Service User takes on Sunderland 10K
by Lisa Taylor on May 1, 2013
One of our service users Michael Mohan, took part in last weekends Sunderland 10K with his support staff Iain Watson and Joanne Burlinson from Adult Services.
Newcastle University students visit to our new school
by Lisa Taylor on April 30, 2013
The North East Centre for Autism in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, has opened the doors earlier this year to its brand new, purpose built school. It is one of a kind: built with wide corridors, large windows and spacious ‘work’ areas, one is immediately struck with a sense of peace and tranquility.
New Centre is Becoming A Reality
by Lisa Taylor on February 18, 2013
The vision for the ‘North East Centre for Autism’ in Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham is becoming a reality, as the school opened it’s doors for the first time last month.
PDA Conference
by Lisa Taylor on December 19, 2012
Places are still available for our Pathological Demand Avoidance Conference which takes place at The Best Western Roker Hotel, Roker Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 9ND
Friday 18th Janauary 2013 from 9.30am – 4pm
***Christmas Draw Results 2012***
by Lisa Taylor on December 17, 2012
A big thank you to everyone who supported our first Christmas Draw, we raised over £2,135 for the Society.
Dance with Braena
by Lisa Taylor on December 12, 2012
New Warlands Farm welcomed the dance group Braena CIC in November for two half day workshops. Braena have been researching links between genetic principles, choice and experiences and have been working with groups of individuals through dance and movement for the past few years.
Mental Health Week at Thornbeck College
by Lisa Taylor on November 8, 2012
Thornbeck College held a Mental Health Week in October focusing on how exercise, healthy food choices and interacting with people can lift your mood. Activities planned for this week aimed to promote positive mental health for all.
Students excel in GCSE Art
by Lisa Taylor on August 24, 2012
Over the past year Art has been a major focus in our school’s curriculum, this has ranged from the introduction of the short course G.C.S.E program to ‘drawing and talking’ a form of art therapy which is proving to be incredibly successful in encouraging pupils to discuss their worries, concerns and anxieties.
