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Doncaster is set to make history in Sandall Park by hosting a day dedicated to celebrating neurodivergent identity, strength and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Platts, organiser and charity trustee, said: \u201cIt is a celebration and it is about trying to get autistic children and adults into the community around other neurotypical people and working together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms Platts, alongside the other trustees, Chantelle Chapman and Toni Merry, started the non-profit group over a year ago, as they found group spaces such as play areas were not always suitable for their kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They wanted to create new spaces where their children could be accepted, understood and \u2018just be themselves\u2019 so started up their own sensory sessions on a Sunday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Little Rainbows Charity<\/a> have organised the day to create a safe space for every child, parent and carer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event on 13 June will run from 11 am and will consist of circus acts, food vendors, stalls from a wide range of local groups and a visit from the National Literacy Trust to give out free books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms Platts said: \u201cWe want them to feel safe and be able to play without having to worry that they might get lost, fall over, or get told off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt’s taking away that stigma from it. \u2029<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey’re allowed to run around and stim, they can happily stim and jump all they want without being judged.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a lot of children with autism can get dysregulated quickly, there will be a TFN sensory ambulance where children can take a break without pressure as \u2018actually coming to the event is a big step for some people as well\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Autism Pride Day was originally planned as a small celebration but it has massively taken off with sponsorships and over 500 people taking part in the colour run on the day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will consist of two tracks, with a competitive track and a more fun track that everybody can take part in, which is important in making the day accessible and \u2018understanding that everyone’s capabilities are different\u2019.
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