Autism EPIC

02/08/2023

I'm looking to buy this toy if anyone has it to sell

13/07/2023

A powerful Description of being autistic by This beautiful little Girl

Congratulations to 12-year-old secondary school student Ava who has won a national poetry competition with her entry about living with autism 📝

You can read her winning ‘Power of Poetry’ entry below:

“Take a seat and sit with me

I want to talk about ASD

If you don't mind I'd like to explain

A little thing called autism and how it affects my brain

It can make me anxious, angry and afraid

But this stays in my head, on my face it's not displayed

I may seem heartless and question your meanings

But it takes me a little longer to process the feelings

Take a seat and sit with me I want to show you ASD

A girl sitting quietly is all you see

But inside my mind I am far from free

My thoughts collide, my senses take over

I become overwhelmed by the smallest sound

Clicking pens, ticking clocks

That boy's chair and the way it rocks

All different smells attacking me

The perfumes, the coffee, the teacher's tea

Take a seat and sit with me

But not too close, I have ASD

I try to be social, I try to fit in

I come across rude, I can never win

I am very literal and straight to the point

If you want the truth I won't disappoint

When my brain is overloaded I sometimes lash out

My control fades, I scream and shout

I get confused and it all spills out

Intense emotions all trapped inside

Finally have nowhere to hide

Take a seat and sit with me I want to tell you about ASD

Please understand I am not to blame I've just got an atypical brain

But it's not all doom and gloom

I'm often the sportiest girl in the room

I'm quirky, unique, kind and caring

I'm loyal, protective and always sharing

I'm obsessed with frogs and all things green

I'm the youngest trendsetter you've ever seen

Take a seat and sit with me

I am Ava, I am me

I'm not just my label of ASD.”

12/10/2022

check my link, some changes have been made

09/09/2022

Autism EPIC was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

23/07/2022

Parents you're your child's best therapist

This is such a great visual of co-regulation. Of course sometimes your child won't want to be held and don't force it. But if we can stay calm, meet the feeling not the behaviour then co-regulation can happen. When we hold our child there is a physical change. Their nervous system will mirror ours. We just have to wait for the fire to go out.

21/09/2021

Good idea, fun activity. Learning with sensory play

22/10/2020

Finally it's ready to be shared. Have a look at my digital brochure and feel free to pass it on thanks

A story told with Adobe Spark

14/10/2020

Your child will receive positive sensory benefits in Harkla's compression sensory swing. The swinging motion paired with compression provides the perfect vestibular input. It's a great way for your child to end a stressful day!

09/10/2020

CBBC Newsround - My Autism and Me LICENCE - all rights reserved by BBC, CBBC Programmes, Newsround In this Newsround Special, 13-year-old Rosie takes viewers...

09/10/2020

Recorded training session on behavior

30/09/2020

We’re very excited to be launching a brand new fun Pre-School learning experience set in the beautiful grounds of Broughton Hall Estate, “Where the Wildings Are!” 🤩

We take many of the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage and take them outside, mix in some bushcraft and outdoor pursuits to bring you, what we think, is the ultimate combination for children aged under 5 years old.
What will my child gain from it?
🌳 A fun session in the fresh air (rain or shine)
🌳 An appreciation of our natural world
🌳 Contextual learning
🌳 Problem solving
🌳 Measured risk taking – builds confidence and resilience
🌳 Independent learning guided by experienced outdoor instructors and teachers
🌳 Mud, water and a little bit of fire too!
Sessions will include a mix of independent play and adult-led sessions including stories, songs, messy play, learning about our natural world, bushcraft skills, craft and tool use.
Parents and carers can join in with the younger sessions and play and learn alongside their children.

When are the sessions?
🌳 Every Wednesday during term time
🌳 10:00-12:00
🌳 £10 per child per session, or £18 with a sibling (parents & babies go free!)
🌳 Or, book a block of 3 sessions or more and get 10% off!

👉 Learn more and book here: http://ow.ly/sFzE50BkFGh