Social Groups




Purpose
As explained in the Double Empathy Problem, neurodivergent people tend to find it much easier to make friends with, communicate with and connect with other neurodivergent people. We run these groups to enable neurodivergent children to spend time with each other doing activities they enjoy so they can build friendships and support networks. Please note that the social groups are neurodiversity affirming and so we will not be 'teaching' social skills.
Location
Most social groups take place at our Hub in Beaconsfield.
Meeting Needs
Our staff are experienced at working with neurodivergent children and supporting their individual needs. Children attending our social groups will have access to our sensory tents and all our regulation resources, e.g. punch bag, swing, trampoline etc. We have a video we send out to all children attending beforehand where they can see the venue and learn more about what will happen. If your child needs any specific accommodations, please let us know.
Suitability
All children attending the social groups need to be able to participate in a group environment safely. Children may attend whether they have a formal diagnosis or not and whether they are aware of any diagnosis or not. If your child usually has a 1-to-1 supporting them in school, please let us know so we can ensure they have adequate support during the social groups.
Staff
All social groups are led by an experienced member of staff with at least one other adult or youth mentor assisting. All members of staff are neurodivergent themselves.
Booking
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis and payment must be made in advance.
Upcoming Social Groups
Topic | Age | Maximum no. of children | Date | Time | Location | Cost | Lead Staff Member | Supported by |
Gaming | 8 to 10 | 8 | Thursday 24th July Thursday 31st July Thursday 14th August | 14:15-15:45 | Our Hub | £15 | Torii | Youth Mentor |
11 to 13 | 16:00-17:30 | |||||||
Art in the Park | 8 to 11 | 8 | Tuesday 5th August | 13:30-15:00 | The Rye, High Wycombe | £18 | Judy Jo | Torii |
11 to 14 | Friday 1st August | |||||||
General | 5 to 7 | 8 | Monday 28th July | 09:30-11:00 | Our Hub | £15 | Heather | Jo |
8 to 11 | 11:45-13:15 | |||||||
Dance | 8 to 12 | 8 | Monday 4th August | 14:15-15:45 | Our Hub | £18 | Jen | Heather |
Lego | 6 to 9 | 8 | Monday 11th August | 14:00-15:30 | Our Hub | £15 | Torii | Youth Mentor |
10 to 13 | 16:00-17:30 | |||||||
Arts & Crafts | 5 to 7 | 6 8 | Tuesday 12th August Thursday 21st August | 13:00-14:30 (Tu) 14:15-15:45 (Th) | Our Hub | £18 | Judy | Torii (Tu) Heather (Th) |
8 to 11 | 15:00-16:30 (Tu) 16:00-17:30 (Th) | |||||||
Drama | 8 to 12 | 8 | Friday 15th August | 13:30-15:00 | Our Hub | £18 | Jen | Heather |
Nerf War | 7 to 10 | 8 | Monday 18th August | 14:30-16:00 | Our Hub | £15 | Kerry | Heather |
Slime | 8 to 11 | 8 | Tuesday 19th August | 13:00-14:30 | Our Hub | £18 | Heather | Judy |
Board Games | 8 to 12 | 8 | Monday 1st September | 14:45-16:15 | Our Hub | £15 | Kerry | Youth Mentor |