Type of service: Play and leisure, Respite and short breaks, Local groups, Social groups, Social skills

Service URL: http://www.cheshireautism.org.uk

• Cheshire Autism Practical Support - ChAPS aims to support families with autism spectrum condition (ASC) whether diagnosed or not, living in Cheshire. .

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• ChAPS activities include: Monthly parents meetings in: Ellesmere Port on the 1st Thursday in the month; Runcorn on the 2nd Monday in the month; Northwich on the 2nd Monday in the month; Chester on the 3rd Monday in the month; and Crewe on the last Tuesday in the month. .

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• A group specifically for parents, carers and partners of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month..

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• Activities in Halton include monthly access to a playbarn, swimming, youth club and free access to a science museum..

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• After-school clubs for 7-11 year olds with ASC, on Tuesdays in Northwich, 5pm-6.30pm, £5 per session..

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• An annual conference..

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• Leading the Criminal Justice Forum setup to increase autism awareness and provide training to emergency personnel on how to deal with people with autism. An Attention Card has been produced, designed for people with a medical diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome to carry with them..

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• Working in partnership with The Bren Project to provide personalised supported employment and employability qualifications for adults..

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• Activities for children in Northwich include swimming and trampolining..

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• Activities for children in the Chester area include Kidz Club, Youth Club and interactive pony sessions..

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• Activities in Knutsford include pony riding..

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Young person

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific