ASD Family Help - Family FUN Drop In Session

A fun free session for all children with Autism, ADHD, or other learning disabilities. A fun session to give the whole family the opportunity of an after school activity at Building for the Future, 'Our House'.
No booking is required for this activity – please drop in during the opening times.
This is a fantastic venue, with access to soft play, sensory room, Wii, Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Ipads, Toys, Games, Books & Smart TV.
Tea, coffee, squash & biscuits will be available.
This session usually takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
CHILDREN REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS AT ALL TIMES.
This session is bought to you in partnership between ASD Family Help & Building for the Future. (Therefore this session is free as Building for the Future provide this wonderful venue for no charge to us). Donations are always welcome towards the cost of providing refreshments for this and other sessions.
Older children who wish to sign up for our Teen Club and other activities can do so through this session. The children can meet some of the staff, complete registration forms and discuss signing up to appropriate activities.
We are unable to book children onto any other activities without meeting the child and parents first. This gives the children the opportunity to become comfortable with us and to ensure that we will be able meet your child's needs.
Our events are open to all affected by ASD or associated conditions (eg. Dyslexia, dyspraxia, OCD, Anxiety, PDA, ADHD etc)
Contact information
- Website
- ASD Family Help
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- Contact Name
- Rachael Chandler
- Contact Position
- Project Manager - Children & Families Activities
- Telephone
- 07542 766953 07542 766953
- rachael@asdfamilyhelp.org
- Social Media
Location
- Name
- Building for the Future
- Address
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'Our House'
Toutley Road
Emmbrook
Wokingham
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG41 1QN
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When is it On/Open ?
- Date & Time Information
Usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4.30pm to 6.30pm - Term Time Only
Please check with us before attending - we do not usually run regular sessions during school holidays.
Our Facebook page will list every Family Fun Session, so that you can quickly check if our session is running.
Costs and Fee Information
- Service/Activity is Free
- Cost details
FREE to families.
Donations appreciated towards the cost of refreshments.
- Funding Notes
ASD Family Help provide this session using funding provided by Children in Need, together with the venue provided free of charge by Building for the Future, Wokingham.
- How is the service funded
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Voluntary/Charitable
Facilities and Accessibility
- Facilities
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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
Complaints Procedure
- Contact Name
- Rachael Chandler
- Position
- Project Manager - Children & Families Activities
- Complaints procedure notes
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
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- 0 - 18 years
- Eligibility Criteria
For families of children (of any age) with ASD, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, PDA, ODD etc.
No diagnosis required, all welcome
Entire family is welcome, together with siblings and parents
- Booking / Registration Required
- No
- Booking and Registration Notes
No booking required, just drop in.
Please email Rachael if you would like further details.
Referral
- Referral not required
Provision For
- Supporting people with
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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 enchanced 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.

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