Type of service: Play and leisure, Local groups

SPACE4AUTISM is run by parents/carers for a place to meet people in the same position as themselves, to share experiences and knowledge. The group is relaxed and friendly; it is open to all carers of people with autism spectrum condition (ASC) who feel that meeting others would help them. SPACE4AUTISM hold monthly meetings at the above address on the third Monday of every month. We hold small presentations and lively focused discussions; occasional larger talks with well-known external speakers on relevant topics; family activities; all with some fun thrown in for good measure! Subjects have included education, special educational needs (SEN) statements, social skills, support for caring, speech development, behaviour, but basically you name it we'll talk about it! We have a small library of books, videos and DVD's which you can borrow. We also run a range of workshops which are advertised via our website. We also run various clubs: Space Hoppers for ages 5-9/10 years; Space for Kids for ages 5-9 years; Fun Friday ages 10-13 years; Space for You ages 13-19 years; and Saturday monthly movie nights.

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