Local information
Disclaimer - as a volunteer-led branch we will do all we can to make sure this section of our website contains accurate information. However, if you do spot anything wrong with the information below then please let us know by dropping us an email.
Local activities
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Run by the Kimberworth Park Community Partnership, Chat'n'Chill provide regular social and recreational activities for teenagers on the autism spectrum, with the aim of supporting users in their transition to adulthood. Issues surrounding growing up are explored in the sessions. These sessions are held in Kimberworth Park and Maltby.
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Rotherham Parent Carers' Forum (RPCF) are run by, and caters for, parents and families with a disabled child in Rotherham. They have many families affected by autism among their service users. They run regular family activities such as trampolining, swimming and soft play sessions.
Website: www.rpcf.co.uk
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The A Team are a social group for adults on the autism spectrum. They run various social activities regularly including pub evenings and walks. They are based in Sheffield, but some of their walks have taken place in Rotherham.
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Weekly disco for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, held in Swinton.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Weekly-LD-Autism-Disco-1983476311868786/
Local support
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Part of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, the Autism Communication Team support schools with the education of children on the autism spectrum. They offer various packages of support.
Website: www.rotherham.gov.uk/directory-record/126313/autism-communication-team
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The Autism Family Support Team support families and young people (up to 25) with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. They provide information and advice, produce booklets and run workshops.
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Autism Plus run services for autistic people in South Yorkshire, including a supported employment scheme.
Website: autismplus.co.uk
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Rotherham Parent Carers' Forum are run by, and caters for, parents and families with a disabled child in Rotherham. They have many families affected by autism among their service users. They run: support services for parents, carers, and siblings of children with additional needs, counselling, seminars, training courses and information sessions.
Website: www.rpcf.co.uk
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Speakup for Autism are a self-advocacy group run by and for adults on the autism spectrum. They deliver training courses, they have been working with various local and regional organisations and they meet regularly.
Website: www.speakup.org.uk