launch a consultation which will inform its new SEN & Disability Strategy for 2013 – 16. They are asking parents of children with SEN to complete the online questionnaire and return it to them by the deadline of 10th June. They will also be holding a series of focus group meetings for parents during the week commencing Monday 20th May, which will be led by Jane Callaghan of the P2P Service. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:43 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/west-berkshire-send-consultation-24730.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/new-post-diagnosis-support-service-for-bracknell-parents-24729.aspx A new service is being provided by BAS in partnership with Bracknell Forest Council, offering a home visit to provide support and information to parents of children aged 9 - 18 years with a recent diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition (ASC). In addition, training programmes are available to parents and children to help them understand their new diagnosis. Sat, 11 May 2013 11:17:41 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/new-post-diagnosis-support-service-for-bracknell-parents-24729.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/parent-consultation-meeting-for-reading-college-asc-provision-24728.aspx The new ASC Centre at Reading College is due to open its doors in September 2013. You are invited to a consultation event that will inform the development of this new service. It will be held in the Kennet Room at Reading Borough Council Civic Centre on Tuesday 11 June from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The event is aimed mainly at ASC learners, their parents/carers, and those who might be recommending the new Centre to future ASC learners. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:06:59 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/parent-consultation-meeting-for-reading-college-asc-provision-24728.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/john-lewis-nominates-bas-for-community-matters-scheme-24727.aspx We am delighted to announce that John Lewis Reading has nominated the Berkshire Autistic Society as one of 3 chosen community groups for their Community Matters scheme from the 1st May to July 31st 2013. Please support us with your green tokens while having something yummy to eat! Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:03:26 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/john-lewis-nominates-bas-for-community-matters-scheme-24727.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/slough-autism-strategy-24726.aspx Slough Borough Council is in the process of developing an Autism Strategy. As part of the consultation they are keen to get as much feedback from people with autism and their carers about what they think should be included in a strategy. To help with this, a questionnaire has been developed and approved by the Autism Partnership Board - more information below. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:14:70 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/slough-autism-strategy-24726.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/corn-exchange-aglow-for-autism-awareness-24725.aspx THIS was the moment when the Corn Exchange in Newbury joined the Sydney Opera House in Australia and America’s Empire State Building in lighting up for autism. The spectacular display, arranged by the West Berkshire branch of the National Autistic Society, was mirrored by landmarks worldwide to highlight World Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:10:20 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/corn-exchange-aglow-for-autism-awareness-24725.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/reading-half-marathon-2013-fundraising-heroes-24724.aspx Thank you to all our BAS Reading Half Marathon 2013 who braved the wettest and coldest day the marathon has seen to raise funds on behalf of BAS. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:13:34 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/reading-half-marathon-2013-fundraising-heroes-24724.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/first-bracknell-speaker-event-in-april-24723.aspx We are pleased to announce our first speaker event in Bracknell on 30th April 2013. Fiona Veitch will be covering problems in education and strategies that may help to overcome these, and will also be giving information about the NAS Thames Valley Free School that opens in September 2013. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:56:46 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/first-bracknell-speaker-event-in-april-24723.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/nas-thames-valley-free-school-update-24721.aspx The planning application to demolish the derelict Meadway School buildings and to replace them with our smart new school is now with Reading Planning Department. Members of the public are invited to comment on the application - the more support the better! Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:13:90 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/nas-thames-valley-free-school-update-24721.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/mask-and-marshalnd-square-short-break-24720.aspx Great News!! With thanks to funding provided by the Partnership Development Fund 2013 the Berkshire Autistic Society have seven FREE short break places at the Easter Club at Mask and Marshlands Square. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:25:37 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/mask-and-marshalnd-square-short-break-24720.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/alert-card-launch-in-the-royal-borough-of-windsor-and-maidenhead-24717.aspx Alert Card Launch in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:51:41 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/alert-card-launch-in-the-royal-borough-of-windsor-and-maidenhead-24717.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/nas-free-school-public-consultation-24716.aspx The National Autistic Society Free School public consultation will be on Tuesday 12th February in the Meadway Room at The Avenue Centre,Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ. Please drop in anytime between 4pm and 6pm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:54:60 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/nas-free-school-public-consultation-24716.aspx http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/crae-online-survey-24715.aspx The Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE)invite you to take part in a new online survey, to help with re-mapping Autism Research in the UK. Re-Mapping seeks to summarize the current state of autism research in the UK, identify any gaps in current research and pinpoint priorities for the future. More information below. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:24:18 GMT http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/news/general/crae-online-survey-24715.aspx