ACES Youth Club for young people with High Functioning Autism

This is a youth service for young people aged 14 – 18 who have a diagnosis of high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Asperger’s. 

The club runs on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm either in the community or at Phipps Bridge base.

The club offers: 

- Engaging in fun and relaxed activities such as table tennis, indoor 
basketball, games, music sessions, video evenings and more. 
 - Sessions in the com.munity such as bowling, ice skating, cinema and more. 
 - Facilitated discussions on topics that participants are concerned about or interested in such as internet safety, school pressure, friendships, aspects of computer gaming, relationships, mental health awareness and more. 
 - Planning occasional fund-raising events or appeals on behalf of their 
club. 
 
Priority is given to young people who are finding it particularly hard to make or sustain friendships or who do not currently take part in many mainstream social opportunities.