Taunton Autism Support Group

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Taunton Autism Support Group Meeting Information

By Angela • Jan 22nd, 2010 • Category: Headline, Information, Local, Local News, News & Events, TASG News

Meeting times are 10am till 12noon. We usually meet on the last Wednesday of the month.
Alternate months meetings are be in Parmin Hall, Parmin Way off Normandy Drive, Taunton or Upstairs Coffee Shop in County Stores, North Street,Taunton. We usually sit on the comfy chairs on the left or on the opposite side [...]



Holiday Company Specialising in Holidays for People with Disabilities

By Angela • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Information, National, Uncategorized

Information from a holiday company who specialise in providing Holidays for Disabled customers and families.



Campaign to save Disability Living Allowence

By Angela • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: National News, News & Events

Scope campaign to save DLA



Latest News from NAS - Autism Act 2009 to become law!

By Angela • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

The Autism Bill has made it through its last parliamentary stage, and will now become the Autism Act 2009.



Children’s Autism Outreach Team

By Angela • Sep 28th, 2009 • Category: Child and Youth Activities, Information, Support

Supporting families in Somerset.



Why a firm wants staff with autism By Jane Dreaper Health correspondent, BBC News

By Angela • Jul 17th, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

The experience in Denmark shows autistic workers are an untapped resource.



Have your Say on the Government’s Autism Strategy for Adults

By Angela • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: National News, News & Events

As a direct result of our I Exist campaign, and the phenomenal campaigning by you, The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) supporters, the Government will launch their first ever strategy for adults on the autism spectrum later this year. The strategy will set out the Government’s plans to tackle the isolation, discrimination and inequality routinely experienced by many adults with autism.



New Research Results on Autism and Genes

By Angela • Apr 30th, 2009 • Category: National News, News & Events

Scientists have produced the most compelling evidence to date that genetics play a key role in autism.



Oxygen therapy benefit in autism

By Angela • Mar 19th, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

A decompression chamber may help children with autism, say researchers.



Autism proposals to be unveiled

By Angela • Feb 27th, 2009 • Category: Headline, National News

Government plans to improve support for people with autism are expected to be outlined in parliament later.