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February half-term Activity Days
No sooner have we all thrown the Christmas tree in the bin and the kids have gone back to school, than it's time to think about the February half-term!Applications for the February half-term Activity Days are now open. Details and application forms can be found on the Activity Days page.
Date added: 11 January 2012
Medway Parents & Carers Forum
MPCF have a number of upcoming events in the first two months of the new year.The first is a meeting on the 'Pathfinder' project. Held on Thursday, 26th January, between 7 and 9pm at Parklands Resource Centre, Oxford Road, Gillingham, ME7 4BY.
As there are issues around school transport they will be holding two transport focus groups on 9th and 16th February. Time and venue shall be confirmed nearer the time, so keep checking with the MPCF website. The address is at the bottom of this article.
Their AGM will be held on the morning of Wednesday 22nd February, at the King Charles Hotel. Times are to be confirmed.
Finally, the next monthly coffee morning will be held on Tuesday 7th February 2012
For more information, check out the MPCF website.
Date added: 30 November 2011
Ros Blackburn - Living with Autism
Ros Blackburn was diagnosed at one year old as severely autistic but with average intellectual ability. Now 42, she is a
highly respected international speaker on autism, and her talks are entertaining as well as being extremely informative.Ros will be at the Meadowfield School Midas Centre, Sittingbourne, on the 5th March 2012, from 3:45pm to 5:30pm, with refreshments served from 3:15pm.
Cost is free to parent and £10 for professionals.
To book a place please email Heidi Hardgrave or call on 01795 477788 option 5.
Date added: 26 January 2012
Aiming High Medway Courses
Aiming High Medway is pleased to offer the following free courses:Disability Awareness & Inclusion
Sleep Difficulties Workshop (a one day course for parent/carers of disabled children only)
Sleep Difficulties Briefing (for professionals only)
Click on the links above for details on the courses and the dates available.
Date added: 11 January 2012
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NICE Guidelines on Adult Autism
NICE have produced the draft guidelines for
recognition, referral, diagnosis and management of adults on the autism spectrum. The NAS link above provides more information.Date added: 19 January 2012
Take Action! Email David Cameron against cuts for disabled children
Help EDCM help you. Sign the petition today...Date added: 04 January 2012
Short Breaks Statement
With the festivities out of the way, some of you may be starting to think about holidays.This useful guide titled "Short Breaks Statement for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children and Young People in Kent" sets out how Kent County Council (KCC) and their partners in the National Health Service (NHS) propose to provide short breaks for disabled children and young people in Kent.
Why not have a read through and tell us what you think on our Facebook page.
Date added: 04 January 2012
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