Teen autism confident is an 8 week program for DIAGNOSED autistic teens aged between 13 – 18 who are already being supported by SOLAR.

LOCATION – Shirley high street (Full address shared when spaces are allocated). You must already be supported by SOLAR to attend this course.

Teen Autism Confident is a free 8-week program, with one-to-one meetings for participants on the first and last week, and 6 group sessions. The courses have up to 10 participants per program.

This course offers an opportunity to learn more about autism in a small, supportive, group setting. It provides an opportunity to discuss individual experiences, hear the experiences of others, and identify strategies that could help in your day-to-day life.

Who can attend:

• Teenagers (over 13 years) with an autism diagnosis

• Your post code comes under Birmingham or Solihull council.

• You are able to commit to attend weekly sessions.

The group sessions are 1.5 hours for teenagers. They cover

1. Understanding Autism – 6th March

2. Social Communication – 13th March

3. Sensory Awareness – 20th March

(We will then have a break and start back in April)

4. Anxiety – 3rd April

5. Self-esteem, Self-image and happiness – 10th April

6. Transitions, Change and the Future – 17th April

The following form is to express interest and does not secure you a place on the course: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teen-autism-confident-shirley-for-young-people-supported-by-solar-13-18-tickets-1219289340239?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Once you have registered a member of our team will be in contact to ask you to complete a form.

If you have any questions please contact Angela at [email protected]

Or Amy [email protected]