tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post1414703801284907486..comments2024-03-18T05:37:19.683-07:00Comments on Rainbowsaretoobeautiful: Why autism-friendly events are importantAnn Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-12995799018276030352019-09-27T07:56:25.887-07:002019-09-27T07:56:25.887-07:00I think you're right that there are some autis...I think you're right that there are some autism friendly events, but not many. Or at least not as many as there should or could be. It's really important, because why shouldn't everyone have the chance to experience new things. I'm glad to see that the cinema's are taking this onboard. Thank you for joining us for the #DreamTeam xxAnnette, 3 Little Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529533542517938475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-62010133096454784602019-09-25T15:55:32.445-07:002019-09-25T15:55:32.445-07:00I do very much so as some places can be a real sen...I do very much so as some places can be a real sensory overload so it can make it much more relaxed for autistic kids.djbournohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01880537105714329342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-51978176816986873692019-09-25T15:52:01.820-07:002019-09-25T15:52:01.820-07:00Yes definitely. too many years have gone by withou...Yes definitely. too many years have gone by without enough understanding of the condition and how and if it can be helped or how to manage Sarah Ann Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344257923784840480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-87813836055711960512019-09-25T15:14:06.584-07:002019-09-25T15:14:06.584-07:00Yes ! Helps allay fears - great for all the fam...Yes ! Helps allay fears - great for all the familyMargaret Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863231490280704731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-34172470573122122972019-09-25T14:33:28.458-07:002019-09-25T14:33:28.458-07:00These are amazing ideas and would love to see more...These are amazing ideas and would love to see moreAnthony Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-37045564246318550922019-09-25T11:19:20.306-07:002019-09-25T11:19:20.306-07:00Yes they are a great idea, its lovely to have acce...Yes they are a great idea, its lovely to have access to information and other people to chat toKat Allinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977795970598860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-5106929849507520462019-09-25T06:30:36.223-07:002019-09-25T06:30:36.223-07:00I think the events are fantastic! Hopefully they a...I think the events are fantastic! Hopefully they are becoming a norm now.Heli Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-12324502891437807662019-09-25T05:33:45.790-07:002019-09-25T05:33:45.790-07:00Definitely a good thing all children need to enjoy...Definitely a good thing all children need to enjoy themselves and feel comfortable Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328970198763557255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-85358942489382532142019-09-25T04:54:22.078-07:002019-09-25T04:54:22.078-07:00I have worked as a carer; having this resource is ...I have worked as a carer; having this resource is wonderfully informative and insightful.Petra Bavernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-66756679607170039552019-09-25T04:23:45.138-07:002019-09-25T04:23:45.138-07:00Kim W - cloud9 definitely. parents won't feel...Kim W - cloud9 definitely. parents won't feel so stressed. Great idea.cloud9https://www.blogger.com/profile/05547808232279310685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-45416864183997606252019-09-25T03:49:36.057-07:002019-09-25T03:49:36.057-07:00Yes my grandson is on the autism spectrum Yes my grandson is on the autism spectrum Sandra Fortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377685014749793190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-41811491747703342032019-09-25T01:53:43.719-07:002019-09-25T01:53:43.719-07:00My foster daughter is has asd and it is so importa...My foster daughter is has asd and it is so important that there are events that she can tolerate and enjoymandajanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422364598660214519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-73864223167059246302019-09-25T00:07:27.908-07:002019-09-25T00:07:27.908-07:00To educate people. To have a space where individua...To educate people. To have a space where individuals feel safe and calm. So it encourages inclusion and maybe give others a chance to experience something differentPauline blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284892998196631894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-33569531186207077962019-09-24T22:37:05.682-07:002019-09-24T22:37:05.682-07:00Yes i do think they are a good idea because everyo...Yes i do think they are a good idea because everyone deserves to be themselves without being judged by small minded individualsmichaelaeloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230871572819800361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-55724224925028004892019-09-24T22:37:05.068-07:002019-09-24T22:37:05.068-07:00Yes i do think they are a good idea because everyo...Yes i do think they are a good idea because everyone deserves to be themselves without being judged by small minded individualsmichaelaeloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230871572819800361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-8680623020578539482019-09-24T21:33:56.233-07:002019-09-24T21:33:56.233-07:00absolutley a great idea, my son has autism so thes...absolutley a great idea, my son has autism so these screenings have been fab xastri chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300632051112272793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-79636977179364459212019-09-24T14:55:38.464-07:002019-09-24T14:55:38.464-07:00Yes and I think there should be significantly more...Yes and I think there should be significantly more of them as not only would this encourage integration (Some might choose such an event just because it fit their plans rather than because they had a child with autism) it would also give families an opportunity to avoid such events and (maybe) have a more peaceful time. My father worked with severe autism for many years and I've worked with children in residential settings with other complex needs and we both agree that often it is those in the immediate vicinity who suffer the consequences of more socially unacceptable behaviours and although as carers we get to choose where to take them other families don't get to choose to avoid and are only left with abandoning a family event (potentially one that is rare, expensive, special etc) or put up with the experience. We have both also worked with individuals whose behaviour could be dangerous - a young man who liked things to behave as they ought and babies ought to cry...a momentary lapse by a care staff member meant a 30 year old man banging on the plastic cover of a pushchair to make the baby cry...pretty traumatic for mum and baby. These experiences make me wary of unusual, unpredictable behaviour in others. You might know your child is completely safe with others, that their screaming is them calming and not escalating as might be the perception, but I might not necessarily see or understand so I'm sorry too that I might be the mum who is sadly packing up and moving - equally when my daughter is bigger and I'm more confident she would be able to make safe choices I would be happy to attend autism friendly events with her and hope she grows up to be inclusive and understanding of others.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177982261904359958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-60559458153519771272019-09-24T14:17:42.151-07:002019-09-24T14:17:42.151-07:00Yes, as there are a host of theatres, museums and ...Yes, as there are a host of theatres, museums and event spaces offering relaxed, fun experiences for children and families to enjoy together.Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09500966209585093032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-1753325570544977262019-09-24T13:44:09.174-07:002019-09-24T13:44:09.174-07:00Yes! It's very inspirationalYes! It's very inspirationalTanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13590128597490317889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-893114144178172672019-09-24T08:42:40.452-07:002019-09-24T08:42:40.452-07:00Margaret Clarkson
Yes, it is necessary for people ...Margaret Clarkson<br />Yes, it is necessary for people with Autism to feel includedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-86813477805692028302019-09-24T07:13:46.640-07:002019-09-24T07:13:46.640-07:00Yes, it helps people have a better understanding o...Yes, it helps people have a better understanding of Autism xFelicity Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253588128891662486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-14140451299212614682019-09-24T05:44:07.697-07:002019-09-24T05:44:07.697-07:00Yes parents of autistic children need more help an...Yes parents of autistic children need more help and understandingAlice Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468244585063143832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-78282950470590557292019-09-24T04:54:37.427-07:002019-09-24T04:54:37.427-07:00Absolutely, helps people understand a peoples need...Absolutely, helps people understand a peoples needs betterJames Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243945480635323331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-13539984914135821202019-09-24T04:18:03.919-07:002019-09-24T04:18:03.919-07:00Absolutely, it means we are around people who unde...Absolutely, it means we are around people who understand "our world".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129777271595511593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-30096478595752461782019-09-24T03:59:40.068-07:002019-09-24T03:59:40.068-07:00Yes.It helps people to understand the condition be...Yes.It helps people to understand the condition betterSheena Bateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407325446925733353noreply@blogger.com