Newcastle Autism Hubs this Autumn
The North East Autism Society is hosting a series of workshops across the city this Autumn.
The sessions are for parents or carers of children living in Newcastle who have been diagnosed with autism or are in the process of being assessed.
These are the available dates:
| Nunsmore Centre Studley Terrace NE4 5AH Wednesday, 4th September Wednesday, 2nd October Wednesday, 6th November | Galafield Centre Newbiggin Lane NE5 1LZ Wednesday, 11th September Wednesday, 9th October Wednesday, 13th November |
| Byker Sands 19 Raby Cross NE6 2FF Wednesday, 18th September Wednesday, 16th October Wednesday, 20th November | Fawdon Children’s Centre Cairns Way NE3 2SN Wednesday, 25th September Wednesday, 23rd October Wednesday, 27th November |
The Workshops
There are two types of sessions available, and pre-booking is essential for both.
Supporting your autistic child is a group workshop for parents or carers of autistic children.
It covers worries and action planning, common misconceptions about autism, differences in autistic children and practical, everyday strategies.
The sessions run from 10 am to 12 pm on each date, and pre-booking is essential.
One to one appointments for families who would like to discuss issues or ask questions privately.
These appointments are available between 9 am and 4 pm and must also be pre-booked.
To book your place at any of these sessions, please contact Rebecca Weatherstone on 0191 410 9974 or rebecca.weatherstone@ne-as.org.uk.
About Autism
Autism is something you have for your whole life. It affects how you talk to others and relate to the world around you.
It’s called a “spectrum disorder,” which means it shows up in lots of different ways depending on the person.
Some things that people with autism often share are:
- Having trouble with social interactions
- Really getting into certain topics
- Being sensitive to things like noise, light, or touch
- Liking routines and sticking to them
- Doing the same actions over and over
- Finding it hard to understand figures of speech or sayings
- Struggling to control feelings
- Having problems with both spoken and unspoken language
It can be hard to handle when things change or are new, especially if they’re loud, bright, or crowded. This can make people feel overwhelmed and anxious.
The repetitive actions you might think of with autism are ways people cope, trying to make things feel more normal.
But sometimes, it doesn’t work, and things get too much. That’s when people might have meltdowns or shutdowns.
Meltdowns are when someone can’t control themselves for a bit and might yell, scream, cry, or even hit or bite.
Shutdowns are when someone stops talking altogether.
Autism isn’t something you can cure or treat like an illness. It just means your brain works in its own way. With help and strategies, people with autism can live their lives to the fullest.
Autism is a learning difficulty rather than a learning disability. The difference is that autism doesn’t impact someone’s intellect, just how they learn.
If you want to know more about autism signs and getting a diagnosis, go to the NHS website.
About The North East Autism Society
The North East Autism Society was founded in 1980 by a group of parents with autistic children.
Over the decades, the Society has expanded to provide year-round residential care for children, educational and vocational programmes for people over 19, and family support services.
Their approach aims to support individuals to participate in society as independent and valued citizens, enjoying equal rights and opportunities but also enriching the world around them.
In its history, the North East Autism Society has supported more than 6,000 autistic people and their families across 53 sites throughout the North East.
Find out more at ne-as.org.uk.