AutismFamilySupport

Oxfordshire charity using knowledge, understanding, and a whole load of fun, to support children and young people with autism, and their families.

[Science Oxford @scienceoxford]

Sensory-friendly Family Day 1st October #ProjectInspire 🚀✨ @Oxford_IF @sciencecentres @AutismOxfordUK @autismAFS @Parasolproject_ @ysubcharity @DailyInfoOxford @OxfordCity @OxfordshireCC @HeadingtonNews @HeadingtonA @redkitedays @BBCOxford @ScienceBazaar

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

He was an absolute pleasure to spend time with. Thank you for the lovely feedback

[Emmy she/her @ShaughnessyEmmy]

We need fantastic charities like @autismAFS who have gone above and beyond to train in my sons diabetic care needs so he can attend to be given more funding. they are doing life changing work and helping me to sustain my role as a charity leader and a working single mum.

[The Story Museum @TheStoryMuseum]

Join @ScratchworksC this Saturday for a musical extravaganze - The Grimm Sisters. Plus 2.30 performance has a BSL interpreter and will be a relaxed performance. Tickets and more info https://t.co/CwGRhGmCbh
@ActionDeafness @autismAFS @AutismOxfordUK @NDCS_UK

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

We are extending our deadline for our activities, see https://t.co/o3lOhOhC1s for details and application pack. Sadly amazing animals and laser tag 10th and 11th of August are full, but there's still plenty of fun to be had. Don't miss out, join us! Can't wait to see you all.

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Thank you to everyone who attended our panel talks from our young adults Monday and yesterday evenings. We hope you found them as inciteful and invaluable as we do. Always a pleasure.

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

❤ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 ❤
We are launching our *NEW* discussion panels.
Panels will be sharing tips and tools from their lived experiences
Sessions are for parents, family and professionals
To book places please go to:
https://t.co/6RzKKHdeZr

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

We always have so much fun here. Really fun, interactive space. Please go along and support if you can

[Science Oxford @scienceoxford]

We are running a Sensory-friendly day at our Centre aimed at families who experience autism or have other additional needs, or for those who would prefer a quieter visit. Groups can also come along, get in touch!
#AutismAcceptanceWeek

Sat 2 April: https://t.co/FTnP6qGGko

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Delivering a session last night and this is what one of the delegates thought...let's just hope it's because we created a safe space and not that he was bored 🤣 sound on for the best effect 🔊

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Our young people love their experience with Turtle opera. Please take a look

[Turtle Key Arts @TurtleKeyArts]

TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR TURTLE OPERA OXFORD.
A FREE Music and Drama creative project for young people aged 10-14 years who have a diagnosis of autism.
8 Saturday workshops April-June 2022 - For further info & online application form: https://t.co/B2H3Ia7EGU

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Please nominate Autism Family Support Oxfordshire on LinkedIn! 

Steven Bartlett (from Dragons Den) is donating to charity and needs nominations! 

PLEASE comment on Stevens post and nominate *Autism Family Support Oxfordshire*

THANK YOU 

https://t.co/5OHOdh5GeJ

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Join Oxfordshire Parent Carers Forum and Oxfordshire CAMHS for a discussion about the priority needs of children and young people on our waiting list
Sessions: 17th February via Teams (Online)
Lunchtime: 12 - 1pm
Evening: 8-9pm
If interested, please email [email protected]

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

A thread following on from our last tweet:
3 YEAR WAIT for an autism diagnostic assessment.

Children in Oxfordshire now have to wait more than 3 years for an autism assessment.

If you missed the news story yesterday, its here:

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

PLEASE GET INVOLVED
📣 CAMHS Focus Group - Participants needed!
Parent Carers Forum are looking for a small group of parent carers to join a focus group for parents who have a child on the NDC waiting list for an Autism or ADHD assessment or recently received a diagnosis.

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Both feature Liz and Thomas’ story and our very own Gita Lobo. With a TV appearance from one of our young people Jack Pickering

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

https://t.co/RfvTw1ZgzG please find it at 2 minutes 38 seconds

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

https://t.co/BeblAggfOh

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

3 YEAR WAIT for an autism diagnostic assessment.
Re listen to BBC RADIO OXFORD this morning around 07:50AM to hear Liz's story as a parent waiting for her son's assessment, and interview with our CEO Gita Lobo
ALSO watch on BBC SOUTH NEWS on TV at 6pm

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

This is so wonderful, thank you so much to everyone. Absolute ⭐⭐⭐

[New College School @NCSOxford]

Charity Week has been a hive of activity, with games, the cake competition, staff v pupils basketball, and the bring & buy sale raising over £1200 for @autismAFS! https://t.co/FVB8Yoymu5

[Oxfordshire CF @OxfordshireCF]

We've now published a recording of our webinar yesterday, 'Understanding additional needs before, during and after COVID', featuring @KamranMallick from @DisRightsUK, @mupton_uk from @OxonBlind, Gita Lobo of @autismAFS and @mylifemychoice1. Watch: https://t.co/CqLImRbk2y (1/2)

[AutismFamilySupport @autismAFS]

Please do come along and meet our chief executive Gita along with all the other wonderful speakers.

[My Life My Choice @mylifemychoice1]

Tomorrow our Trustee Nigel Taylor, will take part in @OxfordshireCF webinar on additional needs during COVID-19. 😷
With @KamranMallick of @DisRightsUK , @mupton_uk of @OxonBlind & Gita Lobo of @autismAFS 👍

You can join us here: https://t.co/1na9qgx7Nh 👈
#LearningDisability