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Dover Youth Hub - Neurodivergent (ASC groups)


Referral only – Contact Youth Hub

ASC Jr - 7 – 11 years old with Autistic Spectrum traits and behaviours

A six-week programme delivered from the youth hub for children living with an Autism diagnosis or are displaying traits and behaviours. The programme will be a mixture of guided input around healthy friendships, managing own emotions, personal hygiene and developing communication skills alongside fun activities such as art or cooking and free play. Each week, circle time will feature to support improving communication skills. The group is accessible for those open to Integrated Children’s Service Partners Improved:
- Self-esteem & Confidence
- Ability to ask for support from others
- Interaction with others
- Teamwork Skills
- Ability to make new friends and socialise
- Listening and communication skills
- Self-management
- Emotional Health and Wellbeing
- Engagement and signposting to community resources
- Increased Confidence in Communication Skills

ACS Tween - 12 – 14 years old with Autistic Spectrum traits and behaviours

A six-week programme delivered from the youth hub for young people living with an Autism diagnosis or are displaying traits and behaviours. The programme will be a mixture of guided input around healthy relationships, managing own emotions, puberty, e-safety, safe spaces and developing communication skills alongside fun activities such as art or cooking and self-led activity such as pool. Each week, Talk Time will feature to support improving communication skills. The group is accessible for those open to Integrated Children’s Service Partners
Improved:
- Self-esteem & Confidence
- Ability to ask for support from others
- Interaction with others
- Teamwork Skills
- Ability to make new friends and socialise
- Listening and communication skills
- Self-management -Emotional Health and Wellbeing
- Engagement and signposting to community resources
- Increased Confidence in Communication Skills

 

ASC Snr - 15 – 18 years old with Autistic Spectrum traits and behaviours

A six-week programme delivered from the youth hub for young people living with an Autism diagnosis or are displaying traits and behaviours. The programme will be a mixture of guided input around healthy relationships, managing own emotions, puberty, e-safety, safe spaces and developing communication skills alongside fun activities such as art or cooking and self-led activity such as pool. Each week, Talk Time will feature to support improving communication skills. The group is accessible for those open to Integrated Children’s Service Partners
Improved:
- Self-esteem & Confidence
- Ability to ask for support from others
- Interaction with others
- Teamwork Skills
- Ability to make new friends and socialise
- Listening and communication skills
- Self-management -Emotional Health and Wellbeing
- Engagement and signposting to community resources
- Increased Confidence in Communication Skills

Who to contact

Contact Name
Dover Youth Hub
Telephone
03000 420008
E-mail
DoverYouthHub@kent.gov.uk
Website
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Parent Organisation
Dover Youth Hub (Linwood Youth Centre)

Where to go

Address
Park Avenue
Deal
Kent
Postcode
CT14 9UU
Notes

Access to the youth hub is via Tides car park.

 

When is it on?

Date & Time Information
Tuesdays
Time of day
Afternoon
Evening
Session Information
Junior 4pm to 5pm
Tween 5:30pm to 7pm
Senior 7:30pm to 9pm

Other Details

Referral required?
Yes
Referral and availability notes

Contact the youth hub for assessment of your needs and guidance of best group to attend.  Lead worker, Louise Gannon-hollis will confirm if you are accepted to the group.

Telephone 03000 420 008   or email DoverYouthHub@kent.gov.uk 

Disablities:
Autism, Behaviour and learning, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Communication and interaction,

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