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It is the time of year to renew your membership for OASIS ( if you join in October, November or December 2011 then you need not renew this year ). We have kept the membership fee at £12 again as we continue to be well funded through donations to the charity. This is good value as all of our playdays, social skills courses, stay and play, coffee and chat and speaker meetings are either free to members or substantially subsidised. Click here for a renewal form and a feedback questionnaire.

If you would like to join our Committee, please visit our Committee page for more information. Please contact our Chair, Rachel Dennett for more information.

Young People & Adults is our new section of the website dedicated to Young People & Adults.

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Visit our Forthcoming Events page for details of OASIS events, and more .....

We would like to thank Walter Jennings and Sons for an extremely generous donation.

Don't forget to check our Forthcoming Events page for new events. This page is updated regularly!

NEW ! Please click here to see our latest OASIS newsletter.

NEW ! Click for updated information on disabled children groups in Oxford City, in the North and South of Oxfordshire.

* This is an interesting article about ipads, autism and learning

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16534678

* A chance to watch the Royal Society Lecture on Autism by Professor Francesca Happe 'When will we understand Autism?' It deals with, amongst other things, girls and autism, the genetic basis for autism, as well as the triad of impairment and talents for autism. Click here for the clip.

* A clip from the US - Apps for Autism. Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking helped to communicate using apps...also some interesting research on brain scans for diagnosis of autism and communication difficulties.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7385686n&tag=cbsnewsMainColumnArea.9

* Parents! If you are interested in a new social group for parents of children with AS who are aged 17 or over and who are moving into adulthood, please contact Voirrey Carr and let her know which nights/times are best for you. The group will be based in West Oxford and the aim is to share knowledge and experiences of life post-school in a sociable way.

DON'T FORGET ! Visit our Facebook page - search for OASIS Autism - and click 'Like' to get updates and reminders of OASIS events.

If you are interested in Home Education, Thomley Hall has run a Home Education Day. Click here for more information about it and how to get in touch with Thomley Hall.

Transition - A guide for teens /adults with learning difficulties is available from Oxfordshire Family Support Network. Click here for your copy. OFSN has also produced a bulletin with important information about self-directed support (including personalisation and personal budgets) in Oxfordshire.

* Support with Confidence is a new scheme from Trading Standards and Oxfordshire County Council to give you peace of mind when you employ a Personal Assistant to help with social care. Click here for information on employing a Personal Assistant. If you are interested in becoming a Personal Assistant, click here for information.

* If you are travelling with a disabled passenger, click here for information about special assistance at Gatwick Airport, or here for information at Heathrow.

* Do you need a childminder to care for your child in your own home? Click here for information about Home Childcarers.

* PAWS (Parents Autism Workshops and Support) project from Dogs for the Disabled brings together parents of children with autism, to share experiences and explore the potential that a pet dog might have within the family. Visit http://paws.dogsforthedisabled.org/ for more information.

* Free tickets are available from Merlins Magic Wand for children on the Autistic Spectrum (and family members) to places such as Legoland, Chessington World of Adventure, Alton Towers, London Eye, Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park, and the Sealife Centres. Some of our members have had success at gaining these (it is on terms of disability not means) so it is worth trying http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/how_to_apply/how_to_apply.asp.

(Further details of these and other courses, conferences and talks can be found on our Forthcoming Events page.)

* Oxfordshire Parenting Forum, c/o PEEP, PO Box 1474, Oxford, OX4 6XW 01865 395145 offer a variety of courses for parents e.g:

- Dinosaur programmes which are extremely helpful to parents whose children have emotional and behavioural problems

* Are you living in Oxfordshire with a child aged 2-12 years old with a special need/mental health problem and challenging behaviour? Visit http://www.help-us-with-harry.co.uk/default.html for information on courses to help you and your child. Visit the this page for the programme until July 2011.

* Early Bird Programme - a 3 month course for parents who have a pre-school child diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder which aims to help facilitate social communication and appropriate behaviour within the child's natural environment and to help parents establish good practice at an early age. To register your interest, contact Pam Parsons on 01993 706460.

* Early Bird Plus Programme - 3 month course for parents with a child aged 4-8 years and the professionals supporting them. It teaches about autism and how to develop communication or manage behaviour, builds confidence in parents and professionals whilst encouraging the teams to problem solve together. Eight group sessions, including 2 home visits. Each family is encouraged to invite a professional supporting their child (eg Teaching Assistant). To register you interest, contact Lisa Mulvaney on 01865 726956. Lisa is based at The Autism Resource Base, St. Nicholas Primary School, Raymond Road, Marston, OX3 0PJ.

If you would like to help us to understand autism, there are several research projects that you can help with - visit our Research Projects page to find out more.

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