The TeenLife Programme is a National Autistic Society affiliated course to support young teens aged between 10 and 18 years. Each session looks at aspects of teenage life, and what you can do to help. Session 1: Understanding Autism Session 2: Understanding autistic identity Session 3: Stress and anxiety; understanding behaviour Session 4: Health and Wellbeing Session 5: Puberty Session 6: Education; transition to adulthood This programme is strongly recommended for all family, friends and professionals involved in the teenager's life.

A support programme for parents and carers of children and young people, aged 5-18, who are autistic. The core Cygnet programme is delivered over six 2.5 hour sessions which include: Session 1: Introductory session Session 2: An overview of autism with parent and carer experience Session 3: Thinking & Sensory Session 4: Social Interaction & Communication Session 5: Understanding and supporting behaviour Session 6: Analysing behaviour

Session locations could be Ripley or Mayford (Primary or Secondary Building), please refer to each individual session for venue location.

A support programme for parents and carers of children and young people, under the age of 6 with autism or suspected autism The core Earlybird programme is delivered over six 2.5 hour sessions which include: • Understanding autism – including key areas of difference, individual profiles, processing differences and one-page profiles • Communication – including autistic communication styles, supporting communication and using visuals • Understanding autistic experiences – including sensory processing and talking to your child about their autistic identity • Supporting daily living – including the low arousal approach, sleep, eating, toileting/hygiene and dressing • Health and wellbeing – including self-esteem, stress and anxiety and understanding feelings • Connections – including working with professionals, family dynamics, siblings and education/reasonable adjustments

We invite you to join us for the following event: Bowling and burritos at Guildford Spectrum on the dates shown below. Cost £10 per person for bowling (to be paid on booking), please bring cash for burritos. Meet at Guildford Spectrum at the bowling lanes 5.45pm for 6.00pm start.