Sandwell Autism Group

We will back, this isn't a decision we took lightly. We will decide on our future plans and get back to you when we have news.

Pop up cuppa. If you're free and fancy it just turn up.

Meeting tomorrow we are joined by guests from @Positive_Lives to talk about their latest projects stemming from their work on the autism strategy. We will also discuss our latest digiatal story and this months Autism Roadmap Topic 'My Life' @DvcDudley

Take a look at our digital stories created by our listening group. The current focus is the MAA for autism. youtube.com/channel/UCEy9w… If you want to join our convesation do get in touch.

Sorry everyone unforseen emergency so have to cancel tonight. Catch you next time.

Reminder meeting today.

Meet up tonight message us if you would like to join.

Part 2 of Parent Y's story youtu.be/TGGXETHLs5A Dealing with CAMHS and getting a second opinon, an MAA assessment and EHCP process. Although Child Y got a diagnosis and an EHCP. Child Y and family are still reeling from the trauma of the last 8 years of blame and unmet needs

Parent Y's MAA story Part 1 of a 2 part story. A story of masking and parent blame. If you have any experiences, ideas or thoughts you would like to share on this topic get in touch. youtu.be/OHVjsrbava8

You can go to all or you can pick the topics that interest you. Can't get to the meetings but got some ideas, thoughts and experiences to share? Contact the team @DvcDudley and they will be able to help.

Watch our selection of digital stories about parent experences of diagnosis. youtube.com/channel/UCEy9w… If you live in Sandwell and have experience or ideas that you want to share about diagnosing autism in children and young people please get in touch.

Another story from our discussion group. youtu.be/IhHtkJEk_R4 This one is a story about parent denial and post diagnostic support. Live in Sandwell? Get in touch to tell us your ideas and experiences of diagnosing children and young people.

May's meeting message us for a log in.

Morning we are meeting today at 12.30 Up for discussion is: Our new digital stories project. My Soical Life and My Relationships to feed into the Autism Roadmap meetings this month. Dudley Voices for Choice @DvcDudley Message us for log in or send your views if you can't make it.

This weeks digital story. youtu.be/fwawtJLwsr8 Get in touch and join our conversation.

Can you answer this quick survey about Elm Tree Specialist Primary Academy for Autistic children. Parents in our community know this provision is much needed. Can help by responsding to this survey? Do your bit people! Thanks tinyurl.com/yc56tj4r

Part 2 of Parent X's digital story is now out. youtu.be/WosVub3f4vU Part 1 incase you missed it. youtu.be/lMTcwcmxogQ

We're really excited that content made by our listening group is ready. Our current focus is Assessment for Autism. Look out for our video's which we will be sharing over the next few weeks. Part 1 linked youtu.be/lMTcwcmxogQ Message for the case study if you want more detail.

Autism Awareness week - we were extremely lucky to get this message from @ChrisGPackham sent. I think you will agree that there is greatness in sharing thoughts. youtu.be/EL75PwG1MmE

We need to hear your voices