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Some of the young people who are participating in our SELF Project have discussed what it is like to be on the programme, and how they feel their involvement has benefited them. You can read their stories below.
more»Young people who have attended Autism NI’s Skills for Staying Safe course were celebrating at the end of September at their AQA certificate presentation evening, where the young people received their qualification in 'An Introduction to Personal Safety for Children'.
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more»The Skills for Staying Safe Programme aims to increase young peoples’ awareness of every day dangers when at home, out in the community and using the internet. Although developing these skills is important, there were other positive changes for members of the group away from the sessions.
more»As part of the Skills for Staying Safe Programme, young people got the opportunity to demonstrate the social skills they have learnt at a trip to the luxury VIP showing of Iron Man 3 at the Odyssey Arena.
more»Autism NI’s Skills for Staying Safe programme is attracting more girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) than may be expected. The life and social skills training which is embedded within the Lottery Funded programme is supporting young girls in their transition from children to teenagers, report their parents.
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