AutismSupportGib

Autism Support Gibraltar

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This week's Zoom discussion will be on relationships and sexuality in autism. It's a huge subject so we may have to finish it off in a later session.
All are welcome to join us this Tuesday, 7 December from 8 to 9 p.m. #Gibraltar time.
https://t.co/pRol4QjsEF
Passcode: 3kvDQn

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Next Zoom is on Christmas anxiety and how this can be reduced for autistic people and their carers. Tuesday at 8 p.m. (Gibraltar time) https://t.co/pRol4QjsEF

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Our next Zoom discussion with Janine Naude is Tuesday 23 November at 8 p.m. (Gibraltar time) on the topic of self esteem in autistic people. Link here: https://t.co/pRol4QjsEF

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Two days to go! Many autistic people and carers in #Gibraltar have questions, but dependable answers are hard to come by. Please RT and let them know about this opportunity. @samanthasacra @disabilitysocietygib @clubhousegib @gibsams @childlinegib @gibdyslexia

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Free Zoom discussion with Janine Naude, Occupational Therapist

Our first discussions in the series is this Tuesday, 16 November at 8 p.m. (Gibraltar time) on the topic of sensory overload.

Join us here: https://t.co/BGyNJeA6ZV
Meeting ID: 882 9986 4091
Passcode: nSdYY3

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

Free Zoom discussion with Janine Naude, Occupational Therapist

Our first discussions in the series is this Tuesday, 16 November at 8 p.m. (Gibraltar time) on the topic of sensory overload.

Join us here: https://t.co/BGyNJeA6ZV
Meeting ID: 882 9986 4091
Passcode: nSdYY3

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

We're delighted to host Janine Naude over the coming weeks as she discusses topics of concern to autistic people. Please join us - all welcome - and please RT!

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@RissoRaymond @RGPolice No need for letters of exemption for individuals. The exempt categories are described in COVID regulation.

Most police will know the difference from miles away between a genuine law abiding citizen and someone who's trying it on.

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

To clarify, and to stem avoidable anxiety, there are exemptions to regulation on use of masks, just not for the activities listed by @RGPolice in their tweet below.

[Royal Gibraltar Police @RGPolice]

Reminder; Please wear your mask at all times in public areas since there are NO exemptions on mask wearing (i.e.; smoking, eating, or drinking.) Thank you for complying.

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

@RissoRaymond @RGPolice @andrewroberthol You shouldn't have to produce a letter, Raymond. These letters of exemption were for businesses and premises before masks were mandatory in all public places.

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

Police need to approach people who don't have a mask but please don't jump straight to 'Enforce'. Please assume a condition rather than non-compliance till shown otherwise. Please approach with gentleness and understand that the person may be made very nervous by your approach.

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

We ask the public and police to be understanding and patient with people they might see without a mask. There may be a very good reason and the reaction they face will itself cause distress. They don't need judgement or scorn: We ask for your support, your respect and kindness.

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

@jane_webber Thanks, Jane. We had clarification on this after the announcement was made by CM. Glad that the needs of neurodiverse people are recognised.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Today is International Day of People with Disabilities.

Everyone should be mindful and respectful of people living with disabilities, especially given the #COVID19 pandemic.

Remember, you should never challenge anyone for not wearing a face covering.

#IDPWD

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@RissoRaymond @bertiebirdman @RGPolice We appreciate your consideration, Raymond. Wish there were more people as thoughtful as you.

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Dr Camilla Pang on how her autism, rather than being a disorder, has been enabling for her.

"My advice is: carry on, it will be worth it. And even if you’re challenged by the system, that’s just a reminder that you’re built to make a new one."

https://t.co/3nsUCI827x

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@AmbitiousAutism has a great YouTube channel where young people explain autism first hand.

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Good to see @LittleSmiles_Gi joining us on Twitter. If you follow us you might like to follow Little Smiles too, we have some shared aims.

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Hearing from from anxious people in #Gibraltar, feeling criminalised, worried by rumours of hooding for disabled people. Reassurance please, @SamanthaSacra @PHcritique @GibraltarGov, that reasonable adjustments will be respected! This from HM Govt of UK so evidence-led...

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Today is International Day of People with Disabilities.

Everyone should be mindful and respectful of people living with disabilities, especially given the #COVID19 pandemic.

Remember, you should never challenge anyone for not wearing a face covering.

#IDPWD

[AutismSupportGib @AutismSupportGi]

Today is International Day of Persons with #Disabilities. We're pleased that @GibraltarGov
is helping to keep up the profile of all our community. Importantly for autistic people, the video reminds us that not all disabilities are visible. https://t.co/OalSSEASg8

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@AmeeEff Hi, @AmeeEff. You can email us on [email protected]