Autism/ADHD support groups

Support Group for Parents/Carers of children with ASD
Would you like to talk to someone about ASD? If so, why not come to our coffee mornings and meet other parents of a child with ASD. We discuss ASD challenges, what support is available and have professional agencies attending.

Venue: Special Needs Early Years Service, Brickkiln Community, Centre, Cherry Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QW
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

2025

1. Thursday 6th March 2025
2. Thursday 10th April 2025
   Thursday 22nd May 2025
   Thursday 10th July 2025
   Tuesday 30th September 2025
   Thursday 27th November 2025

2026

• Tuesday 20th January 2026
• Thursday 12th March 2026
• Tuesday 5th May 2026
• Thursday 25th June 2026

For further information or if you wish to attend, please email EmbraceAutismWV@outlook.com

Parent Support Offer
Has a range of support available for parents which includes:

Training events
Workshops
Coffee mornings
Drop-in sessions
Useful websites, services and resources
Please view Parent Support Offer to see what’s on depending on need e.g. ADHD and Autism.

Embrace autism WV are supported by City of Wolverhampton Council’s Special Needs Early Years Service
Embrace Autism

 Arrange coffee morning support groups for parents and carers of children with autism.

It’s a place where people can connect with others on a similar journey, make new friendships, but also gain information and support from the professionals who come along as guest speakers.

Coffee mornings take place every four to six weeks giving parents and carers time to also enjoy refreshments and hold great conversations about autism, sharing personal experiences in a supportive and safe environment.

embraceautismwv@outlook.com
View Parent Support Offer – Autism
Parents of children with Autism or ADHD
The SEND parent champions are parents who aim to provide practical advice and emotional support to parents of autistic children or children with Autism/ADHD currently on the diagnostic pathway. They can offer one to one mentoring, group sessions or companionship at workshops/coffee mornings.

For more information, please email Rachel Watson at RWatson1@aatrust.co.uk

Adult Autism Matters (AAM)
Peer support group based in Wolverhampton for people aged 18+ who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition, including Asperger's Syndrome, or anyone caring for, living with or interested in supporting.

The group gives an opportunity for adults on the autism spectrum to meet up each month in a friendly, supportive environment to share experiences and useful information, take part in activities and hopefully feel more a part of the community.

The group is a self-run peer group with the assistance of volunteers.

There is a subscription amount collected of £2.50 per person attending to cover room rental, but anyone who cannot afford it is not obligated to pay. Some put in more than £2.50 and that is greatly appreciated. It all goes into the funds for Adult Autism Matters (AAM).

01902 864854
07542 140058
aam-david@harris-clan.org
Wednesfield Community Centre, 34 Well Lane, Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT
Helping Hands Black Country
Offer a Helping Hand to families where a little/young person has Autism/ADHD or being assessed, from across the Black Country. Offering support and guidance for understanding their little/young people and how behavioural needs can be understood and supported at home and in the wider community.

Support from the service offered includes:

This Is Me: Understanding behaviour workshops – A 6 session workshop for parents/carers to explore and understand their child’s behaviour.
Sharing Rooms – A monthly drop in meet and greet sessions.
Summer Family Sharing sessions
To access the service parents/ carers can contact via email, one of the team will get back to you helpinghandsbc@family-action.org.uk

Act for Autism
Provide inspirational and informative workshops for people involved in the autistic community, including parents. Workshops are delivered by professionals, parents and autistic advocates, all part of the Act for Autism Team. All workshops include the 3 C Pathway  (Connect, Calm, Communicate) - a relational approach to supporting children and young people on the autistic spectrum.

Teachers and professionals can attend seminars and coaching (at a cost). Parents can access workshops online at no cost – simply call or email to find out more information.

Adults with Autism - West Midlands
The group is intended only for people with autism (formally diagnosed or self diagnosed) or exploring a possible diagnosis and who are aged 18 or over.

The aim is to set up social events for people with Autism living in the West Midlands area to attend or join through Zoom chat.