Where to go for Autism support in Greenwich
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK*
Definition from The National Autistic Society
Handy list of support available in Greenwich
1. Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism stands with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities. They believe that every autistic child and young person has the right to be themselves and realize their ambitions and help make this happen through the following services:
- Specialist Education Services
- Award-winning Employment Programme
- ASD Carer Training and Consultancy
- Policy, Awareness, Campaigns, and Charity
Contact Ambitious about Autism:
@ 020 8815 5444
Email: info@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Please visit https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/what-we-do for more information.
2. ASD Early Bird Course (0-8 year olds)
The Greenwich ASD Early Bird Team offers a 13 week course through the National Austic Society that supports families and children 0-8 years old with a diagnosis of ASD. The courses involve attending 8 sessions with 6 other families and 5 at-home visits with use of video interaction services.
Please contact Roz Weeks for more information.
@ 020 8921 3311
Email: roz.weeks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
3. Cygnet ASD Course
The Greenwich Cygnet Team offers a Barnardo’s 5 week course that supports families with a child or young person aged 5-18 years old with a diagnosis of ASD. The courses involve attending 5 sessions with other families to support those working with their child.
Please contact Roz Weeks for more information.
@ 020 8921 3311
Email: roz.weeks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
4. Autism Gifted Hands
Autism Gifted Hands is an organisation that works with children ages 3-10 with ASD in South East London. They offer sensory playtime after school Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm and also a three hour sensory intervention on the last Saturday of every month from 1pm-4pm. These sensory-based sessions aim to reduce overload and support ASD children with strategies to learning. The ASD activities include:
- Attention Activity
- Lego Therapy
- Sensory Play
- Barrier Games
- Sensory Circuits
- And many more
Costs are £35 :Sensory and £40: Interventions for every hour.
Please contact Bernice Langley for more information.
@ 07758435241
Email: bernicelangley70@gmail.com
5. Autismlinks
Autismlinks is an information hub that provides all the information you need on ASD. They provide an events calendar, ASD education, local offers, care services, inspiration & ideas, support groups, diagnosis therapies & approaches, and many more valuable resources.
Please visit www.autismlinks.co.uk for more information.
6. Autistic Inclusive Meets (A.I.M.)
Austistic Inclusive Meets (A.I.M.) is a non-profit organisation created by people with ASD to enable families and others with ASD to get out into the community and socialize in an accepting, inclusive environment with like-minded individuals. They currently offer the following groups:
Monday Playgroup:
- Mondays 4pm-6pm (3pm-5pm between 22/07/2022-19/08/2022)
- Brookhill Children’s Centre, 130 Brookhill Road, Woolwich, SE18 6UZ
Social Group:
- Thursdays 12pm-2:30pm
- Woolwich Common Youth Club, Block 2 Nightingale Place, Woolwich, SE18 4HE
Football:
- Saturdays at 11:30 am
- £3 per attendee, ages 5-15 years
- Footscray Rugby Sports and Athletic Club, 239a–241 Footscray Road, London, SE9 2EL
Contact Emma Dalymayne
Call: 07464614137
Email: autisticinclusivemeets@gmail.com
Website: https://autisticinclusivemeets.org/
7. Greenwich Integrated Neurodevelopmental Team - ASD (IND)
The Greenwich Integrated Neurodevelopmental Team provides a professional assessment service by a specialist for children and young people who struggle with social skills. The assessment will provide referrals to any services that may be of help to them along with useful information about the child.
Referral Required
Contact Joby Briggs
@ 020 8294 3144
Email: joby.briggs@nhs.net
Website: http://oxleas.nhs.uk/site-media/cms-downloads/Local_offer_JCC_1.pdf
8. Needs of Ethnic Minority Families Living with Autism (NEMFLA)
NEMFLA is a new project that provides free advice and support to black and ethnic minority families living with ASD. NEMFLA is a part of St. Michael Associates (SMA) and provides the following services:
- Employment Opportunities
- Education Support Training
- Workshops
- Seminars
Contact:
Call: 0207 708 3939/ 079 5853 8840
Email: info@stmichaelassociates.org.uk
Website: www.stmichaelassociates.org.uk
9. We Listen - BME Parents Support Group
We Listen is an interactive and engaging support group for ethnic minority families with a child with ASD.
The group meets 9:30am-11:30am every 3rd friday of every month at Waterways Children Centre, Thamesmead, SE28 8EZ
Contact Anne: 07533188473
Email: we.listen@yahoo.com
Useful downloads
Free downloadable and printable resources on topics such as tooth brushing and sensory play are available on this Sensory Processing Hub
