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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NewsStepping Out of Invisibility: Making Connections and Having Fun at MTT
We bring you the insider’s perspective of what goes on at MTT - our inclusive after-school club for neurodiverse 11 to 18 year olds. We consider how the activities foster connection, build confidence, and offer a sense of belonging for those who may often feel socially isolated. -
NewsA Tranquil Escape: Art and Craft at an Eco House in Central London for MTT
My Tribe Teens recently took some time out of the fast-paced rhythm of city life to immerse ourselves in a nature-inspired arts and crafts session - read all about our day here. -
NewsNavigating 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. -
NewsHappy 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.
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NewsOctober Half-Term News Roundup
As we take a well-deserved break this half-term, we bring you a roundup of news - including a refresh for Tiny Tribe, a new day for MJT and MTT, an invitation to join us for Nexus Tribe, information on our new alternative school Thrive Education, and an update on Membership. -
ResourceThe Art of Hand-Waving: The Quest for Communication
In the second part of our series on how to communicate more effectively when there is a neurodiversity, one of the mothers in our community shares her experience of Makaton, a language program that uses a combination of signs, symbols, speech, facial expressions, eye contact, and body language to help people communicate. -
ResourceHave Fun with Fashion: How to Help Your Autistic Teen Choose Clothes
Our co-founder Sonay shares some of her top tips to help you navigate the challenges of clothes shopping with your autistic teenager. Digital collages or mood boards can support them to experiment with fashion as a form of self-expression - why not try making one together this half term? -
NewsOur joy over laptop donations
This summer, we were thrilled to receive a donation of 16 laptops, 6 monitors and lots of other admin resources for young neurodiverse people in our community to use, thanks to Business2Schools and We Collect Limited. Inspired by the missions of these organisations, we would like to repay their generosity to us by sharing a bit about what they each do with our community.