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Mar 31
1 min

Why not take on your own fundraising challenge and start making a difference now!!

Autism Awareness week is fast approaching on Monday, 29th March - Sunday, 4th April. Which aims to raise awareness for autism, both to educate and help make the world a friendlier place, to those who are affected by it. Why not take this opportunity to help us share awareness and raise funds for our Family Support service. There are lots of easy ways you can help us raise vital funds, from raising awareness to organising an event or even just joining our weekly lottery!! Wh

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Mar 17
1 min

Canterbury Christ Church University Athletics Team are raising funds for KAT - please support them..

Please support The Canterbury Christ Church University Athletics Team, who are raising funds for KAT!! Members are taking on the challenge of walking, running and cycling, equalling around 800 miles or more in the space of a month. This started on the 8th March and they will continue until the 8th April. Bailey Stephenson, a member of the C4 Athletics team said ‘we have chosen to raise funds and awareness for The Kent Autistic Trust, because this is close to some of our memb

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Feb 5
1 min

Some links to Autism specific guidance to support you through this challenging time....

Many will be feeling frustrated and scared as the pandemic continues. We know that coronavirus has had a big impact on mental health. You can find autism specific guidance to support you through this challenging time from Ambitious About Autism, just click on this link: https://bit.ly/2zJTbhE #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autistic #autismlife #autismlove #differentnotless #autismfamily #autismadvocate #unconditionallove

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Feb 5
1 min

The Reason I Jump: is behind a ground-breaking film on autism...

The Reason I Jump: is behind a ground-breaking film on autism. Naoki Higashida’s eye-opening book has now become an evocative, careful simulation of non-verbal autistic perception. Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/.../the-reason-i-jump-behind... #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving #charityexcellence #charityfundraising #donate #

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Feb 5
1 min

Alexis Quinn shares her story about the struggle parents go through getting specialist support..

In this article, Alexis Quinn shares her story to acknowledge the struggle parents go through to ensure that people with complex or challenging needs, get specialist support in the local community. Alexis is also the author of 'Unbroken' (a memoir) You can read the full article here: https://metro.co.uk/.../autism-is-not-a-mental-health.../... You can find out more about Alexis’ story on the National Autistic Society’s website: https://www.autism.org.uk/.../stories-from-th

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Feb 5
1 min

Here are some ideas to help during these difficult times

Things can become more stressful during these difficult times when trying to work from home and home school at the same time, so here are some ideas to help. #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving #charityexcellence #charityfundraising #donate #donation #donations #donatetoday #donatenow #donationsneeded #donated #donateforacause #goodcause #justgiving #ju

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Feb 5
1 min

A fantastic example of our staff coming together to help those in our care....

A fantastic example of our staff coming together to help those in our care, through these hard times. One of the people we support who attends our Lock Street Day Centre in Gillingham, absolutely loves shopping and is very much missing his trips to the shops. So……staff have created a shop at the day centre, with a real working till, which was organised by our fabulous new support worker Elaine Dunn, and kindly donated from a closing down pub! 'The Rising Sun' in East Malling

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Feb 5
1 min

Lock Street Day Centre in Gillingham enjoying their new games table....

Our Lock Street Day Centre in Gillingham enjoying their new games table!! Hannah Day, Assistant Day Centre Manager said ‘we absolutely love it, especially as we can't access the activities we were doing pre covid. It includes: Snooker, basketball, air hockey and table tennis to name but a few and the people we support are getting so much fun and enjoyment out of it!! #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareh

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Jan 20
1 min

Here are some useful helpline numbers if you are struggling during lockdown....

If you’re struggling during lockdown, please remember your not alone!! There are some helpline numbers on the image attached and in addition, our Family Support Information Service is a free service, providing information, advice, support and training to individuals, families/carers and professionals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across Kent, if you need support, just visit: https://www.katfamilysupport.co.uk/ #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCa

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Jan 20
1 min

Free printable puzzles....a fantastic activity to customize for all!!

A fantastic activity to send to a relative or friends for a bit of light entertainment. The free printable puzzles site that lets you easily create your own printable puzzles including crosswords, themed Word Searches, Sudoku, Mazes, Word Wheels, Word Scrambles and more and every puzzle can be printed as a worksheet for you to share, just visit: https://freeprintablepuzzles.co.uk/ #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworke

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Jan 13
1 min

Our Ashford Resource Centre get creative....

Fun had by all at our Ashford Resource Centre over the Christmas period, Christmas tree decorating and cracker making!! #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving #charityexcellence #charityfundraising #donate #donation #donations #donatetoday #donatenow #donationsneeded #donated #donateforacause #goodcause #justgiving #justbecause #socialgood #nonprofit #fund

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Jan 13
1 min

Thanks to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, providing a free online pantomime!!

Sadly no trips to the Christmas Pantomime this year for the residents and Staff of our Wayfield Road supported living in Chatham. But thanks to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, providing a free online pantomime, with a British Sign Language interpreter, the people we support have been able to enjoy the fun and experience of a pantomime in the comfort of their own flats. Let’s hope next year we will be booing the baddies and cheering the goodies again. #TheKentAutisticTrust #K

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Jan 13
1 min

Be supportive, be careful, be kind and be alert....

Be supportive, be careful, be kind and be alert - Let’s fight this virus together - the vaccine works, by preparing your body to fight off the virus For support with the latest health advice, go to www.who.int/COVID-19 #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving #charityexcellence #charityfundraising #donate #donation #donations #donatetoday #donatenow #donati

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Jan 5
1 min

Please donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to KAT....

The Kent Autistic Trust are always seeking raffle prizes at various times throughout the year, so donating any unwanted gifts, would be very much appreciated by us. Any funds raised through raffles or events go towards supporting our vital work and services in Kent. If you would like to donate any unwanted items, you can contact Serita Boxall – Fundraising & Marketing Manager on 07725 955158 or email sboxall@kentautistic.com. Thank you so much for your support. #autism #autis

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Jan 5
1 min

Some fun games enjoyed at our supported living service in Chatham!!

Bingo and socially distanced chuck the parcel games were enjoyed by all at our Wayfield Road Supported Living. Fun, games, laughter and party snacks were enjoyed by all. #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving #charityexcellence #charityfundraising #donate #donation #donations #donatetoday #donatenow #donationsneeded #donated #donateforacause #goodcause #ju

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Jan 5
1 min

New year, new career?

Why not start the New Year, with a new career? We currently have lots of new job opportunities available across Kent, with fantastic salary and benefit packages, just visit: https://www.kentautistictrust.org/job-vacancies and apply today!! Come and join us and be part of a work team who really do make a difference!! For any enquiries, just email recruitment@kentautistic.com #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #health

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Dec 30, 2020
1 min

Autism is one word..

#autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismspectrum #autismspectrumdisorder #autistic #autismlife #autismlove #differentnotless #autismfamily #autismadvocate #unconditionallove #specialneeds #autismunderstanding #autismcommunity #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #supportworker #healthcareheroes #charity #charities #donate #donation #donations #goodcause #justgiving #nonprofit #fundraise #fundraising #funding

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Dec 30, 2020
1 min

Wonderful Christmas cards made by our Newton Close and River Drive services....

Some very creative Christmas cards, made by our Newton Close Day Service and River Drive residential home, Merry Christmas everyone!! . #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving #charityexcellence #charityfundraising #donate #donation #donations #donatetoday #donatenow #donationsneeded #donated #donateforacause #goodcause #justgiving #justbecause #socialgood

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Dec 30, 2020
1 min

Different is beautiful.... ️

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Dec 30, 2020
1 min

Lock Street get crafty while our maintenance man Harry works hard replacing our upstairs kitchen....

Our maintenance man Harry, has been hard at work replacing the upstairs kitchen at our Lock Street Day Centre, making it a more useable space during Covid, meanwhile some of the people we support got crafty, making some Christmas crackers, wreaths, pom pom pictures and cards, what a busy week you have had Lock Street. #TheKentAutisticTrust #KAT #MakeADifference #TogetherWeCanDoThis #inthistogether #supportworker #healthcareheroes #lottery #charity #charities #charitablegiving

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