NAS-SOMAAG-DEVON  (National Autistic Society - Support, Outreach to Mature Autistic / Aspergers Group - Devon) 

At Esporta’s – Plymouth Club, Devonshire Health & Racquets Club, 10 Plymbridge Lane Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 8BD - 14^th to 20th June 2010, 6pm to 8pm

and Exeter Pyrimids Pool the week preceeding (Matt Grimsey)

RESULTS

Dave Allwright - 501 Lengths, Sam Chew - 885 Lengths, Tara - 330 Lengths
Rachel - 49 Lengths, Neil - 242 Lengths, Lee - 64 Lengths
Nigel - 4 Lengths, Richard - 80 Lengths. Matt Grimsey - 500 Lengths

Grand Total - 2655 Lengths

David member of this club and treasurer, he was diagnosed Autistic in 1962 and with Aspergers Syndrome in 2003. Up till early 2008 had received no support what so ever, even after 2nd diagnosis. One characteristic of Autism is sometimes unusual behaviour. One of his is swimming fully clothed in sportswear with female swimsuits and bikini’s. David has used this to raise funds for a number of Charities over the years; he is also running a recycling scheme with stamps, coins, medals and precious metals etc, for further information on this part of fundraising contact David on 0845-257-0813. Please support him, on this endeavour to raise much-needed funds.

Other swimmers - Members of NAS-SOMAAG-Devon and Esporta members and staff.

NAS-SOMAAG- DEVON. National Autistic Society – Support and Outreach for Mature Autistic/Aspergers Group. One of the newest branches in the NAS. Formally accepted as a branch in early September 2009. (This was the first group of its type, to be set up within the NAS run solely by people on the spectrum, other than the Chair Person).

This is a social skills support group for any diagnosed adults (age 18+) with an autistic spectrum disorder namely Aspergers Syndrome. At present there is little or no support or understanding for adults on the spectrum from any Government organisation or from the NHS. The group encourages and teaches socialising skills, enabling people to understand themselves and why they think differently as well as encouraging a range of outings and activities. The Plymouth group meet now meet every week on Thursday evenings, other groups in Newton Abbott and Exeter – for more information on the group contact Mrs Barbara Wilson - Chair Person 01404-813-021.

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