18 Jun
🌊 Seaton Carew Beach Day 🌊 Join us for a relaxed day at the beach where families can enjoy some fresh air, good company, and plenty of space for the […]
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Join us at Noo Noos for a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, explore the outdoors, and learn through play. Children will be encouraged to discover, create, and engage with […]
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Thank You to The National Lottery Community Fund We are delighted to announce that Kane’s World Foundation has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. On behalf […]
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Quiet Hour at the Cornmill Shopping Centre A huge positive step towards inclusion in Darlington Around seven weeks ago, I connected with Zoe, the Centre Manager at the Cornmill […]
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1 hour at Pendragon Community Trust Spaces are limited due to the capacity (14 total, including supervised adults). No siblings due to low numbers allowed.
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 30 CARRYING ACCEPTANCE FORWARD As Autism Acceptance Month comes to a close, the message remains simple—accept what’s different, because we all deserve a place in […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 29 LEADING WITH DIGNITY AND KINDNESS Treating autistic individuals with dignity, respect, and kindness sends a powerful message that they are valued, accepted, and worthy […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Walk What a heartwarming turnout for our walk for Autism Acceptance Month this Saturday! While the bubbles filled the skies thanks to Hartlepool BubbleMan, the parents […]
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Quiet hour at THE FIRE STATION It looks like our children — and Bluey — had the absolute best time at the Quiet Hour at the Fire Station this morning […]
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1 hour at Pendragon Community Trust Spaces are limited due to the capacity (14 total, including supervised adults). No siblings due to low numbers allowed.
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 28 CREATING PREDICTABLE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS Making environments predictable and structured can include clear signage, visual timetables, consistent layouts, step-by-step instructions, and warning about changes in advance. […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 27 NORMALISING DISABILITY AIDS Disability aids for autistic people can include things like noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, sunglasses, chewable jewellery, AAC devices, or sensory supports. […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 26 TRAINING STAFF IN AUTISM UNDERSTANDING Training staff in autism understanding shows parents and carers that you are making a genuine effort to understand their […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 25 CHOOSING TO ASK, NOT ASSUME Families don’t bite… well, not all of us 😊 — and most would much rather be asked a kind, […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 24 SUPPORTING THE WHOLE FAMILY Supporting siblings and family needs is important because autism impacts the whole family. Siblings often take on extra responsibilities and […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 23 ALLOWING MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT REGULATION Many autistic children find sitting still for long periods difficult because movement can help them regulate sensory input, manage […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 22 CELEBRATING STRENGHTS, NOT JUST CHALLENGES We often celebrate strengths that may seem small to others but mean everything to us — a new word, […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Day 21 REMOVING PRESSURE TO STAY When there is pressure to stay for the full duration of an activity, many parents may choose not to attend […]
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Join us for a fun dancing session with Miss Sonya School of Dance! We are offering this session for FREE! Sign up quick, before the spaces are gone!
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 20 CREATING SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Providing sensory-friendly events shows families that they are considered, included, and welcomed rather than expected to adapt to overwhelming environments. By reducing noise, […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 19 USING SIMPLE, CLEAR LANGUAGE Using simple, clear language can make a big difference for autistic children. For example: “Kane… clothes… please.” Short, direct words remove extra […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 18 HEADPHONES AND FIDGETS Headphones and fidgets are often used to help autistic children regulate sensory input and manage overwhelm. Headphones can reduce loud or unpredictable […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 17 GIVING SPACE IN CROWDED MOMENTS Crowded spaces can increase sensory overload for autistic children, making noise, movement, and attention feel even more overwhelming. When people gather, […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 16 LOOKING BEYOND BEHAVIOUR What may look like “bad behaviour” is often a child trying to communicate something deeper — overwhelm, anxiety, confusion, pain, or unmet needs. […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 15 UNDERSTANDING FOOD SENSITIVITIES Food can be a challenge for many autistic children due to sensory sensitivities to taste, texture, smell, or even how food looks. Safe […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 14 ACCEPTING DIFFERENT SOCIAL STYLES Many autistic children feel pressure to “fit in” socially, even when it doesn’t come naturally or feels overwhelming. In the moment, this […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 13 ALLOWING EXTRA PROCESSING TIME Autistic individuals may need extra time to process instructions because their brains often take in and analyse information in more detail. They […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 12 ACCEPTING DIFFERENT WAYS OF PLAYING Autistic children often play in ways that reflect how they see and experience the world. Whether it’s lining up toys, repeating […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 11 AUTISM ISN’T ALWAYS VISIBLE Autism is often a hidden disability, meaning you can’t always see the challenges someone is experiencing. Saying “they don’t look autistic” can […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 10 PROVIDING CLEAR ROUTINES Providing clear routines in society could look like shops displaying quiet hour times clearly, schools using visual timetables, leisure centres outlining session structures, […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 9 REDUCING UNNECESSARY NOISE Unnecessary announcements and loud music can be overwhelming and distressing for autistic children, making it difficult for them to regulate and feel […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 8 OFFERING QUIET HOURS Offering quiet hours in busy venues creates a calmer, more accessible environment for autistic children and their families. Reducing noise, lights, and […]
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Off to the Races! The sun was shining and we had a brilliant day at Catterick Racecourse raising awareness and funds for Kane’s World Foundation. But the most poignant moment […]
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What a successful Easter Family Fun Day🐣 Considering just how busy we were, the children navigated it amazingly — and I truly believe that comes down to the atmosphere and […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 7 ALLOWING CHILDREN TO STIM Stimming helps many autistic children regulate their emotions, process sensory input, and feel calm. Movements like hand flapping or rocking are often […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 6 UNDERSTANDING SENSORY SENSITIVITIES Understanding sensory sensitivities is important because things like loud noise, bright lights, and busy crowds can feel overwhelming and even painful for some […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 5 NOT EXPECTING EYE CONTACT Not expecting eye contact is important because for many autistic individuals, eye contact can feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or distracting. Forcing it […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 4 ACCEPTING NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Not all autistic people communicate verbally, and that’s okay. Many use gestures, pointing, facial expressions, AAC devices, or systems like PECS to share […]
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Marvelous magnet! 🐣 Yesterday I went to collect a very generous donation of Easter eggs from Magnet Kitchens and their employees, kindly gathered to gift to us for our Easter […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 3 BEING PATIENT WHEN COMMUNICATION TAKES LONGER Communication can take longer because not all children process information, language, and social cues in the same way. Some […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 2 SMILING INSTEAD OF STARING For many parents, simply leaving the house can feel daunting. There’s always that underlying worry—what if something happens? what will people think? […]
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Autism Acceptance MonthDay 1 NOT JUDGING A CHILD FOR HAVING A MELTDOWN IN PUBLIC A meltdown is an intense reaction to feeling overwhelmed, not bad behaviour or a tantrum. It […]
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Autism Acceptance Month Autism Acceptance Month always brings mixed emotions for me. It feels strange that we need a specific month to highlight something as simple as accepting differences. Acceptance […]
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1 hour at Pendragon Community Trust Spaces are limited due to the capacity (14 total, including supervised adults). Price changes are due to Pendragon’s price increases. No siblings due to […]
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1 hour at Pendragon Community Trust Spaces are limited due to the capacity (14 total, including supervised adults). Price changes are due to Pendragon’s price increases. No siblings due to […]
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Join us for a culinary Kane’s World experience. Our young adults will get to design, prepare and build their own 10″ pizza, which they will then get to take home […]
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Exclusive use of the centre for our SEND children. No age restriction, this will be managed at the point of booking. Siblings welcome.
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Wonderful RoTARY CLUB BREAKFAST TALK This morning we had the pleasure of being guest speakers at the Darlington Rotary Club breakfast meeting. I truly love every opportunity to talk […]
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We have a wonderful afternoon in store for our SEND families! Join us at Firthmoor Community Centre between 12.00 – 3.00pm £3 per child Join in the Easter fun: Darlington […]
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