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Archive for October 2016

ROF59

On Thursday 27 October the group had another night out at ROF59.  They booked a two hour slot which consisted of the trampoline park interspersed with the climbing wall! What a fantastic evening!  The children gave it their all and even though some had gravitational insecurities took part with gusto and pushed themselves to the…

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4Motion

What a fantastic place this is!  The group booked a two hour slot in September, 6.30-8.30pm and hired helmets and scooters. After the initial safety talk by the staff, the children were off, up and down the ramps.  This carried on all evening until by 8.30pm the children were all worn out and apparently, according…

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Roots Hairdressing Salon – Autism Friendly Sunday’s

Thanks to Jemma for coming along to the group during the summer and explaining how she came to open her salon on a Sunday for children who dislike having their hair cut.  Jemma said, “Even if it takes a few visits to the salon, that’s fine.  We keep the lighting down, no music and just…

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Parent Support Group enjoy visit from Dietician

A big thank you to Hannah for popping along to one of our meetings and giving us a talk and practical presentation about the issues our children may have with feeding.  The practicals produced a lot of fun and frolics not to mention the amount of food eaten!! Hannah has said she will come back…

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Outings & Events

Over the last few months the group have had a great time visiting sensory rooms, Hall Hill Farm, ROF59 and 4Motion.  Watch out for more of their adventures!

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Donation received!

A big thank you goes to Darlington Business Club who donated £250 to the group in the Spring.  Emma and Dawn from the group were invited to receive the cheque from Chairman Jayson Guerney.  A great evening was had by all along with a lovely buffet.

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Donation received!

Thank you to the Aycliffe Secret Millionaire who presented our group with a cheque for £100 in March 2016.   Again this money will be used to take the children and their families to try out activities to help their sensory issues.

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Donation received!

Thank you to the Newton Aycliffe Councillors who donated £420 for the parent support group.  This money will be used to take the children to sensory rooms and other venues that will aid their sensory issues, confidence and self-esteem.

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Think Sensory Not Behaviour Training – 21 October 2016

Dawn Dunn, MD conducted a Think Sensory Not Behaviour training course at Ingleby Mill Primary for several schools on Friday 21 October 2016.   We would like to thank the school and staff for their warm welcome and have received the following feedback:- “I could have spent a lot longer listening to advice/ideas. You are a…

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Helpful hint!

How to get the most from your therapy roll at home or school. Did you know that punching the therapy roll aids:- Upper limb stability/power grip Right/left integration Trunk rotation (twisting from the waist) Sensory feedback Stamina Isolation of movement Rhythm

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