Type of service: Local groups

Newark and Sherwood Autism Support Group is for parents, grandparents and carers of children on the autism spectrum, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. We meet twice a month in term time. The first Thursday of the month is at 9.30am-11.30am William Gladstone School in the meeting room for parents and carers of children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) social and/or communication difficulties. The third Thursday of the month is at 9.30am-11.30am at Hawtonville young people's centre on Windsor Road, Newark. Parent partnerships usually attend if you have issues in education. Sibs club is on Mondays 4.00pm-5.30pm at William Gladstone School for siblings aged 5-13 years during May and June. Meeting times vary, so please contact Rachel Moffoot for details. The group organises trips, parties and other social events for their children, as well as training and occasional speakers at parents meetings.

Aimed at: Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Generic