Getting ready for the new school year? Back-to-school can be exciting, but also overwhelming for autistic children. We’ve put together some simple tips to make the transition smoother, from preparing routines early to celebrating strengths along the way. #BackToSchool

🌳 We’re at Brueton Park until 2pm today! Come say hi, meet other families, and enjoy some relaxed social time together. 💙 #AutismSupport

Castle Vale Support Group Update Please note that our next group has been rescheduled from Fri 12th September to Fri 19th September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you can still join us! tinyurl.com/46paaww7 #AutismSupport #CastleVale

Dads Group Update Unfortunately, we’ve had to cancel tomorrow’s Dads Group. We’re really sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Our next group is on: Thurs 27th Sept: 7pm tinyurl.com/jdm7xpnt

Our Walsall core group members recently enjoyed archery, pool, art and board games session. It was a good opportunity for group members to catch up with friends that they've made in our service and to have fun in a relaxed setting!

There's still plenty of spaces at our 6-Week Autism Support Programme for Parents & Carers - Northfield. Our FREE course designed to help parents and carers of autistic children deepen their understanding of autism Book here: tinyurl.com/r74tnfer

We had such a lovely time at our Family Meet Up in Brueton Park on Tuesday! It was great to see families come together, connect and enjoy some relaxed time outdoors. A big thank you to everyone who joined us!

Morning routines with an autistic child may look different from those in other families and that’s okay. Small, steady changes can make a big difference over time. Have a look at some of our tips!

At our Art gallery group session this month in Walsall, we explored embroidery, stitch and embellishing with beads. We thoroughly enjoyed the session, thank you to Kate from Stitchety and to The New Art Gallery Walsall!

We’re back with our Parent/Carer Support Groups this September! Join us in: Solihull Sandwell Great Barr Northfield Castle Vale A welcoming space to share experiences, access advice and connect with others who understand.

There's still plenty of spaces at our 6-Week Autism Support Programme for Parents & Carers - Erdington. Highcroft Rd, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6GS Tuesdays: 16th, 23rd, 30th Sept & 7th, 14th, 21st Oct Sessions start at 10am & finish 12pm Book here: tinyurl.com/3rnsh6ef

📢 On Sun 7 Sept, there will be a National Test of Emergency Alerts on all phones. For autistic people, the sudden noise/change may cause anxiety. Prepare ahead with visuals, countdowns, sensory supports & calming tools. #AutismSupport #EmergencyAlert

Our Herefordshire & Worcestershire team will be at the Adult Autism/ADHD Information Event in Hereford on Thursday 18th September! Other support organisations will also be present. Feel free to come along and ask about what we do 😀

Schools’ Duties and Responsibilities – Online Session Join us on Tuesday 16th September, 6–7:30pm for this informative session with Ken Upton (MBE) from Talking SENse. Book here: tinyurl.com/5fbj8yrf

😴 Struggling with your child’s sleep? Join our free CPD accredited workshop with Cerebra for Sandwell residents. 📅 Thurs 2 Oct, 10am–2pm 📍 Wednesbury Family Hub Learn strategies & build confidence 💙 👉 Book: tinyurl.com/vjujnuye #SleepSupport #Sandwell

📅 Our Parent/Carer Support Groups for this October! Join us in: 📍 Solihull 📍 Great Barr 📍 Northfield 📍 Castle Vale 📍 Sandwell A safe space to share, connect & get advice 💙 👉 Book: eventbrite.co.uk/o/autism-west-… #AutismSupport #ParentCarerSupport

💙 Our Walsall Befriending Group waiting list is now open! For autistic adults (18+) in Walsall who want to: ✨ Meet others ✨ Learn more about autism ✨ Build friendships through fun activities 📧 Email: [email protected] #AutismSupport #BefriendingGroup

💙😃 Happy World Smile Day! We’re celebrating the joy and positivity a smile can bring. Here are some wonderful smiles from the amazing people we support at Autism West Midlands! #WorldSmileDay #AutismSupport #AutismWestMidlands

✨🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! At AWM, we deliver autism talks & resources for schools to support pupils & staff. 💬 “Students spoke confidently about challenges & staff felt better able to support them.” 📧 [email protected] #WorldTeachersDay