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We have received the following open invitation from the Berkshire Autism Alert Card Working Group who have been working together to further develop the Berkshire Autism Alert Card and raise awareness of Autism.
The Berkshire Autism Alert Card Working Group are very proud to announce the launch of the card in the West Berkshire on:
Thursday 29th March, 2012
at Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7RW
at 10.30am
Guest speakers:
- Cathy Roberts, a parent of a child with Autism
- PC Les Eke from Thames Valley Police and
- John Warren, who has Asperger Syndrome and will talk about his experiences through life.
If you would like to attend this event, please email hayley@autismberkshire.org.uk to confirm your place.
Click here to view the invitation
This invitation is open to all West Berkshire schools, colleges, libraries, leisure centres, transport, Police, hospitals, businesses and many more. Everyone is welcome including all West Berkshire based organisations, groups or individuals who would benefit from the information regarding services and resources for people who have an ASC disability.
Light refreshments will be provided.
In order to accommodate the expected increase in BAS helpline calls, the Working Group decided to launch the card one Local Authority area at a time. The cards are available free of charge to anyone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) subject to required proof being sent.
Click here for further information about autism and support from Berkshire Autistic Society or call the Helpline 0118 9 594 594 for more information.
Berkshire Autistic Society advises that the cards should be carried at all times so that they can be shown if the individual finds themselves in a situation where they cannot easily explain their behaviour. The card gives some simple advice, the person’s name and emergency contact details. It will help those presented with a card, how to help the card holder and it will also assist you in identifying that you are dealing with someone with autism. Please work together with the Berkshire Autism Alert Card Working Group to help support those with an ASC.
Free information leaflets, posters, window stickers and advice are available on request or see our website at www.autismberkshire.org.uk
Berkshire Autistic Society is a charity providing comprehensive services for adults, young people and children with autism as well as their families, carers and professionals working in the field.
