Event Information
Tuesday 18th January |
6.30pm - 9.30pm | by Creatovators
Pre/Post Diagnostic Sessions for parents and carers of autistic people.
About Creatovators
Creatovators is a Social Enterprise with a passionate belief that autistic people have a lot to offer. By providing help and support to them, their families, professionals, companies and organisations Creatovators are seeing significant success stories as a result of their supported individual led, “can do” approach.
Their services, which have grown from a unique blend of training, personal experience and user’s input, include LEGO®-based Therapy, a monthly playscheme for the whole family, training sessions and professional services such as consultations.
On Tuesday 18th January the focus will be on Autism. Dr David Simmons a lecturer in Glasgow University and a parent to an autistic individual, will be presenting on Autism, what the diagnosis means, and sensory issues and asking his son, Ed Simmons, for his lived experience. (Ed is Autistic)
On Tuesday 25th January the focus will be on support. Charlene Tait, our Deputy CEO will be presenting on the support Scottish Autism can give, June Grindley (MSc in Autism) and a parent to an autistic individual will be presenting on pathways to support in East Dunbartonshire and Carla Faulkner and Maya Devlin will present on their lived experience as a Mum and daughter who received a diagnosis when she was 12.
On both evenings there will be a panel for questions, made up of the people presenting on the night and Susanna Henderson, an autistic student in her final year at Glasgow University. There will be local support organisations present to give information and answer questions.
How to book
General Enquiries
Prices
1 Session: £20
Bookings are made through Eventbrite.
More info
Email info@creatovators.com for queries
