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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
LocationCostLead Staff
Member
Supported
by
Gaming
8 to 108
Thursday 24th July
Thursday 31st July
Thursday 14th August
14:15-15:45Our Hub£15ToriiYouth
Mentor
11 to 1316:00-17:30
Art in the Park
8 to 118Tuesday 5th August13:30-15:00
The Rye,
High Wycombe
£18
Judy

Jo
Torii
11 to 14Friday 1st August
General
5 to 78Monday 28th July09:30-11:00Our Hub£15HeatherJo
8 to 1111:45-13:15
Dance
8 to 128Monday 4th August14:15-15:45Our Hub£18JenHeather
Lego
6 to 98Monday 11th August14:00-15:30Our Hub£15ToriiYouth
Mentor
10 to 1316:00-17:30
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£18Judy
Torii (Tu)
Heather (Th)
8 to 1115:00-16:30 (Tu)
16:00-17:30 (Th)
Drama
8 to 128Friday 15th August13:30-15:00Our Hub£18JenHeather
Nerf War
7 to 108Monday 18th August14:30-16:00Our Hub£15KerryHeather
Slime
8 to 118Tuesday 19th August13:00-14:30Our Hub£18HeatherJudy
Board Games
8 to 128Monday 1st September14:45-16:15Our Hub£15KerryYouth
Mentor
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