Visit to Clervaux Trust We are limited to 15 parents / carers for the trip. We will prioritise those parents / carers to whom it is most relevant. Another trip can be arranged if the need arises.

Coffee and chat at Daisy Chain for anybody not going on the trip.

Meeting at Daisy Chain

Wednesday Evening Links 6.00 - 7.30pm (monthly during term time)If you are unable to make the Thursday morning Links, why not join us for a coffee and a chat on the following dates. We can discuss general and specific issues in a friendly and informal environment. Wed 25th Jan Wed 22nd Feb Wed 28th Mar

Mar 22nd

Mar 29th

Services for Parents / Carers

Links is a group for parents and carers of children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition, or children who are going through the diagnostic process. Links enables parents / carers to meet others who are in a similar situation: to share experiencesand information and provide mutual support to each other.

Links meets term time each Thursday at the farm between 10.00am - 12.00pm. All parents / carers are welcome and crèche facilities are available, but need to be pre-booked. The cost is £5 for the first child and £2.50 for each additional child.

On the first Thursday of each month we offer a light lunch.

For more information please contact a member of the Care Team on 01642 531248

Thursday Morning Links

Coffee and chat at Daisy Chain Updates, meet new and existing staff.

Jack McGlen A young man with Asperger’s, speaking about life experiences including school & university.

Integrated Youth Support Services Rachel Harvey talking about Transitions and post 16 options.

Light lunch and chat with friends at Daisy Chain Opportunity for an Indian Head massage. (‘Boardmaker’ for visual supports available)

Sensory Processing Disorders With Jo Evanson from Occupational Therapy CAMHS. 1.00pm - 2.30pm (please note session time change)

Using Visual Supports With Annie Curry from the Autism Outreach Team.

Light lunch and chat with friends at Daisy Chain Opportunity for an Indian Head massage. (‘Boardmaker’ for visual supports available)

Dawn Coyle Manager of Hartburn Lodge, speaking about services at Hartburn Lodge and the Local Offer Grant.

Autism Adult Strategy With Ian Ramshaw.

Jan 12th

Jan 19th

Jan 26th

Feb 2nd

Feb 9th

Feb 23rd

Mar 1st

Mar 8th

Mar 15th

Spring Term2012

Family ServicesActivity Days For families in the Tees Valley affected by an Autism Spectrum Condition. The whole family is welcome! £4 for the first child and £2 for each additional child. Please note that parents/carers are required to supervise their children at all times.

Saturday Activity Days The farm is open for families every Saturday between 11.00am - 3.00pm.

February Half Term Activity Days 11.00am - 3.00pm (holiday opening)Tues 14th Feb Thur 16th Feb Sat 18th Feb

New Short Breaks Service For children aged 8 and over with a diagnosis of an ASC. Sessions are limited to 20 children. Booking is essential and completed care plans and risk assessments will be required. Cost is £5 per child (unless additional support is required).

Wed 15th Feb 11.00am - 1.30pm Mask making workshop and soft play session

Fri 17th Feb Trip Details to follow. Please book in advance.

Easter Holidays Activity Days 11.00am - 3.00pm (holiday opening)Tues 3rd April Thurs 5th April Sat 7th April Tues 10th April Thurs 12th April Sat 14th April

Short Breaks (see previous page for details)

Wed 4th April 11.00am - 1.30pm Circus skills workshop and soft play session

Wed 11th April 11.00am - 3.30pm Zumba workshop and soft play session.

Fri 13th April Trip Details to follow. Please book in advance.

Services for Young People with an AsCSocial Groups Daisy Chain run a number of Social groups and Youth clubs for young people aged 5-18. The sessions are structured and provide opportunities for interactions and friendships between young people.

Places are limited and young people must have a diagnosis of an ASC. Please contact a member of the Care Team if you would like more information and to find out which club would be most suitable for your child.

Wednesday Night Fun 4.30pm - 6.00pm (monthly) This service is suitable for young people, with a diagnosis of an ASC and learning difficulties, who are unable to access the Social groups.

Sessions must be booked in advance. Maximum of 10 children.

Please note that parent / carers are required to supervise their children at all times.

Wed 18th Jan Wed 15th Feb Wed 21st Mar

£4 for the first child and £2 for each additional child.

Activities for all Special NeedsMon 13th Feb Cineworld Middlesbrough 10.00am £3 per person

Sat 18th Feb Splash Stockton 5.30pm - 6.30pm £2 per person

Mon 2nd April Cineworld Middlesbrough 10.00am £3 per person

Sat 14th April Splash Stockton 4.15pm - 5.15pm £2 per person

Please note, these activities are for all children with Special Needs and their families. They must be booked in advance and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Additional ServicesToddler Group Our Toddler group is for children under 5 with any special need and their parents / carers. Meetings are every Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am during term time . No need to book - just drop in!

£1 for each family.

Advice, Support and Guidance One to one support with strategies and help to understand Autism Spectrum Conditions is available, by appointment, with a member of the Care Team. The Care Team can work with children as well as parents / carers.

For more information please contact a member of the Care Team on 01642 531248

Services for Siblings

Sibz caters for siblings of children with an ASC and is suitable for young people aged between 5-16.

The group meets fortnightly. They enjoy outings, activity evenings and occasional education sessions, which help the young people understand more about Autism Spectrum Conditions.

For more information please contact a member of the Care Team on 01642 531248

£4 for the first child and £2 for each additional child.

Contact UsTel 01642 531248

Email info@daisychainproject.co.uk

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TS20 1PF

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