It was good to listen to the presentations at the #LearningDisability and #Autism #LDAshowcasing event today organised by NHS England and to present brief highlights and evaluation of our #Synergy in schools programme

Did you know that every single fixture at PontefractRacecourse is Autism-Friendly. If you would like to attend any of the meetings, follow the link below or scan the QR code to book.

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#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

Dinosaur, a sitcom about an autistic woman, begins on BBC Scotland at 10:30pm, or find all six episodes on iPlayer now.

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'Despite the daily challenges, I wouldn’t swap the excruciating pain of sensory overload if it meant never again experiencing sharing the autistic joy of my special interests evolving into a passionate career & entrepreneurial innovations.' Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c #AutismAwarenessWeek

It's #WAAW2024 Autism: SEND Co-Production
SEND Co-production is 'suppose' to include parents, experts by
lived experiences, carers, children,
young people, professionals, specialists collaborating to design, deliver services to bring 'inclusion'. #Autism #SEND #collaborating

It's World Autism Acceptance and Awareness Week
2 to 8 April

Autism: SPELL Framework

Check out Anna Freud AT-Autism Specialist Training Courses funded by NHS England on The SPELL Framework

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#SPELLFramework #NATPMentalHealth

World Autism Acceptance and Awareness Week 2 to 8 April #WAAW2024

Autism & Burnout
Recognising the difference between what autistic adult burnout to a mental breakdown.

Raising an autistic child having a meltdown and not a TANTRUM.

Autistic children become autistic adults

#WAAW2024
Holiday Activities & Food Programmes funded Department for Education

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#reasonableadjustments

Stop forcing, starving, shouting, punishing and using rewards for food!!

#sensory
#foodtexture
#smell
#eatingdisorder
#foodavoidance
#autism
#disability

We're looking forward to hosting two Autism-Friendly days next week at PontefractRacecourse & Fontwell Park. We've got a very busy 2024! Together we will give Autistic individuals the opportunity to come racing in a safe & supportive environment #AutismAwareness

Today we opened the #Ascot Racecourse Supports Sensory Room - the first dedicated, permanent space of its kind on a racecourse ❤️

The room is available to guests aged 16 & under who have neuro-diverse conditions & might need a calm sensory space to help them fully enjoy the day

An absolute pleasure to attend Ascot Racecourse today for their family fun day and opening of their permanent sensory room for multiple needs and disabilities 👏 🐎 a magic day had by all Autism In Racing

We are delighted to be supporting Ascot Racecourse today with the opening of their permanent sensory room. We have one of our Autism-Friendly Day hosts Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c on course for us today.

'Autistic people have differences and challenges in recognising and reporting abuse.'

Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c highlights the need for safeguarding #autistic girls, based on her professional experience and recent book.

JKP Autism Autistic Girls Network SWAN
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At COMPASS Jobs Fair today in Birmingham? Swing by say hello 👋 We’ve got plenty of books and resources for you to browse - including some brilliant new releases 👀👀

Last chance to sign up for our upcoming Autism and Girls workshop for parents of autistic girls in North-West London, led by Dr Carly Danesh-Jones Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c. Register here: ow.ly/26Np50QIWKJ

We are absolutely delighted to be heading to Fontwell Park for the first time, to host an Autism-Friendly day on Friday 5th April. If you would like to attend, or know a family that would, please follow the link and book your space:
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#AutismAwareness

Last night, we joined the Autism in Racing Awareness Workshop—an eye-opening event that highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion in our sport. Let's continue learning and embracing diversity in racing. Peter O'Sullevan House (Newmarket) Bobby Beevers A2ndvoice CIC Judy Eaton @Richie

We are very proud to have hosted our second #AutismAwareness workshop last night at Peter O'Sullevan House (Newmarket). Our host Bobby Beevers with speakers Venessa A2ndvoice Judy Eaton Richie National Autistic Society Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c and Champion Jockey and Autism In Racing Ambassador, Will Buick.

Autism In Racing Awareness Workshop

Working in the Racing Industry

Venessa Swaby (Bobb) Judy Eaton Rickie Maybank

Autism in Racing Ambassador #WilliamBuick

Peter O'Sullevan House (Newmarket)
National Autistic Society

'There is something extra special when SEND Coproduction takes place. Thank you Autism In Racing for making that difference in the horseracing industry.'

Dr Carly Danesh - Jones MBE FRSA h(DS)c Bobby Beevers
Peter O'Sullevan House (Newmarket)