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Local social groups
Groups and activities to help neurodivergent young people connect with others in Bristol, BaNES, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
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Organisations work with young people up to age 18 unless specified.
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For parents and carers of neurodivergent girls and gender diverse young people. A welcoming, accepting space where parents can arrange informal meet ups, share advice and find out about local activities.
Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and BaNES
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Support and activities for autistic girls and women.
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Online over 18s support group once a month
Bristol and surrounding areas
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A range of support for autistic children and their families, with a focus on those from marginalised communities.
Bristol
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Support groups which also aim to improve health services accessed by young people.
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Age range: 11-25
Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
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Being Me clubs - Can't Sit Still
​Spaces where autistic girls and non-binary young people can feel accepted and celebrated for being their authentic selves. Neurodivergent facilitators provide optional creative activities in a low pressure, neuro-affirming environment.
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Age range: 11 to 25
South Gloucestershire
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Themed social events for neurodivergent young people, eg Minecraft and photography, and Chat and Craft family group.
Weston-Super-Mare
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Bristol Autism Support Facebook
Community, support and services for parents and carers of autistic children and young people.
Bristol and surrounding region
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Activities and youth groups for autistic children and young people, and practical and emotional support for parents and carers.
Keynsham
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Range of art and creative classes for adults, children and young people. (£)
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Age range: 7 to adult (different activities)
North Somerset
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Youth centres and creative courses for all young people.
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Age range: up to age 25
Bristol and surrounding areas
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A community group with groups for autistic young people and support for parents and professionals.
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Age range: 8 to 30 years old (different groups), plus parent support.
Weston-Super-Mare
Social contact and activities for autistic people, run by and for people who are neurodivergent.
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Age range: 17 and over
BaNES, Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos
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Events for Children with Additional Needs in Bristol
Facebook group where many activities and events are shared.
Bristol and surrounding areas
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Social activities for children with disabilities or additional needs, as well as their families. Weekly drop-in group during term-time and occasional events in the summer holidays. Currently running a Minecraft club as well as craft and other activities.
Bristol
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Social clubs and activities.
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Age range: 13 to 25
Bristol and surrounding areas
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Facebook group for 17+ who are autistic, ADHD and/or learning difficulties. For sharing events and to connect. Parents and carers are also welcome.
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Age range: 17 and over
South Gloucestershire and Bristol
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Organisation which promotes inclusive sport in the Bristol area, including a downloadable What's ON guide and occasional events suitable for all ages.​
Bristol and surrounding areas
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Inclusive play sessions at adventure playground for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. Some sessions are focused on particular groups such as those with PDA, or girls.
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Age range: up to age 25
Bristol and surrounding areas
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Events and support groups for children with additional needs or disabilities and their families.
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Age range: up to age 25
Thornbury
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Groups, trips, courses, support groups and advocacy for disabled BAME children and their families.
Bristol and surrounding areas
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Therapeutic group and 1:1 mentoring for young people impacted by mental health needs.
Bristol
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Forest school for children and young people with additional needs.
Downend
Nurture groups and gatherings for parents of young people with disabilities or additional needs. Includes groups for Somali and LGBTQ+ parents/carers
For parents/carers only - Bristol and surrounding areas
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Facebook group which organises and shares events and activities for a wide range of ages and disabilities, to encourage friendships and fitness.
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Age range: some activities are for over 16s
Bristol and surrounding areas
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Organisation which works with children and adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities through sport and physical activity.
Bath, Bristol and Somerset
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A drop-in hub with games and activities for young people, with opportunity to speak up about mental health issues.
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Age range: 11 to 25
Bristol
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A range of groups and trips for neurodivergent young people and those with disabilities or additional needs.
Bristol and surrounding areas
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A group run by University of Bristol Students Union for young people, both disabled and non-disabled. Runs September-May, university term time only.
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Age range: 16 to 25
Bristol
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Organisation based in North Bristol that run activities for young people, especially events relating to the environment.
Bristol
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Nature-based outdoor activities to support mental health and wellbeing, based in an orchard in Portbury.
Bristol and surrounding areas
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General children's and youth activities and occasional SEN- focused events for young peope up to age 16. Details of the latest activities can be found by emailing them.
Bristol
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Linking up with a volunteer buddy to get and about on a 1 to 1 basis.
Bristol and BaNES
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Connecting through gaming
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Autcraft: a Minecraft server designed to be a 'safe haven' for neurodivergent young people.
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Spectrum Gaming: a community for autistic gamers
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Uncommon: online gaming community for neurodivergent young people (£)
Horse-related activities (£)
All recommended by our Facebook community:
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Small Strides: A variety of equine-based therapy, based in the South Cotswolds
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Tumpy Green RDA: Riding stables based in Cam, Gloucestershire
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Clack Mill Riding Stables: Stables based in Willsbridge, South Glos
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Wapley Stables: Stables based in Westerleigh, South Glos
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The Avon Centre: RDA riding and non-riding activities. Also non-RDA riding and other horse activities through Avon Riding Club. Based in Henbury, Bristol
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BT Academy Riding School: Riding stables based in Olveston, South Glos
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Urchinwood Manor Riding Centre: Stables based in Congresbury, North Somerset
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Newbrook Farm Equestrian: Stables based in Uley, Gloucestershire
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Wick Riding Stables: Stables based near Weston-Super-Mare
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Severnvale Equestrian Centre: Stables based near Chepstow, south Wales
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Church Farm Equine Centre: Equine therapy and riding stables based in Keynsham, South Glos
More info:
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Other organisations (including Local Authority services)
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If your organisation should be on this page, please drop us a line at hello@neondaisy.org.uk
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