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WHAT? 

This is run in partnership with Short Breaks and young people must have a Short Breaks Card to attend.

If you don't have one, you can apply for one here or we have paper forms available at The AUtism Zone.

 It costs £5 to attend. 

It is for young people aged between 13 & 19 years old.

Young people can attend this meet without an adult , but a Registration Form must be be completed in advance. Please click here to complete one.

WHERE?

 The AUtism Zone
This meet  takes place in :

• The Link Zone
• The Quiet Zone

WHEN?

Group 1

Mondays
4:30PM - 6:30PM  
Every 2 weeks

Group 2

Mondays
4:30PM - 6:30PM  
Every 2 weeks

WITH?

You will meet:

Group 1

• David
• Jason

Group 2

• David
• Jason

HOW?
There are 8 spaces available for each meet.
Please email admin@aimisleofwight.co.uk to see which group is most suitable and for the booking password.

"Short Breaks activities are designed for children with additional needs and/or disabilities. To access this activity your child/young person will need to be a member of Short Breaks. Membership is free." For more information, please click the link below: 

Short Breaks

WHAT? 

A series of 6 sessions where young people create an I AM profile that explains how best to support them.

Young people should attend all 6 sessions.

The sessions are as follows:

1. What is Neurodiversity and What Does it Mean to Be Autistic?
2. Strengths and Support Needs
3. Sensory Differences
4. New People & Places
5. When I'm Not OK
6. Final I Am Profiles

WHERE?

 The AUtism Zone
These sessions take place in :

• The AU-Zone
• The Link Zone
• The Quiet Zone

WHEN?

Tuesdays

4:30PM -5:30PM 

See BookWhen  for details

WITH?

 At this group you may meet :

•  Jude
• Layla
   

HOW?
There are 5 spaces available for each age group.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page. 

WHAT? 

This meet 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 meet takes place in :

• The AU-Zone
• The Link Zone
• The Quiet Zone

WHEN?

Wednesdays
5:30PM - 7:00PM  
Every 4 Weeks 

WITH?

You will meet:

• Claire 
• Jude
• Layla
   

HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page. 

WHO?

These sessions are for the adult families and carers of autistic children and young people . Those with children and young people with a diagnosis, on the waiting list for a diagnosis, self diagnosed, or curious about assessment and diagnosis are welcome.

WHAT? 

This meet is free.

An opportunity for families and carers to chat with our peer support workers about specific topics.  

You can attend as many sessions as you want to and you do not have to attend all sessions.

These sessions will have a different theme each time. 

 • 10th September - Monotropic Mind
• 8th October - Sensory Differences
• 5th November - Meltdowns and Shutdowns
• 3rd December - Communication
• 28th January - Masking
• 25th February - Burnout 

WHERE?

ONLINE via Teams 

A link will be emailed to with your booking confirmation.

• You do not need to have your camera or microphone on.
• You can leave the session at any time.
• You can sit/ stand/ bounce/ move – whatever is most comfortable.
• You don’t have to interact with anyone – including us!
• If you don’t want to talk, but have something to say, you can use the chat box to type what you want to say and we will read it out for you. 

WHEN?

Wednesdays

6:00PM - 1:30PM

Every 4 weeks

WITH?

You will meet:

• Claire
• Jude

HOW?
There are 15 spaces available for each meet.
Spaces must be booked on our BookWhen page. 

WHAT? 

This drop-in is free.

You do not need a diagnosis to attend.

Drop-in information and advice session for autistic adults, 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.

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 :

• The AU-Zone
• The Link Zone
• The Quiet Zone

WHEN?

Wednesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm

· 3rd September 

· 17th September 

· 1st October

· 15th October 

· 29th October

· 12th November

· 26th November 

· 10th December

* A volunteer member of IOW SEN Support will be available to offer advice on education and SEND on the dates below: 

WITH?

You may meet :

• Claire 
• Jason
• Jude
• Layla
• Linda

HOW?
You do not need to book to attend.
Dates can be seen on our BookWhen page.