The Jigsaw Tree

The Jigsaw Tree is an online community and resource for everyone involved with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC's).

[Alice Running @AliceRunning1]

BBC News - Dogs 'prevent stressed students dropping out' https://t.co/sTA0DY2p9s

[Jane Robinson @janerobinso]

I’d be really grateful if any #actiallyautistic person with experience of anxiety expressing itself as trying to control others could msg me please. Esp. In reference to younger siblings. I’m at a bit of a loss. Thanks very much.

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

This is Dan. His daughter Emily has spina bifida and autism.
Here's what he asked Education Secretary @DamianHinds on the 'failure' to fund education for children with #SEND. ⬇️

[The Jigsaw Tree @TheJigsawTree]

@AliceRunning1 Horrendous. I have no words. What a mess austerity is ..so many broken and ruined lives. Xxx

[Alice Running @AliceRunning1]

Today I have reached the point of exhaustion where I have ceased to be angry about this mess of a #SEND system that is willfully neglecting my #autistic son. Pretty sure the endless cycle of applying for services has now served its purpose. Break the parent = save £ #Austerity

[Unpaidcarerltd @unpaidcarerltd]

Great blog by my daughter about disability, health, autism and life in general. Read enjoy and share 💖 https://t.co/0kww8nRu1A

[The Jigsaw Tree @TheJigsawTree]

Having a busy day at #Leeds @FamilyFund information day.

[Alice Running @AliceRunning1]

Also postcode lottery for #autism assessment waiting times, #Camhs services, medication prescriptions, appropriate and specialist schools...

BBC News - Postcode lottery for speech therapy, says commissioner https://t.co/TWmmDQ0Ou6

[Amy @amysykes1_amy]

@AliceRunning1 @TheJigsawTree Early diagnosis is SO IMPORTANT!!! Anxiety is driven by a constant demand to ‘be normal’ and ‘to fit in’ if you have the tools you need to succeed from an early age you don’t know that they are ever ‘different’ and your peers are aware you need them from an early age.

[Steve Silberman @stevesilberman]

For autistic teenagers like Asaka Park, social media isn't a distraction. It's a lifeline. https://t.co/HjZVzW1lN4

[Alice Running @AliceRunning1]

Great review of guide to supporting anxiety in autistic people. Early autism diagnosis is crucial so that useful support for each individual child can be put in place before anxiety/trauma becomes entrenched. #autism

Autism and Anxiety: What helps? - https://t.co/QmQEsHYNuW

[Unpaidcarerltd @unpaidcarerltd]

Important subject it's good to talk about 💩BBC News - Are we more constipated than we think? https://t.co/EjAgqWV8Wn

[Kidzone Play Centre @KidzoneGarforth]

Just a reminder that it’s our SEN soft play session today so we will close at 3:30pm. Come along and chat with other parents and as usual @TheJigsawTree support group will be here. RT @LittleHiccups1 @BigBetterLeeds @SNAPS_Leeds @ZigZagLeeds @EPIC_Leeds @garforthtoday

[The Jigsaw Tree @TheJigsawTree]

Looking forwards to delivering autism training sessions for #Garforth businesses tmrw. Our aim is a greater autism awareness & acceptance in our local #community, with help from @groundworkuk , @garforthtoday & @cielouk There are a few space left at: https://t.co/sR9Lcu5nu4

[Alice Running @AliceRunning1]

Thousand will attend ralleys for #SendNationalCrisis
But thousands more will be housebound and unable to attend due to inadequate care support. THANK YOU to all that can attend.

BBC News - Special needs: Petition demands end to 'national crisis' https://t.co/0M2bnkOMlN

[Val Hewison @Val_Hewison]

If you are a #carer in #leeds and could do with information advice support or simply someone to talk to about your caring role please get in touch @CarersLeeds and TY #leeds for your commitment to #carers @brookemawson @cath_roff #Panorama #CrisisInCare

[Alice Running @AliceRunning1]

"All the time that we are not receiving adequate support, our time is stolen by the perpetual attempts to acquire support – leaving us with very little resources to speak out, seek change and be heard." #SendNationalCrisis
#Autism #SENDcrisis

https://t.co/WhKQGHiXIB

[The Jigsaw Tree @TheJigsawTree]

Looking forwards to delivering autism training sessions for #Garforth businesses tmrw. Our aim is a greater autism awareness & acceptance in our local #community, with help from @groundworkuk , @garforthtoday & @cielouk There are a few space left at: https://t.co/sR9Lcu5nu4

[Kidzone Play Centre @KidzoneGarforth]

Our next SEN relaxed session is Wednesday 5th June 3:30-6pm. £2 entry and 10% off all meals Please RT @TheJigsawTree @LittleHiccups1 @ZigZagLeeds @LeedsABCGroup @acceptance_ASD @SNAPS_Leeds @EPIC_Leeds @LCRS_Barnardos