Family Support Services
New Fundraising Website
Family Support now has a website dedicated to raising funds for the service. Please click on the link to the website below, where you will find ideas for fundraising, and updates regarding recent fundraising events for Family Support
Kent Autistic Trust Family Support Fundraising
Family Support Officers
We have two full time Family Support Officers working throughout Medway and Kent. They can offer the following support:
- Telephone support and advice
- Face to face discussion of problems and possible ways to solve them
- Help the person, their family/carer to work in partnership with Health, Education and Social Services by attending meetings, explaining professional reports and helping to compile written responses
- Support people in getting Community Care Assessments for adults, finding and accessing the right support
- Helping people and their families/carers to apply for benefits, grants and entitlements
- Getting people together in self-help groups
- Initiating skill training courses
- Promoting awareness of Autism Spectrum Condition through seminars and training
Autism Alert Card
We can provide people with an "Autism Alert Card"
This new card has been designed to alert the police and other emergency services to the fact the holder has an Autism Spectrum Condition.
The card alerts the emergency services that the holder may have difficulty communicating and may appear anxious in unfamiliar surroundings or exhibit behaviour which, to the unaware, may seem strange and could be misinterpreted.
The card is likely to be of most benefit to those who access the community independently but could be helpful for those who usually have the support of a carer or parent particularly if they were lost. It is available to all ages
To receive an application form please phone Des Walker on 01634 405168 or email him on dwalker@kentautistic.com with your name and address or please click on this link to print the form Application form and send it to Des at The Kent Autistic Trust, 14 High Street, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5AE
Parent/Carers of Children Support Groups 2013
MAIDSTONE SUPPORT GROUP 2013
For Parents/Carers of children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome ( autism spectrum disorders)
At: The Salvation Army Hall
74-80 Union St, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1ED
(In the Cobtree Lounge )
10.00 - 12.00
Dates of next meetings (all Tuesdays):
2013 - 12th Feb, 16th April, 18th June
All Welcome
TUNBRIDGE WELLS GROUP 2013
For Parents/Carers of children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
Meetings 7.45-9.30 (evenings) see below for dates
The Family Support Centre, 39a Grove Hill Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Forthcoming meetings:-TUESDAYS
2013 - 5th Feb 26th March 4th June
All Welcome
MEDWAY SUPPORT GROUP 2013
For Parents/Carers of children and young people with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
At: KENT AUTISTIC TRUST HEAD OFFICE
14 High St Brompton, GILLINGHAM
10.30 – 12.30
Dates of next meetings (all Thursdays)
2013 - 17th Jan, 28th Feb, 21st March, 18th April, 16th May
All Welcome, coffee and chat
CANTERBURY AUTISM/ASPERGER SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP 2013
For Parent and /Carers of children and young people with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
Meet at: Georges Turle House, 54 London Road, Canterbury
Dates: Alternate months (Mondays). See list below
Time: 10.00-12.00
Why?: An opportunity for parents and carers to talk and listen to other with similar experiences. To exchange ideas and information and discuss concern.
2013 - 21st Jan 18th March, 20th May
All welcome
ASHFORD AUTISM/ASPERGER SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 2013
Meet at: Please check with us for details of venue from January 2013
When: Alternate months Wednesday
Time: 9.30-11.30 am
Why? An opportunity for parents and carers to talk and listen to others with similar experiences. To exchange ideas and information and discuss concerns.
Future meetings (all Wednesdays):
2013 - 13th Feb, 17th April, 12th June
All welcome. Just come along.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jo Blamires (Family Support) 01634 405168 jo@kentautistic.com
All welcome.
Parent/Carers of Adults Support Groups 2013
MAIDSTONE SUPPORT GROUP 2013
For Parents/Carers of Adults with Autism or Asperger Syndrome ( autism spectrum disorders)
At: The Salvation Army Hall
74-80 Union St, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1ED
(In the Cobtree Lounge )
10.00 - 12.00 mid-day
Dates of next meetings (all Tuesdays):
2013 - 19th March, 21st May 2013
All Welcome, coffee and lively discussions
TUNBRIDGE WELLS GROUP 2013
For Parents/Carers of Adults and young people with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
Meetings 7.45-9.30pm (evenings) see below for dates
The Family Support Centre, 39a Grove Hill Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Forthcoming meetings:-TUESDAYS
2013 - 12th March, 14th May and 9th July 2013
All Welcome, coffee and lively discussions
MEDWAY SUPPORT GROUP 2013
For Parents/Carers of Adults and young people with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
At: KENT AUTISTIC TRUST HEAD OFFICE
14 High St Brompton, GILLINGHAM
10.30 – 12.30 mid-day
Dates of next meetings (all Thursdays)
2013 - 7th Feb, 7th March, and 18th April
All Welcome, coffee and lively discussions
CANTERBURY AUTISM/ASPERGER SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP 2013
For Parent and /Carers and young people with Asperger Syndrome or Autism
Meet at: Georges Turle House, 54 London Road, Canterbury
Dates: Alternate months (Mondays). See list below
Time: 10.00-12.00 mid-day
2013 - 11th February 22nd April and 10th June 2013
All welcome
ASHFORD AUTISM/ASPERGER SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS AND CARERS AND YOUNG PEOPLE 2013
Meet at: Kent Autistic Trust, Manor House, Bentley Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent TN24 0HP
When: Wednesdays
Time: 9.30-11.30 am
2013 - 27th Feb, 20th March, 24th April, 15th May 2013
All welcome. Just come along.
Directions to Manor House, Ashford
- From M20 Junction 10 take the fifth exit A292 (Hythe Road) signposted “Ashford”
- At traffic lights turn left into Church Road
- Follow the road until you reach the church
- At the church go straight ahead into Bentley Road where the main road goes left.
- Follow the road through the housing estate
- The Centre is on the left. It is a hall like building with a car park in front
- If front door (left hand door as you face building) is closed, please ring bell
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Des Walker (Family Support Adults) 01634 405168 dwalker@kentautistic.com
All welcome.
The groups offer parents and carers the opportunity to meet other parents and carers, and to share their experiences. Please click on the Support Groups title to the top left hand side of this page for dates for the remaining support groups for 2013. Please contact Des or Jo if you have any queries about these groups.