ZigZag Leeds Autism Support Group

23/04/2026

Quiet hour at a free drop-in activity day for families
University of Leeds 16 May .

Book to reserve your place:
https://openup.leeds.ac.uk/events/be-curious-quiet-hour/

Main event 11am-4pm:
https://openup.leeds.ac.uk/events/becurious/

Quiet Hour from 10:00 to 11:00, with early campus arrival available from 9:30 for families who would like time to settle in before the event opens

Quiet and low-sensory spaces available throughout the day

Accessibility maps available in advance so families can plan their visit and route around campus

Self-paced, drop-in format with no set schedule or pressure to join anything
Highly tactile, hands-on activities throughout

To help make Be Curious enjoyable for everyone, we offer a quiet hour for visitors...

22/04/2026

On SNJ Today: Get set to make your voice heard on May 9th at a Protest: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Isle of Wight, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, Telford, Stafford—or set one up somewhere near you! https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/may-9th-saveourchildrensrights-protest-london-regional-location/

22/04/2026

Sharing, can you help 😊

Dear parents,
Researchers are asking parents of autistic children to help us with a project. We recognise that parents are often stressed, and this stress can sometimes be damaging, affecting both parents and children. We want to know more about parents' emotional well-being, particularly how they forecast it might change over time.
Please could you spare 10 mins to help us: https://nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czQdGsPccvfz8ai
Please feel assured the project has been approved for it to go forward in accord with our in-house Ethics Committee (reference: 12641)
Many thanks for your support.
Dr Brian Lovell

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19/04/2026

Fabulous session this evening
Thanks everyone for coming along and joining us
See you again on Thursday, same time, same place

Lisa ❤️

19/04/2026

Big thanks to Anna King

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

17/04/2026

Autistic children aged 11–13 and a parent or legal guardian are invited to take part in a research study using a virtual reality pedestrian simulator to help improve road safety.

https://www.leedsautism.org.uk/university-of-leeds-road-crossing-study-participants-wanted?fbclid=IwdGRjcARPYGFjbGNrBE9gUWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHiyxwMZ2ZfEjbcSszcpOHLcc6nK_vA2hlQwULQ8UVWF69WeRarypAEdlpPg4_aem_72POid5U9aulFxdrljRVqQ

Autistic children aged 11–13 and a parent or legal guardian are invited to take part in a research study using a virtual reality pedestrian simulator to help improve road safety. Details in comments>>
ZigZag Leeds Autism Support Group
Autism Arena CIC

15/04/2026

The SEND / schools white paper has a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It highlights that, after they turn 16, young people with SEND are less likely to be in education, training or employment than their peers. The propo...

15/04/2026

Free webinar: SEND reform proposals explained
The Government is proposing changes to the system that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It’s important that families understand what these changes could mean for their child’s education, and how to share their views.

IPSEA is running a free webinar for families of children and young people with SEND from a range of communities who may face additional barriers in accessing support and information.

Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm
Format: Online (Zoom)

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) - helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law

15/04/2026

Area SEND inspection for Leeds Local Area Partnership: parent and carer views

Have your views heard