Stowmarket ASD Saturday Clubs

These very successful clubs provide social activities for children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders aged between 5 and 18 years. The clubs provide invaluable opportunities to socialise with others in a non-competitive environment where ASD is completely understood and taken into account.

Our aims are: To provide social activities for children and young people aged 5 to 18 To encourage the young people to develop friendships and social networks and increase their independence, self-confidence, self-esteem and social skills To encourage inclusion and seek opportunities for the young people to take an active part in the community To provide support and a break for parents and siblings

Our Clubs

Stowmarket ASD Saturday Clubs runs 3 different clubs aimed at different age groups and abilities. We aim to support our young people transition through the clubs as they gain in confidence and develop their social and life skills.

Saturday Club

Ages 5-11

The club runs on alternate Saturdays from 10am until 1pm and provides a safe and stimulating environment for children who have a diagnosis of ASD to socialise, play and access a wide range of activities.

Youth Group

Age 11-18

Youth Group is designed to be similar to Saturday Club, but specifically tailored to young people aged 11 and over. The club also includes more life skills activities including shopping, cooking, washing up etc.

Plus Club

Age 11-18

This club runs once a month and accessed by young people aged 11 and above and is designed to go ‘out and about’ and access mainstream activities, such as the cinema, shopping and bowling.

How do you join?

A young person can attend the club if they have a diagnosis of Autism. We accept a letter of diagnosis from doctor or professional that has assessed and given the diagnosis.

About Stowmarket ASD Saturday Clubs

Stowmarket ASD Saturday Club has been running for 15 years. The Club was set up by a group of parents who had nowhere for their young people to socialise successfully in the community.We have changed premises and are always learning new ways to support our members. We are primarily funded by BBC Children in Need and are very grateful for the local communities support in fundraising and in attending our events. Find out how to help with our fundraising >>>

The club is run by parents/guardians of those young people that attend the club. We have 4 paid members of staff funded by Children in Need. Click here to find out how the club is run >>>

Our committee and staff are assisted by a group of volunteers
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