ASD Family Help - Teen Club

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COVID-19 Update

Teen club is now online.

Updated: 15/09/2020

Description

MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

A teen club for children with Aspergers, high-functioning autism or associated learning difficulties (dyslexia, anxiety, OCD, ADHD etc) and siblings of children with additional needs who are in Secondary school.

Children must be able to access this activity on an adult to child ratio of 1:8.

The aim of the club is to encourage socialising and making friends, plus getting out of the house for a few hours!

We use a fantastic venue with access to mini pool table, Wii, Xbox, games, Ipads, chill out room, arts and crafts & computers.

Refreshments and light after school snacks provided.

£3.00 per child per session.

**We are unable to book new children onto this activity without them first attending an assessment meeting. We do this at the Family Fun Sessions which are held once a month (please see separate listing under Family Fun Session for details). This allows the child to meet some staff, see the venue and assess whether we are able to meet your child's needs.**

Parents are not able to remain at this session (due to safeguarding policies), so children must be happy and comfortable to use the session by themselves within the staff to child ratio. Attending the Family Fun sessions with parents present, prior to attending Teen Club, is the best way to ensure your child has the most success possible within Teen Club.

Booking is asbolutely essential via email to Rachael@asdfamilyhelp.org

If your child has not had an assessment meeting to attend Teen Club, we are not able to accept your child onto this event. This is in the best interests and safety of all children, ensures we can meet every child's needs and makes sure we have enough staff to manage every session.

Please make sure you bring your child to the door to sign in with them and do not drop off before 4.30pm. Before this time, the venue is not 'open' as staff are setting up and ensuring the venue safety checks are completed.

Our events are open to all affected by ASD or associated conditions (eg. Dyslexia, dyspraxia, OCD, Anxiety, PDA, ADHD etc)

Website:: ASD Family Help

Provider:: ASD Family Help

Who to contact

Contact Name: Rachael Chandler
Contact Position: Project Manager - Children & Families Activities
Telephone: 07542 766953
Email: rachael@asdfamilyhelp.org
Contact Us: Contact Us Form
Social Media

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information

Usually the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 4.30pm to 6.30pm - Term Time Only

Please check with us before attending.

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£3.00	After School Club

Do you accept childcare vouchers?

Funding Notes

ASD Family Help provide this session using funding provided by Children in Need.

How is the service funded

Voluntary/Charitable

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities: Sensory Room
Premises on a bus route
FREE Activities
Indoor Play Area
FREE Service
Refreshments available to purchase
Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
Accessible toilet
Wheelchair access
Toilets
Car Parking
Accessible changing room
Baby change facilities
Accessible parking
Autism friendly
Free WiFi
Free Parking
Disabled-friendly

Accessing this service

Age Ranges

12 - 18 years

Eligibility Criteria

For teens (12+) with ASD, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, PDA, ODD etc.

We accept children who are in Secondary school after they the Easter holidays of Year 7. This ensures that children have had enough time to settle into Secondary school and are ready to access this activity with older children present (giving them time to leave Primary school behind and be fully engaged in Secondary school life).

Children must be able to access this activity on an adult to child ratio of 1:8.

No diagnosis required, all welcome

Siblings are welcome to join this event - the same criteria above applies.

Booking / Registration Required

Yes

Booking and Registration Notes

Booking is absolutely essential.

Please email Rachael@asdfamilyhelp.org for booking.

We will not book new children onto this activity without them first attending an assessment meeting. We do this at the Family Fun Sessions which are held once a month (please see separate listing here: Family Fun Session for details). This allows the child to meet some staff, see the venue and assess whether we are able to meet your child's needs.

Referral

Referral required: No

Provision For

Supporting people with: Children with Additional Needs
Behavioural
Autism Spectrum Conditions
Social Needs

Quality Assurance

Registered Charity No.

1135718

Accreditation

All staff and volunteers at sessions receive in-house training from ASD Family Help regarding autism awareness and safeguarding.

All staff and volunteers at sessions have an enhanced DBS check.

ASD Family Help holds its own public liability insurance.

At activities where staff are solely responsible for children, at least one member of staff will hold a full paediatric first aid certificate.

Compliments, complaints and comments

Contact Name

Rachael Chandler

Position

Project Manager - Children & Families Activities

How to make a compliment, complaint and comment

If your complaint is regarding any children's activity or our family fun session, please email Rachael@asdfamilyhelp.org

You may also email Cathy@asdfamilyhelp.org.uk

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

Data last checked: 15/09/2020
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