Want to find out more about Autism from professionals and peers? or looking for a fun Autism friendly social space? Take a look at our new Mind the Gap offers below.
Drop-in Group
Our MindtheGap Monthly Drop-in Group is for young people aged 12 to 18 years. The group will be taking 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.