It’s Autism Awareness Week! We’re delighted to get involved by sharing some of our top tips for parents. 💜
👉For further support contact Autism NI for autism services throughout Northern Ireland.
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Supporting the social, emotional and mental health needs of students with autism as they return to school
Supporting the social, emotional and mental health needs of students with autism as they return to school
“Remember that every student with autism is different, and so taking an individual approach to understanding and supporting their social, emotional and mental health needs in school is key.”
To mark the start of #AutismAwarenessWeek, Place2Be’s Julia Clements reflects on the impact of the pandemic on children with autism, and the ways in which we can support them as they return to school.
How can I help boost my child’s feelings of wellbeing and happiness?
Everyone has ups and downs in mood – it’s natural for our mental health to fluctuate in this way. As a parent or carer, it’s a good idea to let your child know they can talk to you about their emotions when they need to.
BHSCT – Child and Adolescent Autism Service
It’s #AutismAwarenessWeek & the Child and Adolescent Autism Service will be posting info and strategies throughout the week, as well as artwork from our recent children & young people’s virtual art workshop. We’re starting the week by raising awareness & understanding of #Autism
Radio 1Xtra Survey
1Xtra is most recognised for playing the best in contemporary Black music, but the station also provides a bespoke news service, regular discussion programmes and specially commissioned documentaries relevant to the young target audience (15-24 year olds). These services are particularly – although not exclusively – aimed at those from ethnic minority backgrounds. They are committed to collaborating with young people both on and offline by hosting discussions around a range of issues affecting young people.
1Xtra would like to put on a virtual session that would be beneficial to young people and are trying to collect data to figure out what sort of services young people in our area want to explore.
They have been in touch with organisations like around the UK and have had requests for topics such as: Cooking, Finances, Careers, Mental Health, Politics, Presenting and more.
Radio1Xtra would like to find out what we are interested in, so if you are 14+ please complete this short survey;