December Newsletter!
That's right folks, December is upon us and we all know what that means - Christmas Jumpers! Eeek! Run for the hills, save yourself!
Of course at Pasda we really can't get enough of Christmas jumpers and so we would love to see your festive woolen efforts over the next four weeks. We think it would be a great idea to put together a collage of your favourite festive colourful woolens in action! So we want to see your best Christmas jumper photos for our next Newsletter, and we will pick out our favourite - there may even be a prize for the winner!
So get going you happy snappers!
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Diary Dates
December
- The Singing Group is still meeting on 7th & 21st December
- The Gardening Group will be meeting on 1st & 8th December
- Coffee morning 9th December at 10:00am
Some groups have organised their own Christmas social event instead of their usual monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome to come to the Pasda Christmas Party.
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Christmas Party
Thursday 8th Dec 7:00pm
5-11 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3AT
We are hoping you will join us to eat drink and be merry. We are holding our Christmas social event at The Newsroom. (click for directions)
There will be a quiz and a prize for the eggheads, a buffet, music and chance to let your hair down and talk with fellow carers in your community.
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Pasda raised over £200 at the Norton Park Christmas Fundraiser! There are still raffle tickets on sale to be drawn at the Pasda Christmas Party. A massive thank you to all involved,
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Scottish Autism have developed six short videos to support individuals to manage the unique challenges they face when going to the bank. They highlight some of the common experiences at the bank. Such as
- Waiting in queues,
- Speaking with different people
- Remembering PIN codes.
- How to keep money safe
- How to guard against fraud
- Completing transactions online, over the telephone, or with their bank.
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We have a golden ticket to Dynamic Earth which means you can visit for free. The ticket is valid for up to 12 people. Please contact us as soon as possible because the opportunity ends on 31st January, 2017.
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Complementary Therapy
The complementary therapy service for Pasda carers is changing from being Edinburgh based to being Lothian wide.
The service will resume in the new year with a view to becoming a carer led service
We hope the changes will encourage carers to use more therapies. If carers have any recommendations for therapists in their area please let us know the details.
If you have any questions or would like an appointment in the new year, please contact us by email
louise.middleton@pasda.org.uk.
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West Lothian Carers Group
West Lothian Carers Group will have a table at the Almond House (Autism Iniatiatives) in Livingston on 7th December. This will be start at 6pm and finish around 8pm.
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Sam Radio (Scottish Autistic Media) is an internet radio station funded and set up in Edinburgh by two parents of an autistic son. Their son is a qualified sound engineer who is the station's technician. There are several presenters who all have their own show, for example Sport, Music & special interests. They are live two days a week (Tuesday & Wednesday), and the rest of the week is non-stop music.
They are looking for people to interview and discuss anything related to autism. We would love to hear from any carers and their family member, who would like to voice their concerns for example autism & employment, making the transition from home to independant living. We think this is a wonderful opportunity to communicate with a wider audience. Sam Radio is doing a fantastic job promoting autism and giving people with an ASD a brilliant opportunity to be involved in radio.
Visit their website here
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Carers Scotland has teamed up with Smart Energy GB to help with the smart meter rollout across Scotland. The aim is to raise awareness of and promote the advantages of smart meters to carers. Smart Energy GB wants to help everyone in Great Britain understand smart meters.
Click here to download the flyer
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FIRST MINISTER'S POSTBAG
How do government policies affect you?
Nicola Sturgeon is giving you the opportunity to write to her about Scottish government policy. Pasda sees this as a good way to express your views on autism services.
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Moving Forward
The NAS Moving Forward project in Glasgow can help autistic people aged 16-25 who are interested in looking for work, volunteering, or going to college or university.
You will need to travel independently to Prospects office in Glasgow.
The project aims to help develop social confidence, employability and independent living skills.
For more info click here
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Meetings attended by Committee & Staff
- Autism Plan Meeting at No.6
- West Lothian Autism Networking Event
- Managed Care Network Conference
- VHS Loneliness Conference
- Carers Scotland Annual Carers Summit
- Monthly Committee Meeting
- Meeting at the Scottish Parliament with Maureen Watt MSP & George Kerevan.
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Join the committee as Treasurer
Pasda are currently looking for a new Treasurer to join the committee. If you are interested please contact info@pasda.org.uk
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Donaldson's, Preston Road,
Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6HZ
Donaldson Trust are creating a new employability service for Neuro Diverse young people. The service is designed for young people who would describe themselves as differently -abled. the service will empower cohorts of neuro-diverse young people to reboot their options for life, improve their chances of achieving sustained meaningful employment or create their own enterprise.
"Empowering 'neuro-diverse young people to reboot their lives"
Laura Battles, CEO Donaldson's Trust
For more Information click here
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Positive Pathways: Positive Behaviour Support Training for Family Carers of Young People with Autism
This training is for parents and carers of children and young people with Autism (aged between 5-18)
The training will focus on understanding emotional and behavioural challenges through a free Advice and intensive Support Service.
What’s on offer
- Two free training sessions with focus on understanding emotional and behavioural challenges.
- A range of e-learning resources and tools.
- A small number of 1:1 sessions with a behavioural therapist and follow up consultation phone calls throughout the year.
Organiser: The Richmond Fellowship – Positive Pathways Team
Cost: Free
Date: 13th December 2016
Time: Options to attend – 12 noon to 2.30 pm or 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm
For full details of this event and to register your interest please email Postive Pathways Team or telephone 0845 013 6365
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LGBTQI Autism Meeting
12:30 pm, 10th December
LGBT Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6TE
0131 523 1100
The meeting is open to all adults who identify as any of LGBTQI and as “Autistic” or “Aspergic” (or similar). You do not need to have a medical diagnosis to attend this meeting and those who are self-diagnosed, or are questioning whether or not they are “autistic” or “aspergic” (or similar), are very welcome to attend the meeting.
In the first part of the meeting, they will be discussing how to take forward the working aims of the group. These aims are:
- To provide a safe and inclusive space for those who identify as both “LGBTQI” and “Autistic”.
- To create a community group which will raise awareness of these issues in both the mainstream Autism and LGBTQI organisations – as well as in wider society.
- To reduce social isolation for LGBTQI and Autistic individuals, thereby increasing self-esteem and enabling participation in their wider communities.
The second part of the meeting will be an informal social event, for which they have agreed that those attending can bring food, if they want to do that.
Please note that you can leave the meeting at any time and you do not have to take part in any of the activities, if you prefer not to. There will be a quiet space available and they will do their best to accommodate all requirements regarding lighting, noise, personal space etc.
If you want to attend the meeting, please inform by emailing Jean from LGBT Health and Wellbeing, who has been supporting the meetings.
Please also contact Jean if you have any access needs or require any further information about the group or the meetings.
Cost: Free
Time: 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
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A Parent’s Guide to Additional Support Needs Seminar
Falkland House School invites you to join them for a free morning seminar which aims to provide practical guidance for parents of children and young people with additional support needs.
Expert speakers include:
Bill Colley: ‘Beyond the label’ – Understanding and supporting children and young people with additional support needs.
Iain Nisbet – Independent Education Law Consultant – Legal rights of children and young people with additional support needs.
To reserve your place at this event, please email Lynsey Ross or alternatively for full details and to register, please click here.
Organiser: Falkland House School
Cost: Free
Date: 13th December 2016
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
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Jointly is an app produced by Carers UK that makes caring for someone a little easier, less stressful and a lot more organised by making communication and coordination between those who share the care as easy as a text message.
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Pasda Staff at The Managed Care Network Conference,
Dunfermline 21st November.
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