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   Autism Friendly Film Screenings

Some of you may remember an autism-friendly film screening described on this page, it took place
at the beginning of August and appears to have been successful, as the Odeon group are now
running autism friendly film screenings every month. Lincoln and Leicester Odeon cinema's are
taking part in this scheme. The screenings have a number of benefits:

Lights are left on low and the volume is turned down.
There are no trailers before the film.
People can move around the cinema and make noise as they feel comfortable.
People can bring their own food and drink.

For more information and bookings, visit:- Link to Odeon Cinema
or phone 0871 2244 007
Again, for more info and to view trailers Visit:- Dimensions Website
The film for March is "John Carter" to be shown on Sunday March 11th at 11.30am.
Tickets usually go on sale the on Wednesday of the previous week.


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  Free Consultations with Professionals

The Lincolnshire Parent Partnership is holding a number of "Drop-Ins" around the County over
the next six months, with specialist teachers for Autism, Dyslexia etc on hand to answer queries.
They will be at the Family Centre, 42 Earlesfield Lane in Grantham, on Tuesday, March 13th 10am.

Click on the icon to see the flyer:-

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Annual Autism Conference

The next Annual Autism Conference will be on Thursday March 22nd 2012 at the Embassy Centre
in Skegness. Details and booking form on these icons :-

Flyer Booking Form
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Mencap Event - Planning for the Future

Mencap is organising a series of events in the East Midlands, to inform parents and carers on how
to leave money to the disabled, in ways that will not allow the Government to effectively take the
money for itself by reducing benefits to the disabled person ! The nearest event is, in fact, at the
Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peters Hill, GRANTHAM on Thursday March 22nd at 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Call Mencap on 020 7696 6925 and speak to Gina Collins. More information on this subject
can be found on the "Resources" page of this website.
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Professor Tony Attwood

PAACT (Parents and Autistic Children Together) are hosting an event at Lincoln University on
Saturday May 19th 9.am - 4.30 pm, when Professor Tony Attwood will speak on the subjects of
Managing Feelings
Cognitive Abilities
Entry tickets are £65, but this does include lunch and refreshments. Full details below:-

Flyer Booking Form
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Support Meetings

The Committee are in the process of organising a series of
Support Meetings, with a talk given by a professional speaker
who works in that particular field.    The meetings will be held
in the evening at 7:30 pm to about 9 pm and the venue will be
the Baptist Church on Wharf Road, due to its central position
in the town and its proximity to car parks and taxi rank.
This will enable parents to find out what local services are
available for children with autism and how to access them.    There will be an opportunity to ask
questions and have a cup of tea afterwards. Five meetings have taken place so far, they were:-

June 22nd 2011 "Autism and Education"
July 19th 2011 "The Parent-Carer Partnership"
Sept 12th 2011    "Strategies for Dealing with your Child's Emotions"
Oct 12th 2011 "Information and resources available from the National Autistic Society".
  Jan 10th 2012 " Benefits"
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