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Local Resources For Hertfordshire
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Understanding My ADHD and Autism: Empowerment Course for Children and Young Teens
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A transformative 6-week group course designed to empower children and young teens with ADHD, Autism, or both.
Through interactive sessions, participants will explore what their diagnosis means to them, identify strategies to support their well-being, articulate their needs, and celebrate their uniqueness.
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Where:
Online Sessions and Face-to-Face
Duration: 6 weeks
Ages 7-11 & 11-13
Requirements:
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Formal diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, or both
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Herts Resident
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Age 7-13
Autism Oxford
Hertfordshire Bee You – Understanding Autism and ADHD
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A 10 part weekly virtual session for primary and secondary school aged young people.
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The intention of these sessions is to provide young people with a fun and safe space to learn about themselves and develop the tools and strategies to see them through school and beyond
Requirements:
It is recommended that for the best outcomes, all sessions are attended, however, you can just book onto the sessions you think are of most interest to you .
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Formal diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or both
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Hertfordshire resident
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Age 7-16
Where:
Virtual
CathARTic
Autism and Me: 6 Week Creative Program for Autistic Children and Young People
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A group programme for autistic young people to help you cope with some of the challenges living with Autism can present.
The group aims to inspire you on how to recognise your unique talents and celebrate being autistic.
Where:
In person - Watford
Requirements:
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Formal Autism diagnosis (or a dual diagnosis of Autism and ADHD)
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Sessions are after school hours and a day time group for those not in full time education, or who can attend as part of their school day
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Age 7-16
Find Out More:
Email autism@catharticcic.com
COGS
COGS Neurodiveristy App
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A diagnosis agnostic, mental wellbeing app created for and by the neurodivergent community.
The app helps you to navigate your day, understand neurodiversity and build positive habits.
Where:
AppStore or Play Store
Requirements:
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No formal diagnosis required
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Age 14+
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Hertfordshire resident
Find Out More:
Visit the website and fill out the form linked below to register for a code
NESSIE
My World and Me - Understanding My Autism / ADHD - A confidence building course for children and young people.
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‘My World & Me’ ™ is a 12-week group programme for children and young people.
This group aims to support your child to have an opportunity to meet other young people of similar age and experiences.
Focusing on celebrating your child’s strengths, this group aims to be fun whilst supporting confidence, independence and resilience.
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Where:
Virtual and in-person
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Requirements:
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Hertfordshire Resident
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Formal Autism or ADHD diagnosis
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Age 7-16
SPACE
Understanding My Autism and ADHD
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A comprehensive 6-week programme designed specifically for young people who have a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or both.
The Programme is tailored to help young people learn more about neurodiversity and their own experiences. Through interactive sessions, the young people can discuss their strengths, challenges, and strategies for navigating daily life.
By the end of the 6-week programme, young people will leave with a stronger sense of empowerment in embracing their neurodiversity.
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Where:
Online and Stanstead Abbotts
Requirements:
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Diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or both
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school years 3 to 11
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Hertfordshire resident
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Find Out More:
To find out more, please email services@spaceherts.org.uk