A NEW youth group specifically for children with autism launches in Wokingham this weekend.
The activity-packed club is aimed at people aged between eight and 17 with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition, including Asperger syndrome, or are on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for an ASD Pathway assessment, and their siblings.
Led by a youth worker with experience in working with autistic children, it will include ball games, table tennis and pool, along with board games and art and craft activities.
It will meet fortnightly at the Wokingham Youth Centre in Reading Road between 1.15pm and 3.15pm. Places should be booked in advance.
Garrick Rahal, an experienced youth support worker, who also runs Autism Berkshire’s Bracknell CAYP Group for children and teenagers, will lead the sessions.
Autism Berkshire’s chief executive officer, Jane Stanford-Beale, said: “We’re delighted to be opening a youth group in Wokingham. Similar groups that we launched earlier this year in Bracknell, Slough and Windsor have already proved very popular, building on the success of our long-running Games Club in Reading.”
For more details, or to book, call Autism Berkshire on 0118 959 4594 or email [email protected] or log on to autismberkshire.org.uk/leisure-and-social-activities
