Autism West Midlands

Are you a parent/carer/partner of an adult with autism and looking for support? If you live in the Birmingham area & the person you support is over 18, we have a support group for you. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2J8TW4B

Our Festive Sock Day will be taking place on Friday 7th December. Wear your silliest, craziest, wackiest festive socks and donate £2. Sign up today for your Free Fundraising Pack! bit.ly/2DReorK

Spaces are available on our Education Health & Care Plan Workshop held 15th November 2018 (Evening) in Edgbaston. Ken Upton, SEND Advocate at Talking SENse! will be presenting the workshop for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Including how to obtain an Education Health and Care Plan (both EHC needs assessments and EHCPs). Further information here: https://bit.ly/2PGAKh5

We currently have two exciting opportunities at one of our supported living schemes in Smethwick. We are looking for an Assistant Manager and Senior Support Worker to work in our well-established scheme for eight adults with autism. If you would like a varied, exciting and challenging role that actually makes a difference to the people we support and their families, then a role at Autism West Midlands is definitely for you! To find out more please visit our careers page: https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/car eers/

Building work is underway for the new supported living scheme ‘The Burrows’. The scheme is funded by Fortis Living and Worcestershire County Council and will consist of eight individual flats. Autism West Midlands will be the support provider, providing specialist support to people on the autistic spectrum and living with complex needs. Recruitment for the scheme will open late 2018, sign up for The Burrows Career alerts here: https://bit.ly/2PPU3UE

We would like to say Good Luck to all those who are running the Great Birmingham Run this weekend in aid of us. To find out more about fundraising for Autism West Midlands and how you can really make a difference here: https://bit.ly/2IMT4SR

***Please note there have been a few changes to our helpline*** You can now contact the helpline using the telephone number 0121 450 7575 or by emailing info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk for details of opening times please visit: https://bit.ly/2C8P7Xd

We are always looking for passionate team members to fill a number of exciting vacancies. We are currently recruiting for support workers to work with the people we support at one of our services based in Marston Green, Solihull. Visit our current vacancies page to find out more: https://bit.ly/2QE2JxZ

Autism West Midlands Festive Sock Day will be taking place on Friday 7th December. As with Silly Sock Day but with a festive spin, we ask you to wear your silliest, craziest, wackiest festive socks to school, work, or even challenge your friends and family to wear their most outrageous socks for a day at home and donate £2. Sign up today for your Free Fundraising Pack! https://bit.ly/2DReorK

We are now taking bookings for our Understanding Autism session in Birmingham. The course is designed for parents and carers, it will help you to understand more about autism and provide strategies which may help to manage challenging behavior. Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/2Ng6cAE

Looks like our friends from the Telford Autism Hub had a fun evening bowling! :-)

Autism West Midlands support hundreds of people with autism and those who love and care for them. By joining our team you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping others. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team, to join our team based in our Head Office. https://bit.ly/2xUes4u

Do you have a passion for delivering personalised support for people with autism and complex needs and looking for a rewarding career?
Autism West Midlands are currently working with Fortis Living and Worcestershire County Council to develop an exciting new supported living scheme for people with autism and complex needs in the Droitwich area.
We will be recruiting for experienced, motivated Support Staff late 2018 and early 2019. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2PPU3UE

Autism West Midlands are holding a book sale at Regent Court on Friday 5th October between 11am and 2.00pm. We will be selling books from our library, the prices will range from 50p to £5. email info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk for further information 🙂

Autism West Midlands are holding a book sale at Regent Court on Friday 5th October between 11am and 2.00pm. We will be selling books from our library, the prices will range from 50p to £5. email info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk for further information :-)

Do you live in the Shropshire area? Our free Understanding your child with autism sessions are practical sessions that will give you the opportunity to share experiences and take away ideas, strategies and resources. https://bit.ly/2PRjS6F

Do you live in the Sandwell area? We have a fantastic free course in November called Understanding Autism for Parents and Carers.
Designed for parents and carers. The session will help you to understand more about autism and provide strategies which may help to manage challenging behaviour: https://bit.ly/2pqcofW

Would you like some specific advice about autism and your child? We have free autism advice sessions in West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton & Smethwick. Find out more and book here: https://bit.ly/2xcxCl3

Would you like to seek advice from other parents and carers in a relaxed and informal setting? Autism West Midlands hold many coffee morning across the region and are a perfect way to share tips and stories, and access resources in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2Miu0TO

Went to an autism/adhd Training day today in bridgenorth, the 2 ladies were fab, will definitely recommend going to people and will be going to other events in the future

Thank you for all of the hard work that you continue to do for some of the most vulnerable , yet nicest, people on the planet. You are on our side - and that is invaluable :-)

Lee came to our school yesterday and delivered some training to our whole staff team. Amazing presentation full of information and strategies to try in school. Thank you!

Just wondering if anyone could help me please my son school has been in touch with a speach therapist and he's been seen with that just waiting for a appointment from alans croft to see the autism team just wondering if there's any good books I cud read on autism as I need sum guidance xx

Just wanted to say thank you to Lee from autism west midlands, for the excellent autism awareness training, today, its probably the best training on the subject I have received, if any one gets the chance to attend the training they should, thanks again

Just wanted to say thank you to Lee from autism west midlands, for the excellent autism awareness training, , its probably the best training on the subject I have received. lee you are an asset to your company , if any one gets the chance to attend the training they should, excellent job well done Lee

I'm currently taking a course at the lighthouse in willenhall . The course is lead by Lee Burdon . It is fantastic . Down to earth and very open . I have taken some new tools for teaching every week . Five star xxx

I had the pleasure of being video'd for the Governments 2012 Autism Strategy conference in London, my video was a huge success at the conference, and being given such an opportunity by Autism West Midlands gave me a valuable insight of just how supportive they are as a charity. The help they give is AMAZING. Thank You for such a wonderful opportunity

I had an amazing mommy pigeon who helped me do my degree, we also made lots of pigeon noises.



5/5 would coo again

Castle Bromwich Junior School raised an amazing £300.55 towards Autism by having a cake sale amongst the children and staff at the school. This was on Friday 2nd may. All cash will be going to Autism West Midlands.

Brilliant a1, the team that work within the group, do go the extra mile.

Keep up the good work.

Having a daughter with autism, I feel there could be more help or support groups locally for girls/women with autism.

My eldest son is climbing 3mountains at the end of may money being raised is going to autism..he has a page on just giving :)

I wish my comment was positive, unfortunately it isn't. My lovely Son has been let down by School who refused to statement him. Now three years later, he never leaves the house. He is schooled at home by the Local Education Team for 2 hours per week. The establishment stinks because he could have had a life. Autism West Midlands did nothing to support him or his mum. Pat yourselves on your back all you like. As for birthdays, you enjoy your cake. We stopped celebrating a long time ago.

Recently diagnosed with mild autism and ADHD and still treated badly by my own community and the mainstream community and also had group meeting with other people who have single me out. It need to stop and people need to be mindful now. Enough is enough discrimination.

Hi my son is not living in birmingham was diagnosed with asd when he was 8 and is 16.



A coordinator asked me to inquire what services accommodate my sons needs in addition to cater and identify his fresh understanding about his autism .



Clare

Wud like to know if u run anything around the bromford area b36 as myself and my son just moved there and he wont go out because dont know anybody if u could inform me that wud be great his 13yrs old thanku very much

They bully some service users and push out others completely. So completely ableist and unfit for purpose. :)

If I was able to leave 0 stars I would. Aspire/Autism West Midlands is useless. I was on the work choice program. I was promised they'd help find me a job in 6 months. They couldn't care less about my needs and what I wanted. All they tried to do was force me into the first opportunity that came along just so they can meet their targets.



When I finally had enough and said I didn't want to continue the program they was all like 'Oh you don't have to attend it's not compulsory' They didn't care no one even bothered trying to convince me to stay.



Anyone thinking of going to this company for anything I'd advise you not to bother.

Went to an autism/adhd Training day today in bridgenorth, the 2 ladies were fab, will definitely recommend going to people and will be going to other events in the future

Thank you for all of the hard work that you continue to do for some of the most vulnerable , yet nicest, people on the planet. You are on our side - and that is invaluable :-)

Lee came to our school yesterday and delivered some training to our whole staff team. Amazing presentation full of information and strategies to try in school. Thank you!

Just wondering if anyone could help me please my son school has been in touch with a speach therapist and he's been seen with that just waiting for a appointment from alans croft to see the autism team just wondering if there's any good books I cud read on autism as I need sum guidance xx

Just wanted to say thank you to Lee from autism west midlands, for the excellent autism awareness training, today, its probably the best training on the subject I have received, if any one gets the chance to attend the training they should, thanks again

Just wanted to say thank you to Lee from autism west midlands, for the excellent autism awareness training, , its probably the best training on the subject I have received. lee you are an asset to your company , if any one gets the chance to attend the training they should, excellent job well done Lee

I'm currently taking a course at the lighthouse in willenhall . The course is lead by Lee Burdon . It is fantastic . Down to earth and very open . I have taken some new tools for teaching every week . Five star xxx

I had the pleasure of being video'd for the Governments 2012 Autism Strategy conference in London, my video was a huge success at the conference, and being given such an opportunity by Autism West Midlands gave me a valuable insight of just how supportive they are as a charity. The help they give is AMAZING. Thank You for such a wonderful opportunity

I had an amazing mommy pigeon who helped me do my degree, we also made lots of pigeon noises.



5/5 would coo again

Castle Bromwich Junior School raised an amazing £300.55 towards Autism by having a cake sale amongst the children and staff at the school. This was on Friday 2nd may. All cash will be going to Autism West Midlands.

Brilliant a1, the team that work within the group, do go the extra mile.

Keep up the good work.

Having a daughter with autism, I feel there could be more help or support groups locally for girls/women with autism.

My eldest son is climbing 3mountains at the end of may money being raised is going to autism..he has a page on just giving :)

I wish my comment was positive, unfortunately it isn't. My lovely Son has been let down by School who refused to statement him. Now three years later, he never leaves the house. He is schooled at home by the Local Education Team for 2 hours per week. The establishment stinks because he could have had a life. Autism West Midlands did nothing to support him or his mum. Pat yourselves on your back all you like. As for birthdays, you enjoy your cake. We stopped celebrating a long time ago.

Recently diagnosed with mild autism and ADHD and still treated badly by my own community and the mainstream community and also had group meeting with other people who have single me out. It need to stop and people need to be mindful now. Enough is enough discrimination.

Hi my son is not living in birmingham was diagnosed with asd when he was 8 and is 16.



A coordinator asked me to inquire what services accommodate my sons needs in addition to cater and identify his fresh understanding about his autism .



Clare

Wud like to know if u run anything around the bromford area b36 as myself and my son just moved there and he wont go out because dont know anybody if u could inform me that wud be great his 13yrs old thanku very much

They bully some service users and push out others completely. So completely ableist and unfit for purpose. :)

If I was able to leave 0 stars I would. Aspire/Autism West Midlands is useless. I was on the work choice program. I was promised they'd help find me a job in 6 months. They couldn't care less about my needs and what I wanted. All they tried to do was force me into the first opportunity that came along just so they can meet their targets.



When I finally had enough and said I didn't want to continue the program they was all like 'Oh you don't have to attend it's not compulsory' They didn't care no one even bothered trying to convince me to stay.



Anyone thinking of going to this company for anything I'd advise you not to bother.