NAS Surrey Branch Newsletters and Calendar

We publish a newsletter every two months which you can receive by email by becoming a member of the branch (free of charge).

 

You can download the current issue using the link on the right.

 

Every issue includes:

  • A calendar of all our meetings – on Zoom and in-person around Surrey
  • Details of upcoming talks, webinars and seminars
  • Information about family activities
  • News and information, including details of consultations
  • Information specifically for autistic adults and people who know them
  • Requests for participation in research projects

 

About Us

We are a local Branch of the National Autistic Society which works for autistic people and runs services such as schools, clubs and adult centres. It has over 20,000 members, over 100 local branches and works in partnership with more than 50 local autism societies.

 

The NAS exists to transform lives by being a trusted source of support and practical advice for autistic people and their families at key stages in life and change attitudes by working with businesses, policymakers, autism professionals and the public to reduce isolation and open up opportunities in society as a whole.

 

National Autistic Society, 393 City Rd, London EC1V 1NG www.autism.org.uk. Registered charity, number 269425.  Company limited by guarantee number 1205298.

 

The National Autistic Society is a registered charity, number 269425 – this is also the charity number for the branch. The NAS is a company limited by guarantee: number 1205298.

The views expressed in Surrey News are not necessarily those of the National Autistic Society, and reference to any specific services or approaches to autism does not imply endorsement. 

 

All material is copyright NAS Surrey Branch and cannot be reproduced without permission.

NAS Surrey News April – May 2023

See pages 6 – 7 for our calendar of online and in-person meetings for parents of autistic children, plus our special interest groups for parent/carers of autistic adults, girls and those with PDA, plus partners of autistic people.

  • EHCP Talks for parents – p3
  • Consultation on EHCP funding – p3
  • Tony Attwood talks, in person and online – p3
  • Autism Reality experience – p4
  • New information booklet for parents of children with additional needs – p4
  • FVS workshops on Transitions – p5
  • Parent workshop, Haslemere – p8
  • Handy list of activities for children with special needs or disabilities – p9-10

Information for Adults, Young People and their families: 

  • Employment Works supported employment programme – p11
  • Mental Health crisis research – p11
  • New weekly group in Epsom – p12
  • Meetings for parents and carers of adults – p12

Please note: Some of the articles in the front of the newsletter include information for young people and adults.

NAS Surrey News February – March 23

See pages 6 – 7 for our calendar of online and in-person meetings for parents of autistic children, plus our special interest groups for parent/carers of autistic adults, girls and those with PDA, plus partners of autistic people. 

PLEASE NOTE: the next Parents of Girls Meeting date has changed to Thurs 9th March.

 

  • Online Talk on Benefits for 14 – 25 Year-olds – p3
  • Two Talks on EHCPs – p3
  • Additional Needs Services Showcase – p3
  • Indoor Climbing Event 26th March – p4
  • Children’s Adventure Golf Event – p4
  • World Autism Acceptance Week Stall in Guildford – p5
  • Surrey SEN Schools Consultations – p8
  • Elmbridge MENCAP Family Fun Afternoons – p8
  • Dad’s Group in Chertsey – p9

Information for Adults, Young People and their families:

  • Autism Insight Panels – p11
  • New Day Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Walton – P11
  • AFC Meetings for Parents/Carers of Autistic Adults – p12

NAS Surrey News December 22 – January 23

See pages 6 – 7 for our calendar of online and in-person meetings for parents of autistic children, plus our special interest groups for parent/carers of autistic adults, girls and those with PDA, plus partners of autistic people.

  • Gamers Lounge Events in Guildford – p3
  • Sport and Social Club for 16+ – p3
  • Dive Ability in Alton – p4
  • FVS Free Wellbeing and Mindfulness Event in Woking – p4
  • Young Carers Survey – p5
  • Action for Carers Consultation Online – p5
  • Group for Children Awaiting Diagnosis in Redhill – p8

Information for Adults, Young People and their families:

  • Mental Health Crisis Research – p10
  • The Include Choir in Redhill and Epsom – p10
  • ‘Books Beyond Words’ Wordless Picture Stories – p11
  • Monthly Autistic Women’s Group in Guildford – p11

NAS Surrey News October – November 2022

In this issue:

  • Children’s Christmas Party 4th December
  • Preparing for Adulthood Event in Weybridge
  • Concert in Aid of NAS Surrey Branch in Bramley
  • Family Voice AGM In-person and Online School Transition Event
  • Expanding Our Local Support Groups
  • Talk on SLT and OT for autistic children
  • Research participation requests

Information for Adults, Young People and their families:

  • Wellbeing Project for Adult Siblings
  • Surrey Voices Podcast
  • Advocacy Services in Surrey
  • Online Group for parents of autistic adults