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As an Autistic parent of an Autistic Child with co-occurring conditions which impact not only upon our functionality from day to day but also on how we are perceived and treated by both professionals and those within our community.

Yoga for trauma and anxiety, by Giuliana Wheater

by Mala Thapar | Jun 29, 2021 | News, Resources, Well Being

Following lots of requests for some more yoga fun as well as well as continuing emails about mental health, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD.

Mickeypedia – The A to Z of an Autistic Savant by Mickey Mayhew – A book review

by Mala Thapar | Jun 29, 2021 | Book, News, Resources, Shop

Mickeypedia – The A to Z of an Autistic Savant by Mickey Mayhew – A book review by Beverly Guest our Charity Champion

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Please see details below of the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme:-

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme fund aims to provide grant items that meet children and young peoples’ most basic needs or are critical to their wellbeing. It supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances.

Becoming a referrer & supporting the families you work with: You can find more information and register as a referrer on their website: www.familyfundservices.co.uk/emergency-essentials/

You can find out more information about eligibility criteria and what being a referrer for the grant means in these guidelines:
https://www.familyfundservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CiN_FFBS_Guidance_for_Referrers_V4Apr19.pdf

When writing your applications ensure that you put as much detail about the beneficiary’s financial situation and the crisis which they are going through. Focus on the impact of the crisis and vulnerability on the child. Explain the impact the item will have on the child and what the impact would be if they didn’t receive the grant.

If you would like any advice on how to apply or if you would like to check whether a child is eligible please call 01904 55 00 11 or email:emergencyessentials@familyfundservices.co.uk

If you work with disabled children, it’s also worth you knowing about their sister charity: http://www.familyfund.org.uk

You can apply for one grant per child. BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme can deliver or fund critical items such as:

Cookers
Essential household items
Furniture and kitchen equipment
Children’s beds and bedding
Washing machines
Fridges and freezers
Baby equipment
Clothing in exceptional or emergency situations

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Please take a look at the articles, resources and useful information below

Click on the links in each category for further details of each topic:-

Addiction

Advocacy

Anxiety

Bullying

Coronavirus

Communication

Counselling

Education

Exclusion

Emotions

Finance, planning and trusts

Food and Nutrition

Games

Healthcare

Moving and relocation

Online, digital and safety

Sensory

Sleep

Social

Support and guides

Miscellaneous

Please take a look at some further useful articles below, which include useful news items and book reviews:

Please see details below of the BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials programme:-