vhughes Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Hi Everyone, We have found from talking to many adults with autism that they have struggled over the years to meet and maintain friendships and relationships. This may have caused recurrent depression and low mood and often left the individual feeling isolated. At the Tuke Centre in York we are offering a new group social skills training programme starting in February, 2015. It is called SocialEyes and is an accredited National Autistic Society Programme and NICE approved. It is a weekly 6 month programme designed to help individuals to develop and work on their social interaction and communication skills. If you are interested or know anyone that is, please contact the Tuke Centre on 01904 430370 or email v.hughes@thetukecentre.org.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 8, 2015 That sounds wonderful. I only wish there were more of these in other areas of the country. Good luck with it. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhughes Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Thank you Mel for your encouraging reply. We do accept referrals from individuals outside of the York area too. Kind Regards, Victoria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted January 8, 2015 How does it work then? We're nearly 200 miles from York! ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhughes Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Hi Mel, That's a shame, the group will be held in York so it may be difficult to travel from such a long way. You are right skill based groups like this should be available nationally. It might be worth checking with the autism directory on here to see if there are any more local services nearer to you. Kind Regards, Victoria Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matzoball Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Victoria, if you are advertising services, it's part of the forum guidelines to contact the mods first before you post. Also, you should make it clear that these services aren't for free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted January 10, 2015 This is an interesting development although I would prefer that the NAS wasn't involved. What exactly does this social skills training programme consist of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites