Launched in conjunction with specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sam Amos, who has a clinical specialism in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, our SPACE to Connect programme of workshops is designed specifically to help children aged approximately 11-14 years who have social communication difficulties. The programme has been launched in response to feedback from SPACE families … Continue reading SPACE launches new social communications workshops
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SPACE hit the headlines for all the right reasons this weekend when MyCroxleyNews reported on the success of our fantastic graffiti session, hosted by The Red House pub in Croxley Green with graffiti artist Lee. SPACE is the Red House's charity of the year this year and we are so grateful for their support. A … Continue reading SPACE’s graffiti event hits the headlines
Launched in conjunction with MK these exclusive and fun fitness and wellbeing sessions are designed especially for SEN children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum, with ADHD or a related Neurodiverse condition. Siblings and parents are encouraged to join in so the whole family can enjoy a sense of physical and mental health and … Continue reading SPACE launches new online family fitness and wellbeing class
We've had a wonderful summer and have loved seeing everyone that attended our summer events programme. September brings so many new beginnings - new classes, new schools, new colleges and new opportunities. These can be both exciting and anxious times and SPACE are here, as always, to support and celebrate alongside you. We have some … Continue reading What’s coming up in September
We are absolutely thrilled to receive the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship award. Nicky accepting the Paul Harris Fellowship Award on behalf of SPACE We are humbled by the recognition and so incredibly proud. The Amwell Rotary have been so supportive of SPACE over the years and do a tremendous job supporting the local community. We … Continue reading SPACE wins award for outstanding community service
We are delighted to be able to announce that we are now part of the East Herts Lottery. So not only can you win prizes up to a massive £25,000 you can raise money for SPACE at the same time. This is a great community initiative to help us generate funds locally so we can … Continue reading SPACE and the East Herts Lottery
Karen Rowley, SPACE’s Events and Short Break Local Offer (SBLO) Co-ordinator led us through an informal online workshop to explain a bit more about Hertfordshire’s Short Break Local Offer (SBLO), how to apply for it, how to use it, and some information about SPACE’s specific SBLO offer. SPACE became an SBLO provider in March 2020 … Continue reading SBLO and SPACE – What, When, How
Here it is! Our SPACE Summer Flyer showcasing all the things exciting activities we have coming up in the summer holidays. We are so pleased to be back doing some of our activities in-person again! We are really looking forward to making new friends and catching up with old ones over the summer. Our groups … Continue reading What’s coming up in August
3 years ago I knew very little about Autism, ADHD or neurodiversity in general. They were abstract terms that were from other people’s lives that didn't impact on my own. That changed when a paediatrician suggested that my eldest son was on the Autistic Spectrum, put him on a waiting list for assessment and left … Continue reading Jumping for my Boys
Harley has known that he is autistic since he was diagnosed when he was 3. We call it his Superpower. He likes to chat and often when we are out and about he may strike up a conversation with someone, tell them that he is 'tistic (as he puts it!) and ask them if they … Continue reading #Harley’s 3 miles for SPACE