Meet & Play, Austism, ADHD & news 19th March 2015
Dear All This bulletin follows closely on from the previous one, and it's events and news... Meet & Play L.E.A.D Kingston parent forum are hosting a parent participation and play event this weekend, and are keen that as many parents from both Richmond and Kingston come along. ( L.E.A.D. = Listen, Engage & Advocate for Disability ) Sunday 22nd March - 12noon to 3pm Moor Lane Centre, Chessington, KT9 2AA Come and... - meet other parents - children can play in the fully accessible playground - make use of the activity rooms - contribute to the development of services for children with disabilities in Kingston & Richmond (with Caroline Baxter, Head of Service) - light refreshments will be available Please come along. Hopefully the sun will shine and all are welcome! Autism Awareness Week - 26th March to 2nd April Richmond NAS and London Bor.of Richmond-upon-Thames have arranged a full week of activities for Richmond Autism Awareness Week. The link to the website is below: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/services/health_conditions/autism/richmond_autism_aw areness_week.htm There's lots going on, including: Thursday 26th March - 2pm to 4.30pm Twickenham Training Ctr, 53 Grimwood Road, TW1 1BY Alis Rowe, creator of the Curly Hair Project http//thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk and Rebecca Swist, Autism Specialist Worker will be holding an interactive and fun workshop. There is a small charge to attend (ÂŁ10 or ÂŁ7.50 for those on low income). Please book your place via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-the-autism-spectrum-the-curly-hair-project-tickets16015811724 Friday 27th March - 10am to 12noon The Crossway Centre, Richmond Road, TW1 2PD Tom Connor, Educational Psychologist - autism specialist. Tom will be presenting information about services available; and there will be time for questions.