Suffolk

Child Support and Activity Groups
Name	Description	Telephone/Email	Website
Autism Anglia- Teens Group	Support and social group for people aged 13-18 years with Autism And Asperger’s at The Autism room Sudbury	01787 464276 [email protected]
Autism Lets Do It!	Group for children with autism and associated conditions and their families. Aim is to arrange outings and events for children and their families including siblings to attend	[email protected]	Click here
Avenues Group	Organises sports and leisure activities, day trips ad taster sessions for anyone with physical, sensory and/or learning difficulties	0300 3230405 [email protected]	Click here
Stowmarket ASD Saturday Club	Provides social activities for children and teenagers with autism aged 5-18 years	Leah- 07920 714611 [email protected]	Click here
The Woolverstone Project	Provides sailing opportunities and tuition for those with disabilities	[email protected]	Click here
4YP (for young people) groups and activities	Various social and activity groups run throughout the week	01473 252607 [email protected]	Click here
Suffolk Coastal Young People’s Project	Group meets monthly and also runs 2 play schemes during the school holidays for children aged 5-18 years	07986 312315 [email protected]	Click here
Positive Parent Posse	Support group for parents of children with additional needs to provide support and advice. Also run activity morning and sessions for children	01473 414291 [email protected]	Click here
Kenny Hill Holiday Club	Run by NAS, they offer a specialised service for young people who have autism during the school holiday periods	01353 672008 [email protected]	Click here
Adult Support and Activity Groups
Autism Anglia- Asperger’s Group	Support and social group for adults aged 18+ years with Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism	01787 464276 [email protected]
Avenues Group	Organises sports and leisure activities, day trips ad taster sessions for anyone with physical, sensory and/or learning difficulties	0300 3230405 [email protected]	Click here
The Woolverstone Project	Provides sailing opportunities and tuition for those with disabilities	[email protected]	Click here
Suffolk Autism Social Club- Ipswich	A place to meet like-minded people in an informal setting. Friend/family welcome to attend to	Sally- 01473 602931
Suffolk Befriending Scheme	Provides friendship and learning opportunities for people with mental health needs, older people and those with additional needs	01787 371333 [email protected]	Click here
The Bridge Project	Assists disadvantaged adults in the community through a working environment and social clubs	01787 313691 [email protected]	Click here
Dimensions	Support people with autism and learning disabilities. Supported living, residential care and specialist service including Positive Behaviour Support	0300 3039001	Click here
Parent and Carer Support
Autism Anglia- Parent and Child Group	Support and social group for children with autism and their parents/carers at The Autism room Sudbury	01787 464276 [email protected]
Positive Parent Posse	Support group for parents of children with additional needs to provide support and advice. Also run activity morning and sessions for children	01473 414291 [email protected]	Click here

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Uttlesford

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Uttlesford area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Thurrock & Castle Point

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Thurrock and Castle Point area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Tendring

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Tendring area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Southend & Rochford

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Southend and Rochford area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Norfolk

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
National Groups

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running nationally. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Maldon

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Maldon area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Essex

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Essex area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Epping Forest

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Epping Forest area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Colchester

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Colchester area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.

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