Type of service: Local groups, Play and leisure, Social groups, Social skills

United Youth Club is an afterschool provision for young people aged 11 to 18 diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or an Autism Spectrum Disorder . Young people who display traits of, or behaviours associated with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are also welcome. United Youth Club is facilitated by Penarth Youth Project (PYP) and takes place every Tuesday during school term time from 6 pm to 8 pm. The club offers games, activities, film nights, occasional trips to nearby centres and places of interest and informal sessions to develop social and communication skills. There are also opportunities for the members to be trained as volunteers and peer led facilitators. United Youth Club provides young people with Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders a safe and nurturing environment to develop their social skills where key development milestones are recognised with certificates of achievement. The club members also produce their own newsletter and are encouraged to develop their own campaigns around bullying and raising awareness of their condition. Volunteers are accepted, training is provided.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Covers: Vale of Glamorgan

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific