The Autism Group - Fusion Club for young people aged 14 - 25 (Berkshire College of Agriculture)

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Description

We offer special interest groups for young people aged 14 to 25 who are on the autism spectrum.

Many young people on the spectrum have special interests which they would like to share with others, but lack the social skills and confidence needed to do so. We can offer opportunities to help make those connections in a structured and understanding environment.

We cater for children and young people that are of mainstream ability, but need support with their social understanding.

Our Fusion Club, for 14-25 year olds, will appeal to fans of multi-player console gaming or Pokémon and offers other activities as well. This might be trading card games, playing pool together or joining in on some board games for example.

We offer a parent support group at the same time and location.

Website:: The Autism Group

Provider:: The Autism Group

Who to contact

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

Name: Berkshire College of Agriculture
Address: Hall Place Burchetts Green Road
Burchetts Green
Maidenhead
Postcode: SL6 6QR

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information

Saturday afternoons 2pm to 4.30pm.

Every four weeks and continuing. Clubs will not operate over the Christmas period but usually run throughout all other school holidays.

Club dates are on the Calendar on our website.

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£7.50	Per Session

Is there any help with funding

Funding Notes

The session fee is already subsidised. Further reduction in exceptional circumstances only.

How is the service funded

Voluntary/Charitable

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities: Wheelchair access
Car Parking
Accessible toilet

Accessing this service

Age Ranges: 14 years to 25 years
Eligibility Criteria: A diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition or social communication disorder following an assessment for autism.
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: Places may be available straight away.

Referral

Referral required: No
Who can refer: Self Referral
Referral notes: Start date at club will depend on availability of a place and completion of application process.

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 Co-ordinator
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.
Website: Complaints, compliments or concerns

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

Contact Name: Ruth Barlow
Contact Telephone: 07454 375071
Contact Email: clubs@theautismgroup.org.uk

Data last checked: 25/06/2019
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