Family Group 4-9
Created by Reece
WHAT?
This group is free.
Children do not need a diagnosis to attend.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
It is for autistic children aged between 4 & 9 and provides an opportunity for autistic children to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
Our peer support workers will also be available to talk to parents & carers.
There are numerous activities available which vary each session.If a child has a preferred activity, we will do our best to make it available for them.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This group takes place in :
WHEN?
Wednesdays
16:30 - 18:00
Every 4 weeks
WITH?
At this group you will meet:
HOW?
There are 10 spaces available for each group.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Family Group 8-12
Created by Reece
WHAT?
This group is free.
Children do not need a diagnosis to attend.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
It is for autistic children aged between 8 & 12 and provides an opportunity for autistic children to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
Our peer support workers will also be available to talk to parents & carers.
There are numerous activities available which vary each session.If a child has a preferred activity, we will do our best to make it available for them.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This group takes place in :
WHEN?
Wednesdays
16:30 - 18:00
Every 4 weeks
WITH?
At this group you will meet:
HOW?
There are 10 spaces available for each group.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Women & Girls' Group
Artwork by Eva Goddard
WHAT?
This group is free.
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
It is for autistic women & girls, including trans and NB.
It provides an opportunity for autistic women & girls of all ages to meet each other and chat with our peer support workers.
There are numerous activities available which vary each session.If you have a preferred activity, we can make this available for you.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This group takes place in :
WHEN?
Wednesdays
17:30 -19:00
Every 4 Weeks
WITH?
At this group you will meet:
HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each group.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page.
Children, Young People's & Families Drop-In
Artwork Coming Soon!
WHAT?
This drop-in is free.
You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
Drop-in information and advice session for autistic children, young people, their families and supporters – no appointment needed.
It is a chance to:
· visit the building.
· borrow from the Sensory Library.
· talk to our peer supporters and volunteers.
· ask questions and discuss issues and concerns.
Please note, this is not an organised activity or group.
It will operate on a drop-in basis.
You may need to wait for a peer-support mentor to become available.
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
This drop-in takes place in :
WHEN?
Wednesdays
Between 14:30-16:00
Every 2 Weeks
WITH?
At this group you may meet :
HOW?
You do not need to book to attend.
Dates can be seen on our BookWhen page.
"I AM" Workshops
Created by Joseph
WHAT?
These sessions are free.
For children aged 8 -12 years who have a diagnosis of autism and would like to discover more about their autistic identity and how their mind and body work.
A fun and interactive workshop over 6 weekly sessions covering:
1. Celebrating Difference
2. How We See the World
3. Our Sensory Systems
4. Communication
5. Passions & Deep Diving Interests
6. Creativity & Imagination
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
These sessions take place in :
WHEN?
Thursdays
16:30-17:30
or
18:00-19:00
Weekly
WITH?
At these sessions you will meet:
HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each set of 6 sessions.
Please complete a referral form here if your child or young person wishes to attend.
Children & Young Peoples' Anxiety Workshops
Created by Joseph
WHAT?
These sessions are free.
For children and young people aged between 10 & 17. They do not need a diagnosis to attend.
Parents/carers will need to attend sessions 1 & 6 with their child or young person.
There is also a midway parent/ carer only session.
There are 6 sessions included covering:
1. Intro & What Is Autism?
2. Why Do We Feel Anxious?
3. Feeling Different & Masking
4. Our Senses
5. Change & Transitions
6. Anxiety Support Plans
WHERE?
The AUtism Zone
These sessions take place in :
WHEN?
Thursdays
16:30-17:30
or
18:00-19:00
Weekly
WITH?
At these sessions you may meet:
HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each set of 6 sessions.
Please complete a referral form here if your child or young person wishes to attend.