Unused Page | Kent Autistic Trust

Here you will find all of our blogs, discussing stories from parents, careers and service users.

We also post helpful tips and advice to help people with similar issues.

Our Blog

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Thank you Jess....for raising £1,357 for KAT!!

Well done Jess, we are all so proud of you!! and so grateful to all who have sponsored and supported her for her crazy hair shaving...

16 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Lock Street Day Service create St. Georges Day window display

In these difficult times, our care staff and Managers are trying hard to keep our adults safe, happy, well and active. Rebecca Convey,...

19 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Residents at River Drive have been busy decorating the outside of the building!!

Residents at our River Drive home in Strood, have been busy decorating the outside of the building. Nikki Boswell, Registered Home...

17 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Learn how to draw your own baby dragon using kitchen utensils from a tutorial by AOD

Learn how to draw your own baby dragon using kitchen utensils from a tutorial by AOD The Art of Design.

11 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Amanda Penfold, our very loyal and dedicated staff member celebrates 19 years with KAT.

We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to one of our very loyal and dedicated staff members as she celebrates 19 years with...

21 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

An act of pure kindness!! Our thanks to Vokes, Rainham & Windmill Taxis

An act of pure kindness!! Our thanks to Vokes, Rainham & Windmill Taxis, who are giving away cupcakes to key-workers and those who are...

23 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Easter Egg Blowing at Butler's Park Way Supported Living

Amazing Easter egg blowing creation by one of our residents at Butler's Park Way Supported Living. Creating fun over Easter in...

12 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Thank you for making a difference to all frontline keyworkers

Even the youngest people in our communities took part in the fourth clap for our carers last night as the coronavirus lockdown continues....

9 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Looking after your mental health during Covid-19

This is a particularly testing time for all of us right now. During this time it’s important that we look after our mental health as...

8 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Curlew create a wall of positivity!!

With the help of our art co-ordinator, Carol Butcher; staff and residents at our Curlew Crescent home in Strood, created a fantastic wall...

10 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20200 min read

The story of 2020

3 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Wayfield Supported Living in Chatham enjoy a PJ day and garden games

Fantastic photo of our staff at our Wayfield Supported Living establishment in Chatham, keeping those we support busy with a PJ day on...

246 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20204 min read

Reducing Anxiety While Homebound with Children with Autism

Under the current COVID-19 situation, being “homebound” can offer many challenges. This is especially true if a family member has autism....

23 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

New Online Support Groups

Our Autism Information Officer, Emilymay Miles has now set up 3 online Facebook support groups. See below the links to help support you...

11 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Struggling to explain coronavirus to your child?

It isn’t always easy to explain complicated things like coronavirus to young children or those with special educational needs. There are...

11 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Thank you to our CEO, Christine Edwards-Daem

The Kent Autistic Trust has always been passionate and committed to supporting individuals and families in Kent and Medway, and over the...

135 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20203 min read

How to help your child cope with coronavirus lockdown:

Lockdown is difficult for most people, but this can be particularly acute for those with autism spectrum disorder. Many people with...

13 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

A beautiful poem written for our KAT care hero's by our very own in-house poet Annie Bardo

A beautiful poem written for our KAT care hero's by our very own in-house poet Annie Bardo, who has worked for The Kent Autistic Trust...

7 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Autism Awareness Day Lockdown party at our Homersham Supported Living

Keeping high the spirits of those we support, our Homersham supported living establishment in Canterbury, decided to have an Autism...

42 views0 comments

Apr 30, 20201 min read

Smiling and keeping positive!!

Staff keeping those we support safe and well, working through these difficult times, smiling and keeping positive!! #CantStopWontStop...

8 views0 comments

Our Blog

Join our weekly lottery for your chance to win £25,000!!