Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen

We are a support group for parents/carers of children with additional support needs in Aberdeen City and Shire, Scotland.

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

Welcome to our next AAOCA parent/carer peer support group meeting, which will take place on Monday 3rd October from 10:30 until 12:30 at Rosemount Community Centre.
https://t.co/SlUR80Y7GM

[ABZWorks @AbzWorks]

We're running a jobs fair for people with disabilities, hidden or visible, at the Beach Ballroom Tues,18 April 10am - 2pm.
Sign up to secure your place https://t.co/aR2eCrO4JP or call 01224 346100 #NoOneLeftBehind
#employability #jobsfair #disabilityinclusion @AberdeenCC

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

You can take part using the downloadable map but if you would like a physical elf hunt pack which includes map, Santa letter & certificate then packs can be collected today, Sunday, up to 13:00 or Friday 23rd up until 13:00 then that’s a wrap for Christmas.

[Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher]

'Be More Resilient'. As a psychologist, it was a surprise to me when parents started telling me how much they hated the word 'resilience'. To me it sounded like a good word, an empowering one. Not to them. Here's what they tell me. (with @_MissingTheMark) 1/

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

The second hour of the meeting will be open to all as a chance to meet others in a similar situation.

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

Welcome to our next AAOCA parent/carer peer support group meeting, which will take place on Monday 3rd October from 10:30 until 12:30 at Rosemount Community Centre.
https://t.co/SlUR80Y7GM

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE HELP SESSIONS WE WILL BE VERY HAPPY TO ALLOCATE TIME WITH A COMMITTEE MEMBER WHO CAN OFFER ADVICE OR SIGNPOST YOU TO THE APPROPRIATE SERVICES.

[HANDSS Group @HANDSS_Group]

Please vote for HANDSS in the ASDA Green Token giving scheme. It’s only one week to go now before the winner is announced. We are currently in second place. Please go to this link to vote (every vote counts!!!):- https://t.co/x9CNiPXtqz

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

If you would like to attend one of these help sessions we will be very happy to allocate time with a committee member who can offer advice or signpost you to the appropriate services. The 2nd hour of the meeting is open to all as a chance to meet others in a similar situation.

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

We are changing the format of the sessions in response to surges in new membership. The first hour of every session will be a drop in, open to new members or those who have specific questions on how to help their child with additional support needs.
https://t.co/faKah5b8FD

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

Welcome back to indoor peer support group meetings at Rosemount Community Centre, on Monday 5th September from 10:00 until 12:00

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

We will be standing at marker H3, behind HM Coastguard (number 51 in the line up of groups/organisations walking in the parade). You can dress up or wear your everyday clothes, anything goes. Please let us know if you will be coming, so we will know to look out for you!

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

We are delighted to invite you to come walk with AAOCA and HANDSS Group in this year's Celebrate Aberdeen Parade! Let's Celebrate Aberdeen together!!!

https://t.co/JgfhXwsixk

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

Please come walk with us in this year's Celebrate Aberdeen Parade. AAOCA and HANDSS Group are collaborating together this year to walk under the same banner. If you would like to join us, please come along to Albyn Place at 10:30 on Saturday morning (27th August 2022).

[Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher]

Often when we talk about difficulties with school or school attendance, the focus is on the child. We forget the rest of the family and the impact on them. But when I talk to parents, this is what they tell me.1/ (with @_MissingTheMark )

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

@celebrateabdn @jefflaurenonair So delighted that our chairperson has been selected to lead this year’s parade. Thank you so much. She is a very deserving candidate. We are so proud of her! ❤️

[Celebrate Aberdeen @celebrateabdn]

We're delighted to announce that Alison Murray, Chairperson of Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen (AAOCA) has been selected as the Flag Bearer for our parade on Saturday!

@jefflaurenonair called Alison to deliver the news.. 🥳💕

Well done, Alison!

#CelebrateAberdeen #CA2022

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

We still have some knitting kits to give away, if you would like to come along and try your hand at knitting. Knitting Is voluntary, you can just natter, and new knitters will be shown how to knit.

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

Welcome to our next indoor peer support group meeting at Rosemount Community Centre (Monday 9th May). Please note new start time of 10:30, or drop in any time after 10:30. We will finish at 12:30. Please book your free Eventbrite ticket here:-

https://t.co/JymWM62doe

[Autism and Other Conditions Aberdeen @aaoca_Group]

AAOCA flyer for Summer term. Please feel free to circulate amongst your contacts. If you would like to be included in our email distribution list for circulating future flyers then please email [email protected] to request to be added to the distribution list. Thank you.