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Practical Introduction to flying for children with ASD

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The Belfast International Airport is providing a practical introduction to flying for children on the autism spectrum. Charlotte Olsen, a mother herself, is the author of the ‘Suzie Books’ collection, written to assist parents of children on the autistic spectrum in explaining new concepts and experiences to their children.

The latest book, ‘Suzie Goes on an Aeroplane’, is being offered by Belfast International Airport, free of charge, to help support parents who will be flying from the airport with children on the autism spectrum.

 

Click here to download the Belfast International Airport Support Guide for Children with Autism  

Or click on this link: https://www.belfastairport.com/special-assistance/autism-awareness

Click here to download the Guide for Travellers with Autism, Parents and Carers of Children with Autism 

 

Contact Us

To request further information, please contact the Belfast International Airport by email at: autism@bfs.aero

If you wish to receive an Autism Awareness Pack please include your full postal address to the email address above.

 

Launch of the Regional Integrated Support for Education

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A new regional integrated health and social care service working directly in mainstream primary schools supporting children has been launched this month.

‘RISE’ (Regional Integrated Support for Education) will enable staff from the health and social care and education sectors to work closely together to help children access learning and enhance their development to reach their full potential.

Speaking at the launch on 18 May 2017, Fionnuala McAndrew, Director of Social Care with the Health and Social Care Board explained:

“The RISE service was set up following a review of existing services across Northern Ireland and the need for a consistent approach across all schools. The service will identify and support children who may only need that initial help, or to identify children who even with that support, need to be supported further, within the Health and Social Care and Education systems.”

“Schools are now better prepared and equipped for children with delays in speech, coordination and motor skills difficulties with help and support from a range of healthcare professionals, she said.”

 

Click here to read more

 

A short video clip of the RISE MDT service has been developed. Click here to watch the video clip of the programme 

 

Child Care Partnership: Including Children with Additional Needs event – 30 March 2017

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The Child Care Partnership invite you to a FREE event to explore the support and opportunities for caring for children with additional needs. There will be an opportunity to discuss disability rights and children’s rights, inc. Special Education Needs Policy and Practice in action.

At the event we will look at how we create inclusive play environments for children.  Also as practitioners, it will provide space to review how you look after your own wellbeing, as well as the children you care for.

 

Event details:         

Date: Thursday 30th March 2017

Time:  9.30am – 15.30pm

Venue: Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

 

Download the Booking Form

 

We will be running 4 workshops during the event. You will have the opportunity to attend 2 of your preferred choice. Please select your preferred choices on the booking form.

 

How to book a place: 

To book a place at this event please complete the attached form and send it to Clover by 17 March 2017 via email to: clover.gabbidon-lyttle@hscni.net

 

Places are limited; please book early.

 

Survey on Emotional Well-being Services to Support Children with Disabilities

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The total number of children and young people with a disability in Northern Ireland is unknown however a number of children with a disability will have complex health care needs and a range of other traumas, complicated by communication difficulties.

The CYPSP Regional Sub-Groups for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Children with a Disability have jointly agreed to review existing services that are currently available in Northern Ireland to support the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people with a disability.

A short survey is now available to community, voluntary and statutory service providers to complete. The findings from the survey responses will assist both sub groups with needs assessment and future planning and commissioning of services.

To complete the survey choose one of the following options:

For HSC Trust surveys click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PD89YPG

For Family Support NI, Community and Voluntary Services click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EBDDIS

 Deadline for responses: 1 January 2017

 Contact Us:

If you have any queries when completing the survey please contact Alison Foster, CYPSP at Alison.Foster@hscni.net or telephone 02895 363 008

 

CDSA and Mencap Hustings Event – Wednesday 13th April 2016

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Mencap are organising a Hustings event in their new Centre in Belfast on Wednesday 13th April 2016 from 7.00pm – 8.30pm.  There will be a range of speakers and political candidates on the night, which promises to be both informative and engaging – as well as a great opportunity to influence potential MLA’s!

Four themes have been decided for the evening:

– Early Years

– Short Breaks

– Life & Living

– Employment Opportunities

Please email fiona.cole@mencap.org.uk if you, or any of your colleagues, families you work with, or people you support etc. want to come along.  Places are limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

For more information click here

Map of Mencap’s new office