News and Events – Families In Focus (Essex)
If you wish to book any of our events please contact us.
Carers Week – 14–20 June 2010
Carers Week takes place from 14 to 20 June 2010. Its theme is A Life of My Own and will focus on why supporting carers is crucial; how carers miss out on things most people take for granted; what needs to be changed.
For more information visit: www.carersweeksurvey.org
London Zoo's Fun Day for children with disabilities – Saturday 12 June 2010
The day is an annual event put on by London Zoo, enabling families with disabled children to enjoy all the zoo has to offer and more at a discount price. Families with disabled children need to pre-book and prepay before 6th June to get the reduced rates. For more details and a booking form, please contact Steve Marriott Tel: 020 7449 6551, email: steve.marriott@zsl.org or visit the main website: www.zsl.org
'Living With Autism' – A Talk by Ros Blackburn – Monday 14 June 2010
Ros Blackburn was diagnosed severely autistic at just over a year old. Now age 40 Ros tends to feel that, while many areas of her autistic condition have remained very severe, others, such as her severe language delay, have disappeared almost completely. Ros gives an invaluable insight into her world of autism. She uses humour and gives graphic examples of her experiences and all aspects of living and working with autism. Please note that this talk may be difficult for some parents. 10.00 am to 12.00 noon at PARC (Essex), Great Notley Country Park, Great Notley, Braintree CM77 7FS
Indulgence Day for parents/carers – Wednesday 16 June 2010
Alternative therapists will be providing a range of treatments for parents/carers of children and young people with disabilities/special needs. Between 10.30 am and 2.00 pm at the Baptist Church, Coggeshall Road, Braintree. Buffet lunch provided. Donation discretional. Crèche available (booking essential)
Talk on Challenging Behaviour – Thursday 24 June 2010
By Melissa Williamson, Ministry of Parenting. Top tips for carers of children with learning disabilities. "Don't just manage challenging or difficult behaviour, use pro-active approaches to support children to make positive behavioural changes". 10.00 am to 12 noon at The Conference Room, James Hornsby School, Leinster Road, Laindon SS15 5NX. Crèche available (booking essential)
Talk on Challenging Behaviour – Wednesday 7 July 2010
By Melissa Williamson, Ministry of Parenting. Top tips for carers of children with learning disabilities. "Don't just manage challenging or difficult behaviour, use pro-active approaches to support children to make positive behavioural changes". 7.30 to 9.30 pm at PARC (Essex), Great Notley Country Park, Great Notley, Braintree CM77 7FS
Essex Police 4 x 4 Fun Day – Thursday 26 August 2010
At Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers. The day is aimed at children aged between 5 and 16 who attend the many special schools and organisations from around Essex. To request a registration form telephone 01245 452339. Completed forms must be returned by Monday 18 May 2010
Talk on Social Stories – Monday 4 October 2010
By Dr Jane Pearson and Siobhan Timmins. Social Stories are a tool for teaching social skills to children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Find out why they work, how to write them and how to use them with your child. 10.00 am to 12.00 noon at PARC (Essex), Great Notley Country Park, Great Notley, Braintree CM77 7FS
