Moving Autistic Adults towards Independence
and Employment The ASSERT Programme is delivered over two
sites at Northampton and Wellingborough.
It provides vocational training for
adults (16+) across the autistic spectrum,
which aims to enhance independence and prepare
the individual for work, whether this be
in open employment, supported work or other
work opportunities within ASSERT
The NSA run courses suitable for parents/carers
and professionals. Our next block of courses
are in September 2008.
The Society was instrumental in establishing
Playschemes specifically for autistic children.
Initially, these could be run during the
long holidays but more recently they have
been expanded to include the Easter holiday
also. This service is now one of the core
activities of the Society and is funded by
general and designated funds raised specifically
for the project.
Each small donation received allows us to
bring an improvement to the quality of life
of those affected with the condition. Any
support you can give us by donating or fundraising
for us is invaluable and you can be assured
that all income the Society receives goes
directly to helping the local autistic community.
The word autism is now quite well known to
most people, even if the actual nature of
the condition may be less well understood.
In recent years many professionals have recognised
that there are many children who do not fit
the classic or complete picture of an autistic
child. A phrase, which is now more often
used, is "autistic spectrum".
Autism Awareness and Collecting at the Balloon
Festival
We have an opportunity at the Balloon
Festival to give out literature and collect
for the NSA. Westbridge Motors have given
permission for us to collect from their
stand and chat to people about the work of
the Society. The Festival takes place on
the 15th, 16th and 17th August 2008.
We need volunteers who can offer a couple
of hours during the weekend, to give
out leaflets and collect for us. If you can
help at all please contact Alison on 01604
239404 or e-mail on Alison@n-s-a.org.uk
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The Society is holding its Annual Golf Day on 4th July 2008. For more information click
HERE
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There are still plenty of places on our 2
day Fishing Marathon on 5th/6th July at the Great Linford lakes.
For more details click HERE
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Caroline Mackenzie is planning to cycle 500km from Ho
Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Angor Wat
in Cambodia to raise money for our charity.
To sponsor Caroline please click HERE
FREE ASD Help & Advice Line0808 808 9090
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The Northamptonshire Society for Autism
is a charity which aims to help and support
all those whose life is touched by autism,
or who wish to learn more about this perplexing
disability. Our main office is based in Northampton
from where we co-ordinate countywide services
for autistic children and adults, their parents
and carers and professionals living or working
in Northamptonshire.
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