Monthly Teen Group - Key Information

Who is the Group for?

These monthly group Sessions are for autistic (diagnosed or suspected) girls aged rising 13- around 18 and their parents/carers on monthly Sundays. *NB our age ranges are just a guide.  We don't just assign participants to groups based on their chronological age.  We look at their presentation, interests and development too.

What is the aim of the Group?

We aim to provide a space for autistic girls aged rising 13- around 18 years and their parents and carers to connect with their peers to help ease social isolation. 

What will happen in each Group and how long will the Sessions be?

The groups take place on monthly Saturdays.  They run between 11 am - 1pm pm  and 2 pm - 4 pm.  We offer a variety of activities, including outdoor activities and indoor skills focused activities including arts, crafts, cooking, tech and more.  Joining instructions and visual timetables will be sent 5 to 7 days before Sessions. We will include optional activities around being autistic, such as about sensory needs. 

A room with tea/coffee and a Parent/Carer facilitator will also be available for parents/carers to receive signposting, advice or just a nice chat.

The groups take place on monthly Saturdays.  They run between 11 am - 1pm pm and 2 pm - 4 pm.

Who will be running the Groups?

The Groups will be run by our Social Programme Manager, Nicki,  supported by  specialist staff.  The parents and carers will be supported by one of our experienced Parent/Carer Facilitators, normally Jackie D.  If you have any questions please email nicki@appeer.org.uk.

Where will the Group be held?

The Monthly Teen Group is held at a quiet  community venue in Woking.  This setting includes the whole building which enables us to plan diverse and exciting activities.  There is dedicated parking and it's only a 5 minute walk from Woking station.

What is the cost and how do I book?

For prices please view our ticket price page here.

Booking into a Session

A reminder that we are unable to take any late bookings requests.  The closing date for all bookings will be the Thursday before the Session.  This allows the team time to organise resources, print paperwork,and confirm staffing levels. 

Regular reminders to book on are sent out each month, so please check your emails   Future Session dates are also listed on our website for all our sessions up to July 26.  Please take a look at our Events Calendar on the website too.

Joining instructions and activity timetables

Please check and read the joining instructions that are sent out to you before the Session.  If you have any queries about the group your young person has been allocated to, please email claire@apppeer.org.uk by the Friday before the Session as we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate a change of activity choice on the day.

Letting us know if you are unable to attend on the day

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way and you are unable to attend, or you may be running late.  Please call or text the Social Interest phone number 07403 439 953 to let a member of staff know if this is the case as this is so helpful to us. Please do not rely on sending an email over the weekend as there is no guarantee that staff will be checking their emails outside of their usual working hours.

Contact Numbers

If you booked the Session for your daughter but will not be the emergency contact during the Session please ensure we have the contact number of the person who is bringing your young person to the Session.  It is also useful if you can input the details of a second next of kin onto your COACHA profile including a contact number for emergencies.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!

In order to book on to a Session you will need to complete our application form here.  As per our General Terms & Conditions, cancellations of at least 7 days prior to the event will be entitled to a full refund.  We regret no other refunds can be given.

Places are booked on a monthly basis, so you can just book and pay for the Sessions you are able to attend.  If requested, we will do our best to enable girls to be with the same girls they were with the last time they attended, as they develop links with others, so that there is familiarity and consistency as far as we can manage.  The day after any group has run, priority bookings will be made available to those who have attended this group previously. 

How can I ensure my daughter gets a place every month? 

Spaces will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We will of course do our best to ensure that we can provide consistent and authentic peer groups for the girls where we can and will manage any admissions according to our Admissions Policy.

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