MIC Podcasts Published In OAASIS Newsletter

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MIC Podcasts Published In OAASIS Newsletter

Midnight in Chicago is pleased to announce that OAASIS -the Office for Advice, Assistance, Support and Information on Special needs- has mentioned the Midnight In Chicago Autism Spectrum Podcasts in their Winter 2008 newsletter.

The blurb may be found here:

http://www.oaasis.co.uk/file.axd?pointerid=7fcb649b59954218bd3ab5f350528327 & versionid=425de8afe69e468ca3165d2570f245ef

Autism Podcasts.

Free from Midnight in Chicago, informative web seminars/pod casts designed to provide factually correct information to the public about ASDs. Topics so far include parenting autistics, bullying, special interviews, autism in the UK, web resources and forums. www.mic.mypodcast.com

About OAASIS:

http://www.oaasis.co.uk/

A resource for parents & professionals caring for children withAutism / Asperger Syndrome and other learning disabilities.

http://www.oaasis.co.uk/About_Us

Established in 1996, OAASIS aims to provide parents and teachers with impartial, comprehensive and prompt answers to the many questions and problems which looking after or teaching a child with SEN may present. It is a part of Cambian Education Services, one of the largest providers of independent residential special schools and colleges in the UK.

In 2006 OAASIS dealt with approximately 800 enquiries. In 2007 we dealt with 1,440 enquiries. Most of these are from parents who are desperately trying to find out information on the help their child should be receiving at school; on how to approach their LEA for a Statutory Assessment and Statement; where to go for individual family support; how to find suitable special schools and colleges. We also answer queries from teaching staff, social workers and other professionals.

We also have a list of holiday and respite care suitable for ASD, adult homes and supported living for ASD, emergency and crisis placements and a wealth of information from other sources.

OAASIS attends 4 to 5 major Special Needs and Education exhibitions a year. This is a chance for us to meet and talk face to face with people who work or look after children and young people with special educational needs. It is also a chance for us to see what SEN resources and other organisations are available so that we can pass this information on.

Midnight In Chicago is pleased with the recognition.

and Elyse