Autism East Midlands

We had an amazing time at our 50th anniversary ball last night, and we are delighted to be able to report that the event raised £12,000!
Thank you to all who attended or supported the event in some way, especially our special guest Henry Normal who shared his experience of being a parent to an autistic child.
Special thanks to our lead event sponsors intu Victoria Centre, intu Broadmarsh, C. Ratcliffe Builders Ltd - and also to Geldards as well as our other corporate partners... and friends who attended.
Thank you all so much!
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Don't miss the chance to book yourself onto our Autism Training for Practitioners course, we have three dates left in 2018 for you to access this particular course. So please get in touch if you would like to attend.

Find out how a local Nottingham artist is raising funds for both us and the Woodland Trust by creating 1,000 pieces of artwork! Learn about why Tristram was inspired to pull together this ambitious project! 🌳 https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/loc al-artist-makes-1…/

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay If you are interested in exploring the impact mental health can have on someone with an autistic spectrum condition then please attend our Autism & Mental Health Workshop on November 30th 2018.

Good luck to all the amazing staff, service users, and supporters who are climbing Snowdon today as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations!
You are all amazing! We look forward to seeing your pictures!
#aem50

Well done Duncan - we are so proud of how far you've come!
Read more about his journey with us and Nottingham College below.

Corporate Fundraiser Joe Butterworth talks about the wonderful support given to Autism East Midlands by The Nottingham Panthers https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/not tingham-panthers-…/

The day we have all been looking forward to Spectrum Festival 2018 at @LeaGreenCentre kicks off at 10am and there is so much fun to be had.
Weather forcasted as slightly cloudy but no rain which is great. Make sure to dress for the activities, a map can be found here outlining all of the planned events - http://ow.ly/cN7v30lVFqO

Gemma Ryan, wife to Chris from Spectrumfestival2018 shared their reason for sponsoring #Spectrum Festival on BBC Radio Derby. Their sons both have autism and they have experienced first hand how lack of understanding can ruin family days out. Not tomorrow though!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/play/p06j3w2k
#AEM50

Our Autism: Women and Girls training course on 29th October at our Head Office in Cresswell is great for gaining an understanding of how autism can present differently in females. Contact training@autismeastmidlands.org.uk to book your place.
https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/… /autism-in-women-gi…/
#autismtraining #autismawareness

The Little Explorers is an autism friendly activity club based in East Farndon, Leicestershire. This review is really detailed and it sounds like a great place!
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/…/re view-little-explorer…

It is less than 2 weeks until the brilliant Spectrum Festival kicks off at Lea Green Centre and there is still time to pre-book your tickets!
https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/les s-than-two-week-u…/

🗓️DATE CHANGE🗓️
Our SEN Law training event has unfortunately had to be postponed until Wednesday 21st November.
At Sutherland House School, Bath Street, Nottingham.... 6.00-8.00pm.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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This FREE training event covers areas of SEN Law including EHCP, statutory assessments and appeal processes as well as many other things.
Nathan Davies from HCB Solicitors presents Basics of SEN Law
Thursday 13th September at Sutherland House School, Bath Street, Nottingham

Sutherland House School reopened to students today after the summer break and we hope they have a brilliant autumn term!
How have your children found the first day/days back at school?
http://ow.ly/jA3E30lIkav

Getting involved by becoming a volunteer is one of the most rewarding things you can do. We are looking for volunteers across the East Midlands to help support our core staff in a range of areas from raising awareness, to fundraising or administrative support.
*Current Opportunity*
We are currently seeking volunteers to run a stall in a local Sainsbury’s Store in Derby or Nottingham. Your stall would have AEM branded Freebies and a game to play to engage customers. If you wou...ld like to volunteer please contact Joe Butterworth via email: joe.butterworth@autismeastmidlands.o rg.uk.
Please TAG or SHARE this post with anyone you think may be interested in these opportunities.
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Most people with autism experience some form of sensory difficulty. This video helps to show what sensory overload can feel like - http://ow.ly/QWUU30lFOGU
#AEM50 #AutismFacts #AutismAwareness

Our Admin Officer, Germaine totally smashed her target on her recent Hebridean Way fundraising walk!
https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/heb ridean-way-fundra…/
#AEM50 #Fundraising #HebrideanWay