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  • The Rollercoster Spectrum – National Autistic Society

     The National Autistic Society are having a talk about how the autistic spectrum is so different for everyone and each person has their own distinct profile. This session is held at Chatton Village hall. David Smith MP is attending and will be able to answer any SEND related questions.

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  • How To Make Your Christmas Autism-Friendly

    How To Make Your Christmas Autism-Friendly

    This Christmas The Toby Henderson Trust has created a guide that supports autistic individuals by providing them with useful techniques to help overcome their sensory hurdles during the festive period. This guide also offers useful tips to help make sure that the festive period is autism-friendly and ensures that the holiday works for everyone Please…

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  • Northumberland Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service open day

    Northumberland Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service open day

    The Toby Henderson Trust is hosting an Autism Post Diagnostic Support Service open day for professionals. Please find out more information below:

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  • National Autistic Society North Northumberland Branch

    National Autistic Society North Northumberland Branch

    Point A Profile Organisation National Autistic Society North Northumberland Branch What geographical area does your organisation cover?Northumberland and beyond but mainly meet in North Northumberland What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?Provide support for families, mainly parents and carers through support groups, speakers, workshops and various other activities. What services…

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  • The Toby Henderson Trust

    The Toby Henderson Trust

    Point A Profile Organisation The Toby Henderson Trust What geographical area does your organisation cover?North East What are the aims of your organisation and what do you do?The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) is an independently funded charity supporting autistic children, young people and adults, their families and carers in the North East of England. We…

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  • Point A Steering Group Update

    Point A Steering Group Update

    On Monday SpLinter group members were joined by different disability support groups such as Adapt NE and Inclusion North as part of the steering group for the Point A Info Hubs. As part of the discussion Terry and Frank were presenting on behalf of Inclusion North’s Citizenship Team and got individuals to share their opinions…

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  • Sign up your organisation to Point A!

    Sign up your organisation to Point A!

    If your organisation offers help, support or services to adults who identify as neurodivergent, autistic or with a learning disability in Northumberland, you are welcome to submit your details to be included in our growing online resource centre, the Point A Info Hub. Point A Info Hub relies on having the most up-to-date information, to…

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  • Support with Employee Health and Disability 

    Support with Employee Health and Disability 

    A new service, Support with Employee Health and Disability, has now gone live nationally. The service supports employers through common health and disability scenarios at work. Focused on ‘must-do’s’, the service explains legal obligations, and provides step by step guidance, prompting the right actions at the right times. This includes support with health and disability-related…

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  • Supported internships announced by Northumberland Skills

    Supported internships announced by Northumberland Skills

    Applications are now open for supported internships starting in September 2024. Delivered on behalf of the Northumberland County Council by Northumberland Skills, these internships are targeted at young people aged 16 to 24 who have an EHCP (education, health and care plan), and are ideal for those who need a bit of support moving from…

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  • Need help understanding your autism diagnosis?

    Need help understanding your autism diagnosis?

    If you have just received a diagnosis for autism, it can initially feel quite overwhelming. What does it mean?, what should I do next?, where can I go for help? are just a few of the questions that you may have. In Northumberland there is an organisation called Autism in Mind which can help you…

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