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Date Title
15 Feb
2011
NAS 50th anniversary survey
           
To mark their 50th birthday, the NAS is conducting their largest ever survey of people with autism and carers of people with autism, so they can get the most comprehensive picture yet of the lives of people affected by autism in the UK...

29 Jan
2011
Research study into PDA

Elizabeth O'Nions (ESRC PhD student) is undertaking research study into PDA, as part of her PhD research at King's College London...       

26 Jan
2011
QE2 Activity Centre Holidays 2012

Hampshire Autistic Society are pleased to offer ANYONE with an Autism Spectrum Condition and their families/carers an opportunity to take a 2 night residential break at the QE2 Centre based within Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon, Southampton...

30 Nov
2011
Woodmill Activity Centre – Active Ability Sessions and Paddle and Shoot

Woodmill Activity Centre in Southampton are running some fantastic programme for families with children with disabilities...

29 Nov
2011
AACT...Autism, Asperger’s Climbing as Therapy

AACT are continuing to run their indoor rock climbing program at Calshot Activity Centre, designed especially for children with additional needs...

20 Nov
2011
Mulit-Arts Group
Creative Class for Young People with Various Disabilities...

5 Oct
2011
ODEON cinema's Autistic Friendly screening initiative
Southampton ODEON will be running an Autism Friendly once a month... 

20 Jun
2011
Summer newsletter
Our summer newsletter is now available.

19 Jun
2011
Come Swim With Me Initiative
A Free Family Fun Swimming Session for Disabled Children/Adults and their families...

16 Jun
2011
New community group formed to support In touch
 
We are delighted to report that a new voluntary group has been set up to support the excellent work of Eastleigh's In touch project...

25 May
2011
Autism Participation – Have Your Say!
Invitation to a drop-in event
You are invited to one of the drop-in autism participation events to get your views to help develop an Autism Strategy for Hampshire. The events are inviting views from all people with autism spectrum conditions, including Aspergers, relatives, carers and anyone who works with people with autism...
 
18 May
2011
Youth clubs for children with social communication difficulties to be cut
Despite public comments from Hampshire County Council leaders that the current wave of cuts across the county will not affect any vulnerable children, both these youth clubs close in a few weeks time
Please make your voice heard now...
 
15 May
2011
400 attend Asperger syndrome seminar in Winchester
World renowned expert in Asperger syndrome, Professor Tony Attwood, and Dr Michelle Garnet gave an excellent seminar in Winchester Guildhall on Tuesday 10 May 2011....
 
31 Mar
2011
Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre
Throughout April and May this excellent centre are running a series of after school clubs...
 
22 Mar
2011
Calling all young people at school!
The National Autistic Society want to hear from children and young people about what you think about school. They want to know what you like and dislike about school and how you think it could be better...
 
15 Mar
2011
Protect DLA for people with autism
The Government has announced a one billion pound cut to Disability Living Allowance (DLA).  MPs are debating plans for a new system which could make it much harder for adults with autism to claim DLA. We have a chance to make them think again...
 
15 Mar
2011
Important consultations

SEN Green Paper consultation...
HCC's consultations on proposed changes to Home to School Transport...
 
15 Mar
2011
2011 Course dates – Free Supporting Parents/Carers Course
The course is designed for parents/carers of children who may have additional needs that may result in socially inappropriate behaviour(s)...
 
15 Mar
2011
QE2 Activity Centre Holiday
Hampshire Autistic Society are pleased to offer ANYONE with an Autism Spectrum Condition and their families/carers an opportunity to take a 2 night residential break at the QE2 Centre based within Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon, Southampton...
 
13 Mar
2011
Calshot Activities Centre
The centre is running a series of ‘No Limits’ courses and sessions throughout 2011...
 
5 Feb
2011
The London Marathon
One of our members, Luke Syddall, is running this year's London Marathon on 17 April in aid of the National Autistic Society...
 
3 Feb
2011
Changing Places- Marwell Zoo
We are pleased to announce that as of 18 February, the new changing facilities will open at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester...
 
1 Feb
2011
Aiming High... More activities at Ashcroft Arts Centre for young people with disabilities

Drama Class
MONDAYS 4 - 5pm
(Suggested) ages 7 - 13

A great way to use imagination, get creative and build team skills...
 
23 Jan
2011
Autism Awareness Course

We are holding an Autism Awareness Course for parents/carers on Thursday 17 February, made possible by a generous grant from the Big Lottery Fund...
 
10 Sep
2010
New look to our website

We have taken the opportunity to give the site a fresher and clearer look and hope you like it...
 
7 Sep
2010
Transition Drop-ins

Is your child approaching year 9 or older? Do you need advice and information on post 16 and what happens next? Parent Voice Western will be holding monthly drop-ins...
 
6 Sep
2010
Transition Pathway

Hampshire County Council has produced a Transition Pathway leaflet...
 
6 Sep
2010
Winter Paddleability

There will be new Saturday sessions at Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre (Southampton) in winter 2010. The programme is called Paddleability and will feature paddling sessions for people with disabilities (aged 8 years old plus)...
 
12 Jul
2010
ASD Learning Action Groups for teachers and other school staff
The Learning Action Group (LAG) model has been developed as a cost-effective way for schools to develop their provision and inclusive practice for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)...
 
12 Jun
2010
Autism Education Trust launches new website for young people with autism
A new website for teenagers with autism called The Den has been launched...
 
12 Jun
2010
Aiming High short breaks
Hampshire County Council’s full short break offer is available to children living in the county...
 
11Jun
2010
Support from Eastleigh Carnival
We are delighted to report that our Branch has been selected as the main beneficiary charity of Eastleigh Carnival this year...

9 Jun
2010
 Makeover for NAS website
With over 280,000 visits a month, the NAS website is one of the most important online sources of information about autism on the planet...

8 Jun
2010
New National Autistic Society campaign – You Need To Know
A message from Mark Lever, NAS Chief Executive about this campaign...

12 May
2010
Research request
We have recently heard about a new exciting and fascinating idea...

9 May
2010
More events at Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre
Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre are having a lot of exciting centre developments...  
 
8 May
2010
Free PECS (Picture Symbols) on the iPhone
There is a really useful application on the iPhone to make Picture Communication Symbols more portable...

8 May
2010
Delivering the Adult Autism Strategy
The Hampshire Autism Partnership Board has been formed...

6 May
2010
Launch of the Managing Money project
With funding from the Financial Services Authority the NAS has developed a new educational programme...

12 Apr
2010
Adult Autism Strategy for England has been published
This sets out a long list of actions to radically improve health, social care and other public services for people with autism...

11 Apr
2010
BIC® Kids School Club
The National Autistic Society has teamed up with BiC® Kids UK...

5 Apr
2010
Woodmill Paddleability 2010
Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre are introducing a new programme at their Centre...

5 Apr
2010
Awards for All grant
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All scheme...

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