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July - August '24 Programme
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Our Summer Programme is ready! Check out and book your place in the Nexus Hub -a social hub for young adults-, and the monthly Family Connect meetings -for the entire family-, or scan the QR code on the poster below. The other events will be added to the website soon too.
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Happy Times at My Tribe
We share some of the things our young people have been up to lately at My Tribe, our after-school club - including making Happiness Jars, supervised play sessions at the Adventure Playground, board games and quiet chats. -
GET SLIMY: Sensory Fun with Slime Making!
Following a child-led approach, we decided to make slime in My Tribe! We share the benefits of slime for neurodiverse children, including sensory development, emotional regulation, and creative expression. Making slime also allowed older children to help the younger children, fostering a sense of togetherness. -
Soundwaves: Craft your own podcast - March 31
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SPARGS Art (& Craft) - March
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News
Social Summer Fun for Everyone!
Here are the full details of our programme of upcoming summer activities for young people and families, which are now available to book online. -
Resource
Eyebrow Raisers in June: An Anti-Anxiety App and ADHD-ology
We bring you our monthly roundup of neurodiversity content. This month we feature Molehill Mountain, an anxiety management app developed specifically for autistic people. We also delve into the Ologies podcast archives to discover a two-part episode on the science of ADHD. -
News
Navigating HMS Belfast: Conquering Sensory Overload
During half term the Imperial War Museum invited us to spend a day unleashing our inner explorers on the HMS Belfast. Our group consisted of both teenagers and families. Not only did we have a great visit, but it also provided an opportunity for teenagers to learn to regulate themselves in a sensory overload environment. For families, it was a chance to reduce isolation. -
Contribution
Poetry Time - Sweet Release
In this month's poem, M, a London-based mother of three neurodiverse children, reflects upon her journey as a parent, giving us a glimpse into some of the challenges she has faced. She recognises how she has grown through them, from feeling she was fighting a battle, to learning to let go of fear, finding the beauty in their story and embracing her child’s uniqueness.