🌻 We had a lovely and meaningful morning spent together 💛
A space filled with creativity and sharing centred around supporting parents of ALN/Autistic children and celebrating our children for who they are.
We talked about autism, disability and the stigma around it and the language and labelling used.
Alongside this, our canvas painting activity allowed parents to express emotions around connection with their child and identity. We appreciate those who joined us and will continue to support each other. These conversations matter, and together we continue to challenge stigma with understanding and compassion
We look fwd to @autismshiddenvoices joining us next session and building on these themes.
The group completed their crochet hats, adding their handmade pompoms as the finishing touch. After wrapping up their first projects, the group made a strong start on their winter scarves, building on the skills they’ve developed over the past sessions. With the progress made today, we’re expecting the scarves to be completed by the next…
At our Refugee Week stall, we connected with others working in the sector, sharing passionate conversations, insights and learning. It was a valuable space to reflect and plan our next steps in supporting asylum seekers and refugees together as a multi agency approach. Seeing team members across different projects come together for one cause was…
 This means they are well on their way to creating at least one complete finished piece (or even two!) to take home by the end of the workshops. Why Crochet? •A mindful activity that eases stress and supports mental wellbeing • A chance to connect, share and reduce social isolation • A creative outlet different…
Alongside this, our canvas painting activity allowed parents to express emotions around connection with their child and identity. 
We appreciate those who joined us and will continue to support each other. These conversations matter, and together we continue to challenge stigma with understanding and compassion 
We look fwd to @autismshiddenvoices joining us next session and building on these themes.
