NAS states definitively, for the first time, that autism is genetic.
September 28th 2026
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/news/autism-is-genetic
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Looking forward to our Autumn Term 2026
August 31st 2026
We’re looking forward to some great speakers this Autumn. Just come along if you are free – no charge, and no need to book. A great chance to make new friends facing similar challenges. Our first session is on Wednesday 23rd September when we welcome back Soli Lazarus – a…
Continue Reading...PACE Child and Family Services 25/03/2026
May 19th 2026
We were pleased to have Lucy Sharpe, a Physiotherapist from PACE come and speak to us about the service, what they’ve learned so far as a service, and what programmes they have put in place in the way of support for children. She has been a physio for 21 years…
Continue Reading...Our January speakers – Helena and Diana
March 4th 2026
Helena spoke to us about Craniosacral therapy (CST) which is an alternative therapy that she practises. It comes from an osteopathic condition which beleives that the bones are not fused and the brain has mobility. She works from the head down to the tail bone. She works with people with…
Continue Reading...Spectrum – find out more about this great charity here
January 18th 2026
Spectrum is a multi-award-winning, parent-led children’s charity. We provide events and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. Spectrum
Continue Reading...Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie
January 17th 2026
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/12/mattel-launches-its-first-autistic-barbie
Continue Reading...Charlotte Ramsdale – Mindset Awareness 19/11/2025
November 21st 2025
At this month’s coffee morning, we were so pleased to have Charlotte Ramsdale come and speak to us about mindset awareness and self care. We all know that parenting our families with SEND can often be fraught and stressful, so self care is so important. Parenting SEND children/young people can…
Continue Reading...Paul Isaacs 17/09/2025
September 19th 2025
We were so pleased to have Paul Isaacs back on Wednesday 17th September to speak to us about his autistic experience and that of others he has mentored. Paul Isaacs bio Born in 1986, Paul was born a month premature. The birth was difficult, resulting in foetal distress, placental abruption,…
Continue Reading...Authentically Emily – bestselling author
September 4th 2025
https://www.authenticallyemily.uk/about
Continue Reading...Terrific talk with Toni
June 9th 2025
We had a fantastic talk from Toni who shared her wealth of knowledge about nurturing youngsters with SEND and fostering positive relationships within the family. Toni has many years of experience of running nurture groups at Newtown School and elsewhere. It was such an informative and affirming morning and all…
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