Social Group
8-12 Year Olds
A monthly social group for children with autism aged 8-12. We organise engaging and structured activities to promote learning and social skills.
This group has been kindly funded by "Healthier Together," North Somerset Council.
Social Group
13-30 Year Olds
A structured group providing monthly social and leisure opportunities for young people and adults with autism aged 13-30. We strive to develop people's confidence and independence and to promote positive peer relationships.
Support Group
The Parent Network
A safe space for parents and carers of those with autism to share experiences and get advice/support. We hold regular meetups in North Somerset and parent day trips. We also aim to hold an annual parent break.
Annual Event
Autism
Networking Event
We hold an annual autism networking event providing a space for young people with autism to share their experiences and talents and for local support services to be promoted. The event will be a marketplace style event and presentations from those with autism will be running throughout the day. There will be cakes and a raffle! This free event is open to young people, parents and professionals.
Autism Training
Lauren delivers autism training and shares her first-hand experiences to a range of audiences. All training sessions are interactive and will include handouts and resources.
Social Communication and Interaction
Highlights the difficulties those with autism may have in social situations and how this can pose barriers to learning. Gives a brief overview of the challenges I faced at school and some of the myths of autism. Explores three key aspects that lead to a good social skills foundation and strategies to promote effective communication.
My Life with Autism
Explores my diagnosis and how autism affects me, my educational experience, my research project, my experience of working with professionals, communication challenges and how these can be overcome, an overview of what I am currently doing and my future plans.
Surviving Secondary School
An in-depth exploration into the difficulties I faced within secondary school, ideas for an autism-friendly classroom and strategies for school staff. I discuss my research project based on effective support for students with autism.
Mental Health
An in-depth exploration of anxiety, my personal experiences of mental health issues and strategies to overcome these difficulties.
For more information on pricing/to book Lauren as a speaker, please get in touch.
Testimonials
“A Different Perspective really does have a completely different understanding and approach to providing people with autism with one of the major services that they actually want and need. Lauren’s professional understanding and her ability to organise and provide accessible activities to encourage and inspire friendship is outstanding, her encouragement inside and outside of the organisation is like nothing that exists. An incredible woman who simply knows what is needed to enrich the lives of others and she provides it."
Parent
“So many great activities, had so much fun! Thanks."
Young person
“I just wanted to say a big thank you again for the bowling trip. The volunteers were great. X really enjoyed himself and he is himself and really relaxed with the group which is very unusual for him."
Parent
“I’m so happy we found your group as it will be so nice for X to find others who understand to be able to do activities with."
Parent
“The girls had a great time at Airhop. A enjoyed playing with B who she’d previously met at the farm and bowling. Thanks so much for arranging these day’s outs, it gives A something to look forward to as she only has one friend at school (who she doesn’t see outside of school) so it’s great for her to meet up with new friends."
Parent
“Clear, thoughtful and insightful presentation.” “Lauren was happy to answer questions and gave excellent responses."
Teacher