Autism

Autism Awareness

CQ Campaigns March 29, 2023 Events, Holiday Activities and Food

Wednesday 29 March at 5-8pm at Spark Active, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 This Fit for All training is FREE for Children’s Quarter membeers and anyone delivering Bring it On Brum.  It is led by expert practitioners from CQ members, Resources for Autism. During the 3 hour session, participants will understand more about autism and…Read moreRead more

Children Don’t Grow in Boxes… They Thrive in Communities!

CQ Campaigns March 23, 2023 Events, Members Meetings

Childrens’ Quarter Members and guests meet at SENTRE Childcare, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7EY on Thursday 23 March. Members will be sharing news and information about new, inclusive services that work on the basis of what children and young people can do – rather than what they can’t.  Hosts SENTRE will be talking about their approach. …Read moreRead more

Autism Awareness

CQ Campaigns January 27, 2023 Events

Children’s Quarter offers training in Autism Awareness for staff and volunteers delivering services to children and young people. A 3 hour introduction with trainers from Resources for Autism. Participants will: •  Understand what autism is and how it can impact daily life •  Gain increased confidence in working communicating and interacting with autistic people • …Read moreRead more

The Shame of Seeing Money Wasted

CQ Campaigns March 31, 2022 Stories Without Pictures

G has two children with additional needs.  Her daughter is 21 and has global development delay.   She is still battling to get her the support she needs.  G’s non-verbal autistic son does get extra support – Birmingham City Council pays for him to go to a private school outside the city .  But G feels…Read moreRead more

‘I Couldn’t Believe There Were No Resources…’

CQ Campaigns March 29, 2022 Stories Without Pictures

  C’s child has autism.  He is now 13 and at a special school in Birmingham, but the move to special school took more than a year.  During the time he was in mainstream school and whilst the family waited for the assessments and reports to be done to get him a place at special…Read moreRead more

Open Rep Summer School (Ages 8-13)

CQ Campaigns July 23, 2019 Happy Healthy Holidays 2019

Birmingham REP in partnership with Open Theatre is holding creative drama sessions for 8 – 13 year olds on the autistic spectrum or with mild and moderate learning disabilities. Taking place over three days, these sessions will be fun and engaging – bringing out and developing hidden abilities for improvising, performing and exploring all kinds…Read moreRead more

KIDS Summer Nursery

CQ Campaigns July 23, 2019 Happy Healthy Holidays 2019

KIDS Summer Nursery runs Monday – Friday 5-23 August inclusive with healthy eating and physical activities.  Further details on the flyer below.   (more…)

Autis at Highcroft Community Centre

CQ Campaigns July 18, 2019 Happy Healthy Holidays 2019

Autis Birmingham is one of the Children’s Quarter members that is creating opportunities for children and young people with additional needs to take part in sport, arts and crafts, sensory play and enjoy healthy food this summer.     Autis Birmingham is a community project which supports families affected by autism & other additional needs throughout…Read moreRead more

ATHAC Summer Sessions in Short Heath

CQ Campaigns July 18, 2019 Happy Healthy Holidays 2019

ATHAC (Access to Heritage, Arts and Culture) is delivering sessions for children and young people with additional needs this summer as part of Birmingham’s Happy Healthy Holidays program.  ATHAC – a social enterprise which is a member of the Children’s Quarter Co-operative – has more than 15 years experience of breaking down the barriers facing…Read moreRead more

Hamilton School Summer Playscheme

CQ Campaigns July 18, 2019 Happy Healthy Holidays 2019

Hamilton School is offering a 2 week playscheme as part of the Happy Healthy Holidays programme for pupils with Autism and complex learning difficulties.  Children will enjoy physical and creative play opportunities with breakfast, smoothie making and a hot and healthy lunch. See the attached flyer and contact school to book a place (more…)