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Expressions of autism
Published: 18/04/2018
A photographic exhibition to promote a better understanding of Autism is being
hosted at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. The exhibition is based on the inspirational
photographic work of Ken Ashton, a local artist who has recently been diagnosed
as having Autism, having previously found difficulties fitting in to community
services.
Ken is a key volunteer supporting the development of the North Wales Integrated
Autism Service (IAS), a unique Welsh Government initiative to be launched in
June 2018. Ken is also keen for fellow artists to contact him with a view to
creating a local Artists Hub and he can be contacted via www.sygibney.com
Neil Ayling, Chief Officer Social Services said;
鈥溙煅纳缜� will be the 鈥榟ost鈥� local authority in North Wales
for the IAS Team which will also cover Wrexham, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd
and Anglesey. The IAS Team will provide support to people of all ages with
Autism and their families and carers.
鈥淲hilst the IAS will be accessible for all ages it will not replace any
existing services already established, nor is it a crisis service. The IAS
Team will also aim to provide training and advice on Autism to a range of
council services and partner agencies.
Cllr. Christine Jones, Cabinet Member for Social Services said;
鈥淜en kindly agreed to allow us to use some of his work to promote awareness of
Autism in 天涯社区 and North Wales with the aim of provoking thoughts around
meeting, working with or befriending someone in the hope that Autism becomes
better understood and accepted within communities across the region to enable
people to integrate more positively.鈥�
Ken Ashton said;
鈥淪ince last year I have been involved in helping to establish the IAS and I
want to work with services to help make them more accessible for people with
Autism like myself. 5% effort from services can help to make 100% difference
for Autism integration in the community.鈥�
Further information about Autism can be found on the ASDinfoWales website
http://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/
Note to Editors
Pictured in the attached photograph are;
L-R: Cllr Wisinger, Neil, Ayling, Chief Officer Social Services, Jo Taylor,
Social Services Manager, Melanie Hough, 天涯社区 Social Services, Cllr.
Christine Jones, Cabinet Member Social Services and Joanne Sefton, social work
student.