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Get tickets for The Autism Show

April 16th 2024

The Autism Show – the national event for autism Details here: Home

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Introduction to Talkback

April 16th 2024

In March, we had an excellent introduction to the programmes offered by Talkback. They offer opportunities for young people / adults after formal education. These include life skills groups, work experience and support for independent living. More information can be found here: Home

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World Autism Acceptance Week is coming up – 2 to 8 April 2024

March 19th 2024

Here is Chris Packham with more info:

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Informative and insightful PDA talk from Hilary Harvey

March 19th 2024

We welcomed Hilary Harvey from South Bucks PDA Support Group for her first visit to SPACE. She gave a really informative talk and shared her valuable insight and experience with everyone there. It was very well received and Hilary responded expertly to the many questions. We have invited her to…

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Nicci Paine returned to SPACE in October

November 30th 2023

Nicci Paine, OT @ LEAP Children’s Therapy, gave a very insightful and helpful presentation (as ever). I think everyone would agree that we came away with a greater understanding of all the senses and what some sensory experiences might be like for our children. The question and answer was particularly…

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Cafe on the Common at Chorleywood

November 2nd 2023

Employment after Internship at the ‘Cafe on the Common’, Chorleywood Last year’s Interns graduated in June with their Diplomas, and nine of the 10 have already found paid work with local employers, including De Vere Latimer Estate, Primark in Harrow, Meridian Cafe in North Watford, and DPD delivery service. The…

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Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival 2024, Derbyshire

October 2nd 2023

Tickets now on sale for this awesome event! We went as a family this year and had the best day! https://www.facebook.com/spectrumautismfestival/

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Soli Lazarus – ADHD expert

July 3rd 2023

Thank you to Soli for another excellent presentation and discussion about ADHD. It was really helpful to hear her insights and learn more from her. You can get further info here: https://yellow-sun.com/info Soli also has a book out:  

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Suzy Hutchins talk – mindful parenting

June 7th 2023

A huge thank you to Suzy Hutchins for such an insightful and inspiring talk. It really got me thinking about how I can bring greater patience and acceptance into my parenting and make time to ‘sit’ with my daughter. We would also like to thank Suzy for welcoming us into…

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24th May Coffee Morning

May 11th 2023

Just to confirm that our May meeting is indeed on the 24th as shown on this site, as there was an error on the date cards we printed, which showed it on the 17th.  We hope to see you there on the 24th!

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