AAC and Me - Clubs and Community

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at AAC and Me! 🎃

AAC isn’t scary. But knowing where to start sometimes is.

That’s why AAC and Me supports individuals and families through our clubs and drop-ins, creating safe and welcoming spaces for AAC users, and for the people who love and support them.

Whether you’re brand new to AAC or have been using it for years, there’s a place for you here. No pressure, no expectations, just a friendly space to learn, play and connect.

Find out what’s coming up on our page, or send us a message. We’d love to meet you.

29/10/2026

Northallerton Communication Club, Saturday 7th November 🗣️

Join us at the Goosecroft Centre, Northallerton from 10am to 12pm.

Our club is a relaxed, welcoming space for AAC users aged 14+ and the people who support them, whether that’s family, friends, carers or professionals. Come along to connect, share and spend time with others who get it.

☕ Free to attend, with free tea and coffee
📍 Goosecroft Centre, Northallerton
🗓️ Saturday 7th November, 10am to 12pm

Everyone is welcome. We’d love to see you there.

27/10/2026

When your child asks for the club by name, you know it matters to them. 💛

This lovely feedback from a parent made our day: their son sometimes asks “AAC club?” while getting ready for school. He clearly loves going and can’t wait for the next one!

Hearing that from the parent is wonderful, but hearing it from the child, in his own words, is even better.

AAC and Me currently supports two clubs, one in Northallerton and one in Pickering. They are relaxed, welcoming spaces where communication, play and connection come first.

Want to know more? Get in touch at [email protected]

23/10/2026

What a lovely Ryedale Communication Club today! 💬

It was wonderful to get to know the children even better and to see them settling into their surroundings and growing in confidence. There were lots of lovely moments of connection, with AAC woven through the whole session.

Our next club is on Friday 27th November, 10 to 11am. This will be our last club of the year, and we will then review plans for next year.

We deliberately keep the group small, with a maximum of 6 children aged 4 to 8, and we still have one space available for November.

If you would like to know more, please get in touch: [email protected]

Thank you to Ryedale Special Families for your support.

20/10/2026

16/10/2026

Join us for the Ryedale Communication Club this Friday, 23rd October, from 10am to 11am at Ryedale Special Families in Pickering. It's a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and support each other in a warm, friendly environment. Booking essential.

Email: [email protected]

15/10/2026

📣 One place left: Ryedale Communication Club

Friday 23rd October, 10 to 11am
Ryedale Special Families, Pickering

A relaxed stay and play session for children who use, or might benefit from, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

✨ Reception to Year 3
✨ Run by a specialist teacher and a speech and language therapist
✨ Play, connection and communication, at your child’s pace

We have just one space remaining in this group, so if you would like your child to join us, get in touch soon.

📩 [email protected]

Please share with any families who might find this useful.

12/10/2026

It is now October, and almost everyone I speak to mentions how exceptionally busy their September has been. It has been a while since I last wrote a blog post, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the often hidden side of assistive technology support: the continuous need to re-invest in and support the people surrounding every AAC user.

If you are a parent or carer, you will know how much it matters that the people around your child understand their communication system. I have written about how families and schools can make that easier when things change.

https://aacandme.co.uk/september-re-investing-in-the-aac-support-network/

03/07/2026

We are back again tomorrow, Saturday 4th July, for our monthly AAC club. This month we will be doing clay modelling delivered by Thread and Press CIC

Look forward to seeing you there!

25/06/2026

🌟You're Invited to the SEND Connect Fair!

Whether you're a parent, carer, professional, or SEND service provider, we'd love for you to join us at our upcoming SEND Connect Fair.

🌟 For Parents & Carers
Discover local services, support groups, activities, and community organisations that support children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a great opportunity to meet providers face-to-face, ask questions, and learn about the support available in your local area.

🌟 For Professionals
Connect with local organisations, build relationships, and learn more about the services available to support the individuals and families you work with.

🌟For Providers & Organisations
Do you support children, young people, or adults with SEND? We'd love to have you involved. Showcase your services, connect with families and professionals, and become part of a growing network of SEND support within our community.

Exhibitor tables are available—get in touch to find out more.

📅 Date: Tuesday 22nd September
📍 Venue: The Forum Northallerton
🎟️ Free to attend - booking is required
🏷️Exhibitors - email for further info

Together, we can help families access the information, services, and support they need.

To book your place: www.bookwhen.com/julietarn-sendconnect

Enquire about exhibiting - email: [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging anyone who may be interested.