The National Autistic Society website
Here is their “what is autism?” page https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism
Communication tips and tools: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication
Behavioural advice page https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour
Sleep advice https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/sleep/parents
Eating advice https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/eating/all-audiences
Toileting advice https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/toileting/parents (also on this website there is helpful information about constipation and autism: https://eric.org.uk/constipation-and-autism)
Sensory differences advice https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/sensory-differences/sensory-differences/all-audiences as well as the website from NHS GGC the kids website: https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids with sensory questionnaire to have an insight on your child’s preferences and “Joining in with Sensory Differences” https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/kids/life-skills/joining-in-with-sensory-differences/
· Closer to home supports
East End Carers with the Autism Family Project (If you are in the East Glasgow area) https://www.eastend-carers.co.uk/autism-family-support/
They share Autism friendly events and advices on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/eastendcarers/?ref=embed_page
Autism Friendly Activities
For Leisure activities such as going to the cinema, going on holiday, museum, playing sport etc.
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/leisure
Cineworld hosts autism friendly cinema screenings on the first Sunday of every month at 11 am
Vue Cinemas host an autism friendly cinema screening on the last Sunday of every month at 10.15 am
Showcase Cinemas have autism friendly screenings on the second Sunday of every month at 10 am
Buchanan Galleries host a quiet hour every Saturday 9 am – 10am. Background Music is switched off and the centre promises a ‘less overwhelming place’
St Enoch Centre. Quiet and safe space accessible in centre. Hamleys will support customers where they can, Monday to Friday 9am to 10 am, Sunday 10 am to 11 am by keeping music to a minimum and offering any further assistance needed in store
Morrisons. Quieter Hour in all Morrisons stores every Saturday from 9 am till 10 am. Designed to help customers who currently struggle with music and other noises associated with supermarket shopping
Sensory Hub Glasgow (Easterhouse Area) creates an environment which is inclusive stimulatingly, safe and inspiring where children with or without additional sensory support needs and their families can feel comfortable, respected and understood.
Autisfun (Barmulloch area), group founded by two Mums with autistic children who wanted to create an inclusive playground. The group can be found every Friday at Barmulloch Community Development Company, from 4 pm. They have a Facebook group were you can find their events.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Autisfun-Group/100087288078581/Ibrox Stadium and Celtic Park. Ibrox Stadium opened a sensory box to help children and young adults with sensory difficulties. Celtic Park has a sensory room in the east stand. The club asks that visitors contact them for more information
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