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Places to connect
Groups and activities to help neurodivergent young people connect with others in Bristol, BaNES, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
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
Support and activities for autistic girls and women.
Bristol and surrounding areas
A range of support for autistic children and their families, with a focus on those from marginalised communities.
Bristol
Holiday clubs, activities and mentoring for young people in the Barton Hill area.
Bristol
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.
South Gloucestershire
Themed social events for neurodivergent young people, eg Minecraft and photography, and Chat and Craft family group.
Weston-Super-Mare
Bristol Autism Support Facebook
Community, support and services for parents and carers of autistic children and young people.
Bristol and surrounding region
Activities and youth groups for autistic children and young people, and practical and emotional support for parents and carers.
Keynsham
Art and creative activities for all ages. Charge applies.
North Somerset
Youth centres and creative courses for all young people.
Bristol and surrounding area
A community group with groups for autistic young people and support for parents and professionals.
Weston-Super-Mare
Social contact and activities for autistic people who are 17 and over. It is run by and for people who are neurodivergent.
BaNES, Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos
Events for Children with Additional Needs in Bristol - Facebook group where many activities and events are shared.
Bristol and surrounding areas
Extraordinary Links
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.
Bristol
FACE
Social clubs and activities for people aged 13-25.
Bristol and surrounding areas
Hidden Gems
Facebook group for 17+ who are autistic, ADHD and/or learning difficulties. For sharing events and to connect. Parents and carers are also welcome.
South Gloucestershire and Bristol
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.
Bristol
Events and support groups for children with additional needs or disabilities and their families.
Thornbury
Groups, trips, courses, support groups and advocacy for disabled BAME children and their families.
Bristol and surrounding areas
Therapeutic group and 1:1 mentoring for young people impacted by mental health needs.
Bristol
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
Events and activities to encourage friendships and fitness.
Bristol and surrounding areas
Number 65
Youth group for autistic young people. Facebook group here
Nailsea
A drop-in hub with games and activities for young people between 11 and 25, with opportunity to speak up about mental health issues.
Bristol
A range of groups and trips for neurodivergent young people and those with disabilities or additional needs.
Bristol and surrounding areas
Wide range of weekend and holiday activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Linking up with a volunteer buddy to get and about on a 1 to 1 basis.
Bristol and BaNES
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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Role models, books and signposting to services here
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