Contact family worker Andrea Ghelani on 01223 706373
Parents Forum for parents of deaf children and young people meets termly at various locations. Deafness or hearing loss aged 0-19. Contact: Natalie Pulfer. Phone 07920 258705.
Offers a place to vent, share information and get mutual support.
Meets at Office A, Dale’s Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge on the last Saturday of the month. 11.30 to 1.30pm.
Phone: 01223 369508 or email info@thekitetrust.org.uk Website: http://thekitetrust.org.uk
We are an informal parent led community support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families in the County of Cambridgeshire.
Our aim is to provided support and information to all families (parents/carers and expectant parents) with children with Down Syndrome (new born up to nine years old) and to provide a safe and inclusive area for the children and their siblings to make and develop friendship.
We meet the first Saturday of the month (Except January).
Contact : Claudia and Simon Holmes
Email: dssgcambridge@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook (closed group): Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome Support group.
Affiliated to the Down’s Syndrome Association UK.
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-dsa/our-network/local-support-groups/
Contact number 07920 150407;
Email: NASCambridge@nas.org.uk.
For anyone aged 18+ on the autism spectrum. Activities include Nintendo WiiU, board games, sports and a quiet chill-out space. The club meets twice a month on Sunday evenings at Christ the Redeemer Church in Cambridge. Full details and upcoming dates on the NAS website
The NAS Adult Autism Support Managers and VoiceAbility Speak Up Spectrum have established an Autism Support Network for people on the autistic spectrum, who are aged 16+ and living in the Cambridge area.
There’s a new monthly drop-in meeting for adults on the autistic spectrum, offering opportunities for people to meet with an Autism Support Manager and also like-minded people. They can also discuss topics important to the wider autistic community.
You can simply drop in for a tea or coffee, but you are also welcome to join in the discussion or talk to Joseph, the Autism Support Manager.
The meetings take place once a month on Wednesdays, 12pm – 2pm in the Garden Room at the Chitra Sethia Autism Centre, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn CB21 5EF. Next Meetings June 14 and July 19.
Monthly parent support group introducing parents and carers facing similar challenge. A chance to swop ideas and find out about support and activities in the local area. Anyone caring for a child or adult with ASD is very welcome to attend.
The group will be running at 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Chitra Sethia Autism Centre, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF, on June 5 and July 3,
More details on the NAS Webpage: http://www.nascambridge.org.uk/parent-support-groups/
Intensive Interaction Regional Support Network meets twice a term at various locations. Teaching pre-speech fundamentals to children and adults with severe learning difficulties and/or autism, who are at an early stage of communication development. Open to all.
Contact: Shelley Lockwood by Phone: 07748 980442.
Are you the parent/carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed Autism/ADHD?
Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? This group is for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down or are accessing services for Autism/ADHD. Each month we aim to invite speakers that will offer advice on how to support you, your child and your family.
All of our Autism/ADHD groups are currently being held virtually online. More details & bookings can be found on our events page.
Hyperactive Children’s Support Group holds ad-hoc meetings according to individual needs. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and allergies. Parents, professionals and siblings welcome. Contact Joan Lewis. Phone 01223 510551 or email joan_lewis@hotmail.co.uk.
