Autism East Midlands for young people with autism
Autism East Midlands
Senior youth clubs (11 to 18 years)
| First Tuesday of every month (term time only) | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | AHOF (Abington House of Fun) in Abington Park (corner of Park Avenue South and the Wellingborough Road), Northampton |
Youth clubs (8 to 18 years old)
| Second Saturday of the month (term time only) | 10am to 2pm | Towcester Youth Coffee House
The Barn, Bransons Lane, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6AX |
| Fourth Sunday of the month (term time only) | 10am to 2pm | Nether Heyford
1A Roberts Field
Northampton NN7 3BE |
| Last Saturday of the month (term time only) | 10am to 2pm | East Northants Club, Saxon Hall
The Hall, Thorpe Street, Raunds, Northants, NN9 6LT |
Autism East Midlands run a 'Family Hub' group for children age 12 and under to attend with their families on the first Monday of each month from 4-7pm. These are drop-in sessions where the whole family can attend and no booking is usually required. However during the Corona virus outbreak, Autism East Midlands would appreciate parents and families getting in touch to let them know if they are attending so that they can manage the social distancing required. Please e-mail northampton@autismeastmidlands.org.uk.
Held at:
Kingsthorpe Baptist Church,
High Street,
Kingsthorpe,
Northampton
Deaf Connect for young people with a hearing impairment
Deaf connect run two youth groups for junior and seniors twice a month. Ages are flexible dependent on where the child or young person feels more comfortable. Clubs cost £2 per person which includes food (pizza, chicken nuggets, chips). There is also a tuck shop to buy sweets.
Various toys, games and activities are available at each session to make it a valuable time mixing with deaf peers. You are welcome to stay with your child if they are feeling a bit shy. Please sign up on BAND or email Jennie.Higson@deafconnect.org.uk to let her know you are coming.
Juniors (age 4 to 10)
| Alternate Fridays | 4pm to 6pm | Spencer Dallington Community Centre
Tintern Ave
Northampton NN5 7BZ |
Seniors (age 11 to 18)
| Alternate Fridays | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Spencer Dallington Community Centre
Tintern Ave
Northampton NN5 7BZ |
SEND Scout Group
The Cube Disability Kids
Performing arts sessions for children with a disability and their siblings
Saturday mornings 11:15 to 12:15
E-mail cubekids@thecubedisability.co.uk to book a place
Y Not Arts
Run by Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts from Northampton School For Girls, Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, this weekly session creates a fun and relaxed environment for the students and staff to participate in dance and drama with a end of year performance.
For 9 to 25 year olds. Saturdays 09:15 - 10:45 and 11:00 - 12:30
contact Ynot@NMPAT.co.uk for more information
Action for Children
These clubs have been commissioned by Northamptonshire County Council as part of the Short Breaks offer for children and young people with special educational needs. For all Action For Children enquiries, please call 01604 752553 or email
Northants.Disability@actionforchildren.org.uk. For all Free Rangers enquiries, please call 01536 521555 or email
vicky.bowden@groundwork.org.uk.
Term-time Wednesdays
6.30pm to 8.30pm |
Brackley AFC Youth Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £5. | Magdalen College School, Waynflete Avenue, Brackley NN13 6AF |
| Term-time Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm (Fortnightly) |
Corby Free Rangers
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £7. | Stephenson Way Community Centre, Stephenson Way, Corby NN17 1DA |
Term-time Saturdays
10am to 1pm |
Corby Senior AFC Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD), or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). £5. | Maplefields Academy, Tower Hill Road, Corby NN18 0TH |
Term-time Mondays
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Daventry AFC Youth Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £5. | Daventry Methodist Church, 6 Golding Close, Daventry NN11 4FH |
Term-time Saturdays
10am to 3pm | Daventry Senior AFC Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD), or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). £10. | Daventry Hill School, Ashby Road, Daventry NN11 0QE |
Term-time Wednesdays
3.30pm to 5.30pm |
Kettering Free Rangers
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £4. | The Green Patch, Valley Walk, Kettering NN16 0LU |
Term-time Saturdays
9.30am to 12.30pm |
Kettering Free Rangers (AM)
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £7. | The Green Patch, Valley Walk, Kettering NN16 0LU |
Term-time Saturdays
1.30pm to 4.30pm |
Kettering Free Rangers (PM)
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £7. | The Green Patch, Valley Walk, Kettering NN16 0LU |
Term-time Saturdays
10am to 1pm |
Kettering Senior AFC Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD), or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). £5. | Isebrook School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering NN15 6PT |
Term-time Thursdays
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Grange Park AFC Youth Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £5. | The Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5DW |
Term-time Saturdays
10am to 3pm | Northampton Senior AFC Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD), or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). £10. | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court, Northampton NN3 8QD |
Term-time Tuesdays
7pm to 9pm | Weston Favell AFC Youth Club
For young people aged 11-25 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £5. | Olympus Care Services, Olympus House, Billing Brook Road, Northampton NN3 8JH |
Term-time Wednesdays
7pm to 9pm |
Wellingborough AFC Youth Club
For young people aged 11-25 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD). £5. | Olympus Care Services, 38 Oxford Street, Wellingborough NN8 4JG |
Term-time Saturdays
10am to 1pm |
Wellingborough Senior AFC Club
For children and young people aged 8-17 years with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mild to moderate learning disabilities (MMLD), or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). £5. | Olympus Care Services, 38 Oxford Street, Wellingborough NN8 4JG |