Type of service: Play and leisure, Social groups

RAFT provides a family support group and play club for children living in the borough of Reading with a diagnosis of an ASD aged between 4 and 12 yrs and their siblings. Parents meet to "air & share" problems and hear talks by professionals whilst the children are entertained by specialised Play Workers and encouraged to develop their social interaction skills in a safe and stimulating environment. We produce a quarterly newsletter and disseminate information about activities / help for ASD in our area.

Aimed at: Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific