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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, The Rise School and Ambitious College we offer specialist education…

Living with autism isn’t easy, but finding out all about it should be. Some estimate that 1 in 100 people have autism. Others say it’s more like 1 in 88. Whatever the real figures, the good news is that there’s lots of support and advice out there to help you make sense of the world of autism. Charities, support groups, and specialist service providers, are all ready to share advice and experience whenever you need it. Autismlinks.co.uk is dedicated to making those helpful and sometimes vital links, it covers who to talk to, where to go and contains lots of helpful advice…

Brighter Futures is a SEND Short Breaks service designed for young people transitioning into adulthood. They provide services for young people who require both targeted or specialist support. Brighter Futures' Short Breaks programme provides a range of activities for young people aged 16-25* with complex medical needs, ASD and/or learning difficulties.  Our sessions take place at our centre in Woolwich as well as in the local community. Brighter Futures supports young people and adults with disabilities to develop new skills and increase their social…

CareTrade is a multi-award winning charity providing innovative opportunities for Londoners with autism to transition from school/college towards and into employment. The Autism Project is a full time 2 year employment programme for young people on the autism spectrum who would like work but need more confidence, support, skills and experience. We use a module based learning system so students can start at the beginning of any term and can progress at a pace that best meets their individual needs.   TAP staff use person…

Tennis sessions for children with Down’s syndrome aged 5yrs plus.  Please e-mail before attending.

Para swimming session was created following the success of the 2015 London Youth Games para swimming team. The team wanted to keep on training and improve their competitive techniques, so the weekly training session was set up. Since then the session has grown to welcome disabled swimmers who wish to improve their techniques and take part in competitive swimming. The session takes place at the Eltham Centre on Fridays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Index Care know that finding a safe and suitable place to live independently in the community can be difficult, perhaps even daunting, especially if you have a learning disability or special needs.  That is why we have developed and provide a range of new innovative services which ensure quality of life for each individual we support. Care services are structured to provide you with the right level of support, dignity and respect that you deserve as an individual adult, offering flexibility and perhaps better value for money than some alternatives. Whether you fund…

Unique @ Limited Edition Cycling Unique is an all ability cycling project for all riders, families and carers, regardless of their ability or need.  After a recent break and a change of venue, Unique has reopened at Better Sutcliffe Park Athletics Ground, with a fleet of bikes, trikes, handcycles, and new adapted bikes. Cycling Club for children age 4-16 years  British Cycling accredited coaches teach riders fundamental cycling skills & techniques. These skills and…

METRO Shine (youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning 16 to 25 year olds) and Zest (youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning under 16s) are weekly youth groups just for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people). They provide a safe social space for LGBTQ young people to make friends, learn about different topics such as LGBTQ health, history and culture and relax together taking part in activities and events. The Trans Support Service offers one-to-one support for…