Mind the Gap: Autism Drop-in Group
Our Mind the Gap Monthly Drop-in Group is for young people aged 12 to 18 years.
The group takes place every second Thursday of the month at Hackney Ark (Downs Park Rd, E8 2FP) and is a space for young people to get together and do fun activities, play games, engage with other young people and learn more about neurodiversity in a safe and supported environment.
The group is run by professionals from the Targeted Health Outreach Team and a Neurodiverse young adult.
Who is the group for?
- Ages 12 to 18
- Diagnosis of Autism (or currently on a waiting list for Assessment)
- Young People who can engage in group setting/activities without 1:1 level of support
How to access the group?
Parents/carers and young people over the age of 16 are able to self-refer by emailing us on huh-tr.mindthegap@nhs.net.
After confirming a few details, they will receive a call from one of our facilitators to gather more information, ascertain that the offer is suitable for the young person and answer any questions they might have.
All Resources
- Toddler Biting: Finding the Right Response
- Young Minds
- The National Autistic Society
- MindEd: Parenting in a Digital World
- Derman
- Bitesize Parenting
- Best Start in Life
- Head Banging
- Fussy Eating
- Sleep and young children
- OCD Action
- Toilet training for Children with Communication Difficulties
- PICA (Eating Non Food Items) Resource
- The Child Feeding Guide
- Transition Passport & Lesson Plan
- Moving on from Primary School
- Webinar: Supporting your child’s transition to secondary school
- Webinar: Building Confidence and Managing Anxiety in Your Child
- Webinar: Understanding and Managing Emotions for Parents and Carers of Teens
- Webinar: Understanding and Managing Emotions Workshop for Teens
- CAMHS Disability Coffee Mornings
- Mind the Gap: Autism Drop-in Group
- Your Visit to CAMHS – Video Guide