The Autism Group - GAP Club in Maidenhead

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Description

We offer special interest clubs for young people who are on the autism spectrum. This one is for aged 9 to 13. Activities include console gaming, Pokemon and arts and crafts and provide a starting point for continuing to our other special interest groups. Our groups aim to provide a structured and predictable environment for the young people on the autism spectrum to improve their social and communications skills whilst sharing a common interest and having fun.

This group is for children and young people who are of mainstream ability, but need support with their social understanding.

A waiting list may be in operation. We accept applications from children from 8 upwards and or awating diagnosis to go onto the waiting list.

Website:: The Autism Group

Provider:: The Autism Group

Who to contact

Contact Name: Ruth Barlow
Contact Position: Special Interest Group Coordinator
Telephone: 07454 375071
Email: clubs@theautismgroup.org.uk
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Where to go

Name: Harmony Education Centre
Address: 1st Floor 4 Cordwallis Street
Maidenhead
Berkshire
Postcode: SL6 7BE

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information: These monthly clubs run on Saturday mornings 10:30am to 12.30pm

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£7.50	Per Session

Cost details

Charge covers all refreshments and art materials.

Contact provider for costs?

Is there any help with funding

Funding Notes

First session will be free, Thereafter we charge per session and regret we cannot offer refunds for sessions not attended.

How is the service funded

Voluntary/Charitable

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities: Toilets
Autism friendly
Free Parking
Additional Information: Ist floor accessible by stairs only.

Accessing this service

Age Ranges: 9 years to 13 years
Eligibility Criteria: For ages 9 to 13. A diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition or social communication disorder following an assessment for autism. Young people over 13 could attend one of our other special interest clubs intended for an older age range.
Booking and Registration Notes: We require an application form to be completed in conjunction with parent and young person before they attend so that we can ensure we understand any support needs. It also enables the young person to meet a member of staff before attending for the first time to reduce any possible anxiety.
Waiting List: Please contact us to register your interest and check for availability

Referral

Referral required: No
Who can refer: Self Referral
Referral notes: We will respond to enquiries as quickly as we can. Availability does change and a waiting list may be in operation.

Provision For

Supporting people with: Autism Spectrum Conditions

Quality Assurance

Registered Charity No.

1166787

Quality Assurance

We follow safe recruitment practice. All staff are DBS checked. All staff including volunteers have had autism and safeguarding training.

We have policies and procedures in place for safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality.

Compliments, complaints and comments

Contact Name: Tricia Kempton
Position: Charity Manager
How to make a compliment, complaint and comment: We have a feedback and complaints procedure which is available from The Autism Group Co-odinator or Becky Peates people@theautismgroup.org.uk and on our website.
Website: Complaints, compliments or concerns

Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs

Description

Contact Name

Ruth Barlow

Contact Telephone

07454 375071

Contact Email

clubs@theautismgroup.org.uk

Data last checked: 25/06/2019
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