The Adult Support team will hold a  monthly  support group  every  1st Wednesday of the month for parents, partners and carers of people aged 16+ years, with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome (AS) or High Functioning Autism (HFA).

The support group is a chance to meet other like minded people, have a coffee and a chat and to make new friends.

                       Date:            1st Wednesday of the Month

                       Time:            1pm-3pm

                       Venue:         Krafty Cow Tea Room, 16 Boot Way, Burnley

Directly across from the bus station at the Pedestrian crossing

For more information about joining the social group please call the Adult Services Team on 01282 415 455 extension 2

Session Booking Forms for September & October 2017

are now available!

Please find attached the booking forms below

As usual, the document details the weekly timetable on page 1, and has the booking form on page 2. If you would like to attend sessions, please complete the booking form and return this to us so that we can confirm a place for your child/ren on the requested sessions.

Please return all booking forms to bookings@actionasd.org.uk

Due to increased numbers of children accessing our sessions, we are asking all parents to please use the booking system, as this means that we can allocate places as fairly as possible to all children. If you are struggling to complete the booking form and return it to us, please confirm your booking by email and sign the booking form when you come in to the first booked session.

Please note that if you would like to call in to the centre with completed forms or to collect a blank form from us, the office is usually staffed Monday-Friday between 10-3pm, but if you would like to come in at another time please phone beforehand to check that there will be a member of staff here to greet you.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by reply to this email or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information.

Session Booking Forms for May 2017

are now available!

Please find attached the booking forms for May 2017

As usual, the document details the weekly timetable on page 1, and has the booking form on page 2. If you would like to attend sessions, please complete the booking form and return this to us so that we can confirm a place for your child/ren on the requested sessions.

Please return all booking forms to bookings@actionasd.org.uk

Due to increased numbers of children accessing our sessions, we are asking all parents to please use the booking system, as this means that we can allocate places as fairly as possible to all children. If you are struggling to complete the booking form and return it to us, please confirm your booking by email and sign the booking form when you come in to the first booked session.

Please note that if you would like to call in to the centre with completed forms or to collect a blank form from us, the office is usually staffed Monday-Friday between 10-3pm, but if you would like to come in at another time please phone beforehand to check that there will be a member of staff here to greet you.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by reply to this email or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information.

Easter Holiday Sessions 

This Easter we have two full-day sessions. Please find attached the booking form for Tuesday 4^th April (Junior Session) and Wednesday 5^th April (Senior Session)

Please complete the booking form and return this to us to request a place for your child/ren; we will contact you to confirm places.

The deadline for bookings for these sessions is Friday 24^th March

Please return all booking forms to bookings@actionasd.org.uk or post/drop off at Action for ASD, Suites 7 & 8 Kings Mill, Queen Street, Burnley, BB10 2HX

Due to increased numbers of children accessing our sessions, we are asking all parents to please use the booking system, as this means that we can allocate places as fairly as possible to all children.

Please note that if you would like to call in to the centre with completed forms or to collect a blank form from us, the office is usually staffed Monday-Friday between 10-2pm, but if you would like to come in at another time please phone beforehand to check that there will be a member of staff here to greet you.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email bookings@actionasd.org.uk or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information.

Kind Regards

The Children's Service Team

Please find attached the booking form for April 2017

As usual, the document details the weekly timetable on page 1, and has the booking form on page 2. If you would like to attend sessions and haven’t yet booked, please complete the booking form and return this to us by 24^th March to confirm a place for your child/ren on the requested sessions.

Easter Holidays – we hope to have holiday sessions taking place over Easter. When dates have been confirmed, booking forms will be sent out for these dates.

Please note that instead of the Family Session on Sunday 2^nd April we are having an activity day at Robinwood Activity Centre (part of Autism Awareness Week). Please contact us if you would like to attend this.

Please return all booking forms to bookings@actionasd.org.uk 

or by post to Autism Resource Centre, Suites 7 & 8, Kings Mill, Queen St, Burnley, BB10 2HX

Due to increased numbers of children accessing our sessions, we are asking all parents to please use the booking system, as this means that we can allocate places as fairly as possible to all children. If you are struggling to complete the booking form and return it to us, please confirm your booking by email and sign the booking form when you come in to the first booked session.

Please note that if you would like to call into the centre with completed forms or to collect a blank form from us, the office is usually staffed Monday-Friday between 10-2pm. If you would like to come in at another time please phone beforehand to check that there will be a member of staff here to greet you.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email bookings@actionasd.org.uk or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information.

Kind Regards

The Children's Service Team

Action for ASD now has a family support worker based in Blackburn with Darwen!

Please see attached information about this.

Our next

Parent Support Group

is on

Thursday 6^th April at 10.30-12.30

at

Action for ASD

We are pleased to confirm that this group will be attended by a Special Educational Needs and Disability Officer and colleague.

We hope that this will be a fantastic opportunity for parents to ask questions, seek advice and find out more about Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, personal budgets, and much more.

Please feel free to join us for a brew and a chat!

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by reply to this email or by contacting 01282 415455 if you would like more information.

Dear Members

RE: AGM Trustee Nominations

As required by our Articles of Association, we are required to inform all members of any nominations we have received for new trustees.

We are pleased to inform you that we have received nominations for Alan Waddington and Heather Waddington.

We hope you are able to attend the AGM on Monday 21^st November at 5.45pm.

Kind regards

Action for ASD

Junior Lego Club is coming to Action for ASD!

Mondays 7^th, 14^th & 21^st November for children aged 7-11 years

Building social skills and making friends

 Please see the leaflet below for more information

 The deadline for bookings is Friday 4^th November.

Please contact a member of Children’s Services if you would like to book a place for your child, by email at children@actionasd.org.uk or by phone on 01282 415455. Please note that Lego Club is a 3 week programme, and therefore by booking a place a commitment is made to attend all three dates.

For parents of children in the higher age bracket, we will be running a Senior Lego Club in December and more information will follow soon.