Author: Rebecca Barker

We are so excited that AWARE has a brand-new Mums' Meet group, which will be run by AWARE members with support from AWARE staff. The group is open to ALL female carers with autistic children/young people - no diagnosis necessary but you will need to join AWARE if you are not already a member. The first meet up will be on Friday 22nd September. If you would like more info please check our newsletter and closed Facebook group for the Mums' Meet WhatsApp link.

The return to school can be a challenging time for autistic children and young people, and their families, not to mention the changes attached to transitioning to a new school. AWARE has compiled a list of useful resources to help you and your child navigate September. backtoschoolresources-3Download

We at AWARE have been working very hard to launch our 2023 Summer Holidays Guide - your one-stop-shop for finding out all about what activities are on both at AWARE and with other local organisations this summer. AWARE Summer Holidays Guide 2023Download

AWARE is running a series of play sessions over the summer holidays for children and young people aged 0-16! Sessions will take place in Manningham and Addingham. All details available on our closed Facebook group and in our newsletters! For more information on what AWARE does, see here.

If you are looking for help and advice, did you know AWARE now run two face-to-face groups for parents and carers plus one Zoom support session? We also have regular meet-ups with guest speakers solely for members of our BEAT pre-diagnosis group. Find out more about what we do here!

One of the main feelings that many parents and carers express at the beginning of their autism journey! AWARE is here to help families navigate the maze of the early days and beyond. From parent training courses to information events, play schemes to youth club, and much, MUCH more - both online and offline, we offer many forms of support to parents/carers and children. For more information on what we offer, see here.

We are so excited to be holding another one of our World Autism Acceptance Day (WAAD) events - an unmissable and rare chance to meet a whole host of local support services and groups in one place! Last year's event was phenomenally popular so please book your FREE ticket as soon as possible if you would like to come. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/aware-airedale-and-wharfedale-autism-resource/t-jzrkymd

Unfortunately, it is common for autistic children and young people to face extra challenges at school compared to their peers. AWARE is a great place to access peer support and advice about education issues. We have a range of help guides which can provide information and direction on what to do to help your child. We also hold Support Group sessions which often cover school issues. Our Zoom ones are recorded to be accessed at your leisure. We also have a closed members Facebook group focused solely on education. To join AWARE and access all of these amazing benefits please see here.

AWARE is very excited to announce a brand new support group, which will take place once a month in Girlington. Please see our October newsletter for details.

One of the most common questions families of autistic children ask is what sort of activities are on over the summer. AWARE has pulled together a guide full of ideas on activities that run over summer: AWAREschoolholguide2022pdf-2Download