Day 2 of Summer Scheme and Quiz time proves a winner with young people

Wednesday 11 August 2020

This afternoon it was QUIZ TIME. Nicole who led the session explains how the quiz worked:

“During this session young people took part in a quiz and welcomed Autonomie’s newest volunteer Hussain to the group.

“The quiz was made up of a number of rounds including, true or false, music, pictures and guess the staff member.

“All young people engaged and participated throughout the quiz and all showed great enthusiasm when taking part in the quiz.”

The winners, were:

🏅 Stephanie in 3rd place

🥈 Meabh in 2nd place and

🏆 Megan in 1st place

Woohoo!

Great work everyone!

Summer scheme is back tomorrow with lots more fun and exciting activities sessions.

#AutonomieVirtualSS2020

Summer Scheme participants make Seaside Crabs with Jumping Clay activity session

Day 2 of our summer scheme a great success and first up today was a Jumping Clay sensory arts and crafts session. Áine who led the session explains what participants enjoyed:

“This morning’s summer scheme session was arts and crafts themed and we watched a tutorial from our friends at Jumping Clay.

“Our task was to make a seaside crab which fitted in perfectly with our summer holiday theme of the fortnight.

“Every single young person concentrated extremely well and had lots of laughs making silly mistakes.

“The crabs turned out beautifully and we are excited to see the accessories they are going make using the remaining clay in their free time.

“This task was tricky but very rewarding and the staff were really impressed by everyone’s efforts.

“Thanks Rebekah from Jumping Clay and thank you to all of our lovely young people and very helpful parents.”

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Nicole Hammond awarded CPD certificate in ‘Understanding Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD’ with Derby University

We would like to congratulate staff member Nicole Hammond who has been utilising her time through the lockdown to enhance her skills through training and development.

Most recently, Nicole has been awarded ‘Understanding Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD’ CPD certificate online with Derby University.

Congratulating Nicole, Lynne Morrison, Chief Officer at Autonomie said:

“We pride ourselves as an organisation as being inclusive for young people living with a range of disabilities and allied additional needs.

“As an organisation we are committed to tackling barriers young people with additional needs face, and understanding the complex and diverse needs of service users is vital for us to do this effectively.

“I would like to congratulate Nicole on successful completion of this comprehensive online course whilst working from home during the lockdown.

”Thank you for your dedication and commitment helping us empower vulnerable young people.”

#AutonomieTrainingAndDevelopment #TeamAutonomie

Day 2 of our virtual summer scheme with Jumping Clay and Quiz activities sessions

Good Morning everyone and welcome to Day 2 of Autonomie Virtual Summer Scheme 2020.

What’s on today:

11:30am – 12:30pm (Hosts Aine, Bethany and Emma)

****Jumping Clay – Make your own Crab and accessories****

Resources needed:

• Jumping Clay which you received in your activity pack

• Apron and tablecloth 1:30pm-2:30pm (Hosts Emma, Bethany, Nicole and Hussain) ****Quiz**** Resources needed:

• Emotion cards We hope young people are as excited as we are for today’s sessions.

For queries please contact Nicole Hammond, Youth Project Officer by Parents Group WhatsApp Chat or email nicoleautonomieorg@gmail.com #AutonomieVirtualSS2020

Autonomie Virtual Summer Scheme 2020 kicks off with tote bag personalised arts and crafts creativity

Tuesday 11 August 2020

Our first activity of Autonomie Virtual Summer Scheme 2020 has been a huge success!

During this morning’s session young people had the opportunity to design their own personalised tote bags.

We started off the session by sketching out our design on to an A4 piece of paper. We then sketched out our final design onto our tote bag and painted our bags. We had discussions about lifetime bags and what each young person is going to use their bag for.

Some young people are going to use their bag to help their mum deliver Avon beauty, one young person is going to use their bag to carry their books and another young person is hoping to use theirs to carry their lunch to Lilac House when it is safe to do so!

Young people enjoyed getting creative and socialising with their friends and peers and Autonomie.

Well done to all participants! Have a look at the picture gallery to see the fantastic designs by young people!

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Day 1 of Autonomie Virtual Summer Scheme 2020

Tuesday 11 August 2020

Welcome to Day 1 of the Autonomie Virtual Summer Scheme 2020.

With 4 days of live-interactive, group-based digital activities, expect lots of fun for everyone!

Day 1 activities: 11:30am – 12:30pm (Hosts: Nicole, Sarah and Danni)

****Design your own tote bag****

Resources your young person will need: • Tote bag and fabric paints (from activity pack)

• Paint brush and water

• Tablecloth and apron

• Pencil and paper

• A piece of cardboard (for the inside of bag)

• Any other materials you would like to use on your bag. E.g. stickers.

Please note: If anyone has a t-shirt that they would like to also design please bring it along and if we have time we will also design our own T-shirt’s at 11:30 am.

1:30pm-2:30pm (Hosts Danni and Nicole)

****Make your own Pizza****

Resources your young person will need:

•Base for pizza (Soda bread, baguette, wrap, pre-prepared pizza base, pitta or anything you wish)

•Tomato Puree

•Cheese

•Toppings of your choice.

We hope young people are as excited as we are for the fun-packed activities week ahead.

For queries please contact Nicole Hammond, Youth Project Officer by WhatsApp or email at nicoleautonomieorg@gmail.com #AutonomieVirtualSS2020

Join our team: We are recruiting 2 posts for exciting new project

Autonomie is currently recruiting for 2 posts for our new Family Voice Hub Project.

We are seeking:

* Project Co-Ordinator (30 hours)

* Project Administrator (15 hours)

Full details available at ‘Jobs Opportunities’ section of our website here: http://www.autonomie.org.uk/jobs

For further info and to apply for Project Co-Ordinator post, please visit our website here: https://bit.ly/30vMpHi

For more info and to apply for Project Administrator post, please visit our website here: https://bit.ly/3ifjrBA All details application forms also available at Community NI website.

For queries please contact Lynne Morrison, Autonomie Chief Officer by email on autonomieorg@gmail.com Please share.

Naomi McAleese awarded BSL certificate following completion of online course

Wednesday 5 August 2020

Join us in congratulating staff member Naomi McAleese who has been utilising her time through the lockdown to enhance her skills through training and development.

As well as having completed 3 online courses with Open University, Naomi has been awarded ‘Introducing British Sign Language’ certificate following her successful completion of the online course.

Congratulating Naomi, Lynne Morrison, Chief Officer at Autonomie said:

“Some of our service users rely on visual cues for effective communication, including facial expressions and lip-reading.

“These young people will be impeded by the wearing of face coverings due to Covid-19 and has the potential to create further isolation, stress and anxiety. “As an organisation we are committed to tackling barriers young people with additional needs face.

“Learning new ways to communicate effectively with young people who rely on lip-reading is one way we are doing this. “I would like to congratulate Naomi on successful completion of this comprehensive BSL online course whilst working from home during the lockdown.

”Thank you for your dedication and commitment helping us empower vulnerable young people.”

#AutonomieTrainingAndCPD #TeamAutonomie #BSL

Young people make dough stick flowers and people at home with Tessie’s Freedom2Choose arts and crafts activity

Young person Jordan’s display of colourful dough flowers he made recently!

Young people Jordan and Owen have both joined in Tessie’s Salt Dough arts and crafts activity at home with guidance from their family.

Jordan mixes the ingredients.

Young person Owen’s flower!

Owen even made and painted dough people!

Well done both! Fantastic work.

#Creativity

#Freedom2ChooseProg

Next Autonomie Family Quiz takes place on Saturday 8 August 2020

Our next family event the ‘Autonomie Family Quiz’ takes place on Saturday 8 August 2020 at 7.00 pm following the fantastic feedback from our previous virtual family events.

The virtual event will last approximately 1.5 hrs with multiple choice answers.

Can families please let us know if your family will be joining in by 3.00 pm on Wednesday 5th of August 2020.

Please contact Lynne or Nicole via the Parents Group WhatsApp.

Come along (virtually, enjoy a drink and lots of craic!) Our virtual activities programmes are back tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August 2020) starting off with Coffee Break and Social at 10.00 am.

We are excited to catch up with all young people after the weekend.

See you all soon!

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