Welcome to our Website
Action for ASD is a charitable body based in Burnley for people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Please learn more about us and contact us using the e-mail or telephone number on the right.
Thankyou
Gemma
Join us!
Weekly sessions.
Monday Family Session 5.30pm - 7.30pm.
Wednesday Mixed Impact Group 6pm - 8pm.
Check the calendar. Click here.
Fortnightly sessions.
Tuesday AS Adult evening session - 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday Under 5's session - 10am - 12noon.
Saturday Family Session 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Saturday Mixed Impact Group 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Plus other sessions check our calendar. Click here.
Latest News - March 2010
Aspects Newletter - future at Kings Mill, reducing carbon footprint, under 5's stay and play, coffee mornings, membership renewal, research project, Lincolnshire Autism Rally, National Key Scheme, Specialisterne, Drop in sessions, clinical guidance, autism strategy, Gary McKinnon, diagnostic manual, donations and fundraising thanks to Marks and Spencer, Joe Brown, Nelson United Reform Church, Easter Activities, Christmas pantomime 2010, Christmas 2009 thanks.
Click here to read the full newsletter
Open Day 31st March 2010
In recognition of World Autism Day (April 2nd 2010) we are holding an open day on Wednesday 31st March 2010 at the Autism Resource Centre. 10am to 4pm.
AGM April 13th
The Annual General Meeting of Action for ASD will take place on Tuesday 13th April 2010 at 1.30pm at the ARC, Suite 7 Kings Mill, Queen Street, Harle
Syke, Burnley, BB10 2HX.
Click here to download the nomination and Proxy Form
Conference 22nd June 2010
Communication Issues
Speaker - Dr Olga Bogdashina
10am - 4pm
Burnley Football Club
Dr. Olga Bogdashina has worked extensively in the field of autism as teacher, lecturer and researcher,
with a particular interest in sensory-perceptual and communication problems in autism.
She has written articles and books on autism, the most recent ones are: Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome; Communication Issues in Autism; Theory of Mind and the Triad of
Perspectives on Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Olga teaches and lectures around the world. She
is currently a Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University and Consultant Psychologist for Adults with Autism. She has a 21 year old son with autism and a teenage daughter with AS.
March to June 2010 Calendar
Click here for our latest calendar of activities for March to June 2010.
ASD Research Project, East Lancs.
Do you want to take part? Click here to find out more.
Adult Drop-in sessions.
Read more below.
Adult Drop-in Sessions
Fortnightly discussions on access to services for those 19+ with ASF/HFA. Starting 17th Nov. Read more: Click here to download the leaflet.
Mission Statement
The Action for Autistic Spectrum Disorders mission statement is:
'Action for ASD exists to make a difference to the lives of those with Autism Spectrum Disorders in East Lancashire and to support their families and carers.'
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