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Starting secondary school as an autistic child: a calm transition guide
A visual timetable can make the day feel more predictable for an autistic child. This practical guide explains how visual schedules work, how to create one for home or school, and what to do when plans change or the timetable becomes overwhelming.
Read the blogHow it began
Noa's Place was established in 2025 by founder and Dad to Noa, Josh Barnes. Through his journey with Noa, Noa's Place was born.
About Noa's Place
Impact report
One year on
Everything we've achieved together in our first year — and a look at what's still to come.
- People now back Noa's Place
2,000+
People now back Noa's Place
- Raised in our first year
£23k+
Raised in our first year
- Family members booked into sessions
150+
Family members booked into sessions
- We officially became a registered charity
- We built an incredible Board of Trustees and growing team
- We started delivering real sessions with real families
- We've built relationships with schools, charities, businesses, MPs and organisations across Calderdale
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Our long-term vision
Building towards the Noa's Place Hub
We are working towards a dedicated sensory-aware community hub in Halifax. Families are already shaping it through co-design, and our tools and sessions are here while we grow.
- ✓Registered charity with trustees and governance in place
- ✓2,000+ families connected through our digital community
- ✓Tools and pilot sessions running today
Concept design: an inclusive indoor playground as part of our future Hub
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