The information below is coming from the Autism Services Directory
Groups listed are those that are found on the Autism
Services Directory at present. The directory is updated
every 24 hours.
- NAS Clydebank / West Dunbartonshire Social Group
Contact Address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, National Autistic Society Scotland, 1st Floor, Central Chambers, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk/socialgroups
Description
The Clydebank / West Dunbartonshire Social Group is for young adults aged 16-25 years at the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS). The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area. Social Groups are supported by volunteers who are recruited, CRB checked and trained by the NAS. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Social Groups are membership groups which meet monthly, and activities are discussed and decided on by group members. Social Programmes Managers and volunteers then support the Social Group members to make things happen. Activities can include going to the cinema, meeting up in the pub for a drink, going for a meal, visiting a museum, or meeting up as a group for a chat or to play board games.
- NAS Dundee Social Group
Contact Address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, National Autistic Society Scotland, 1St Floor, Central Chambers, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk/socialgroups
Description
Social Groups are for people over the age of 16 at the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS). The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area. Social Groups are supported by volunteers who are recruited, CRB checked and trained by the NAS. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Social Groups are membership groups which meet monthly, and activities are discussed and decided on by group members. Social Programmes Managers and volunteers then support the Social Group members to make things happen. Activities can include going to the cinema, meeting up in the pub for a drink, going for a meal, visiting a museum, or meeting up as a group for a chat or to play board games.
- NAS East Dunbartonshire Social Group
Contact Address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, Central Chambers, 109, Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk/socialgroups
Description
This NAS Social Group is for young people and adults aged 16+ at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS), and living in East Dunbartonshire. The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area. Social Groups are supported by volunteers who are recruited, CRB checked and trained by the NAS. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Social Groups are membership groups which meet monthly, and activities are discussed and decided on by group members. Social Programmes Managers and volunteers then support the Social Group members to make things happen. Activities can include going to the cinema, meeting up in the pub for a drink, going for a meal, visiting a museum, or meeting up as a group for a chat or to play board games. The group will meet in Glasgow.
- NAS Edinburgh Social Group
Contact Address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, Central Chambers, 109, Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk/socialgroups
Description
Social Groups are for people over the age of 16 at the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS). The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area. Social Groups are supported by volunteers who are recruited, CRB checked and trained by the NAS. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Social Groups are membership groups which meet monthly, and activities are discussed and decided on by group members. Social Programmes Managers and volunteers then support the Social Group members to make things happen. Activities can include going to the cinema, meeting up in the pub for a drink, going for a meal, visiting a museum, or meeting up as a group for a chat or to play board games.
- NAS Glasgow Social Group (16 to 30 yrs)
Contact Address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, NAS Scotland, Central Chambers, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk/socialprogrammes
Description
This Glasgow Social Group is for people aged 16 to 30 years, at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS). Due to high demand there are currently 2 social groups for this age range in Glasgow. The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area. Social Groups are supported by volunteers who are recruited, CRB checked and trained by the NAS. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Social Groups are membership groups which meet monthly, and activities are discussed and decided on by group members. Social Programmes Managers and volunteers then support the Social Group members to make things happen. Activities can include going to the cinema, meeting up in the pub for a drink, going for a meal, visiting a museum, or meeting up as a group for a chat or to play board games. Please note that there may be a waiting list for this Social Group - contact the Social Programmes Manager for further information.
Located address
G2
- NAS Stirling Social Group
Contact Address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, Central Chambers, 109, Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk
Description
The Stirling group is provided in partnership with Stirling Council. Social Groups are for people over the age of 16 at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, such as those with Asperger syndrome (AS). The groups are facilitated by a Social Programmes Manager who is responsible for a number of groups in their area. Social Groups are supported by volunteers who are recruited, CRB checked and trained by the NAS. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Social Groups are membership groups which meet monthly, and activities are discussed and decided on by group members. Social Programmes Managers and volunteers then support the Social Group members to make things happen. Activities can include going to the cinema, meeting up in the pub for a drink, going for a meal, visiting a museum, or meeting up as a group for a chat or to play board games.
Located address
Stirling FK8
- NAScafe Glasgow
www.autism.org.uk/socialgroups
Description
Social group which meets once a month in a coffee shop in Glasgow. It is only open to people attending other NAS social groups. We meet for a chat, coffee and then have a quiz (which is made up by a different member each month and this can be on their specialised subject). We meet in the afternoon for about 2 hours.
Located address
Sandra Buckley, Social Programmes Manager, Central Chambers, 109, Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LL, tel: 0141 221 8090, email: sandra.buckley@nas.org.uk