Autism in the News – Scotland
A Life with Autism The Scottish Autism Bill went before parliament recently and one of its biggest supporters, James Cusack, explains what it’s like to live with the disorder. Full Story Proposed Autism Strategy Fails to Impress A group of Dundee … Continue reading
Autism in the news
New Berkshire Autism Facility Plans to build a specialist autism centre for primary school children in Reading have been drawn up. The new facility, which will cost an expected £750,000 to build, will accommodate 10 children from across the town. … Continue reading
Christmas auction raises £4,500
National Ascot based charity, Peach (Parents for the Early Intervention of Autism in Children), held a successful dinner and auction in Chavey Down on Saturday. Around 50 guests from the Ascot area came along for a wonderful meal and auction. … Continue reading
Peach Comments on Early Intervention Review
In July 2010 the PM asked Graham Allen, MP, to lead a review of early intervention. Peach sent in detailed comments as part of the initial consultation. Mandy Williams, CEO, said “We believe there is evidence that health and education … Continue reading
‘Bake and Book’ Goes National
After the success of our ‘Bake and Books’ sale here at ‘The Brackens’ (readers with good memories will remember the item about that in a recent issue of Speach), I got to thinking that some of our members might like … Continue reading
Peach responds to SEN Call for Views
Peach has responded to the call for views initiated by Liberal Democrat Minister Sarah Tether MP. The information collected will be used by Government to produce a Green Paper which will set out the Government’s plan for reform. Mandy Williams, … Continue reading
Peach endorses Speaks4me
Speaks4me is a communication system for children with autism. This clever device was invented by Stephen Lodge, a Peach member who also has a son with autism. Mandy William, Peach CEO, said “Speaks4me is an electronic communication and output application … Continue reading
PEACH joins world of social media
FIND US ON FACEBOOK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Here at the Peach office we are embarking on a new venture – we are dipping our toes into the world of Facebook and Twitter. Not wanting to seem out of touch … Continue reading
Raise Vital Funds With Your Old Mobile
Peach (Parents for the Early Intervention of Autism in Children), an Ascot based national charity that supports and informs parents of children with autism, has put in place a mobile phone recycling programme. It is estimated that there are up … Continue reading