Telford Children's Autism Hub

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Telford Children's Autism Hub Our service is available to children and young people 0-18 who have a diagnosis of Autism or on the pathway to an Autism Assessment.

The hub is based at Hazledine House in Telford Centre. It provides peer support for families, activities for children and young people and their families, training workshops and opportunities for children and young people diagnosed with autism to aspire, develop and have access to community centred support. This is a local offer for families and young people living in Telford & Wrekin.

🍂✨ Our October – December Events Programme is Here! ✨🍂We're excited to share our upcoming activities, workshops, support...
29/09/2026

🍂✨ Our October – December Events Programme is Here! ✨🍂

We're excited to share our upcoming activities, workshops, support sessions, and social groups for children, young people, and families registered with the Autism Hub.

📧 To book a place, email: [email protected]

⭐ Please note:
• Children and young people must be registered with the Hub to attend.
• If you would like to register with the service, please email us and we can support you through the registration process so you can attend our upcoming activities.
• The child or young person must be on the Autism assessment pathway or have an Autism diagnosis to access our services.
• Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Take a look through the images below to see what's coming up from October to December!

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our upcoming events! 😊

✨ Exciting News from the Telford All Age Autism Hub! ✨Following the success of our recent Autism Coffee Morning, we are ...
29/09/2026

✨ Exciting News from the Telford All Age Autism Hub! ✨

Following the success of our recent Autism Coffee Morning, we are delighted to be launching our new Stay & Play Early Years Sessions! 🎉

These sessions have been created with families in mind, providing a welcoming and relaxed space where children can play, explore, and have fun while parents and carers connect with other families and access support.

🌈 Who can attend?
Our Stay & Play sessions are open to families where at least one family member is registered with the Telford All Age Autism Hub service.

💛 What can you expect?
🎨 Arts and crafts
🧩 Sensory activities
🖐️ Messy play opportunities
💬 Advice and information from professionals, including Citizens Advice and Family Hubs
☕ A friendly space to meet other families and chat with the team

📅 Tuesday Sessions
Starting Tuesday 20th October 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Family Zone, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford, TF3 4JL
🔄 Then every third Tuesday of the month

📅 Saturday Sessions
Starting Saturday 7th November 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Family Zone, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford, TF3 4JL
🔄 Then every first Saturday of the month

📧 Booking is required so we can plan activities and ensure we have enough space for everyone.

To book your place, please email [email protected] with:
• Parent/carer name
• Child's name and age
• Which session(s) you would like to attend

We are so excited to welcome families to these new sessions and continue building the connections made at our Autism Coffee Morning. Whether you're looking for a fun space for your child to play, hoping to meet other families, or simply wanting a friendly environment to spend time together, we'd love to see you there! 💙

🎉 DUGOUT Youth Group – Thursday 1st October🎉We're looking forward to welcoming our young people back to DUGOUT youth gro...
28/09/2026

🎉 DUGOUT Youth Group – Thursday 1st October🎉

We're looking forward to welcoming our young people back to DUGOUT youth group and wanted to share details of our upcoming session for our young people aged 11 to 18 years as well as sharing details about some exciting new activities! 💙

📅 Thursday 1st October
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 Family Zone, Suite 12 & 15, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford, TF3 4JL

Whether your young person has been attending DUGOUT for a while, is joining us for the first time, or is moving up from our Primary Family Fun sessions, they are very welcome 💙

There is no pressure to join in straight away – young people can take their time, look around, relax, and settle into the space at their own pace.

🌟 You asked, and we listened!🌟

🏒 NEW Air Hockey Table!
We're excited to introduce air hockey to DUGOUT following feedback from our young people and families. We can't wait to see who becomes the DUGOUT Air Hockey Champion! 😄

🎨 Creative Crafts – Pin Badge Making
As requested by our young people at a previous youth group, we’ll be making our very own pin badges! Young people can get creative and design something that is uniquely theirs 💙

🔧 Deconstruction Lab
Young people will also have the opportunity to take part in our Deconstruction Lab, where they can explore, investigate and take things apart in a safe and supported environment.

There will also be our usual opportunities to play board games, hang out, take part in our creative activities, chat, relax and spend time with other young people, or simply enjoy being in the space at their own pace.

If your young person hasn't attended DUGOUT before, please don't worry. New faces are always welcome, and our team will be there to help them settle in and feel comfortable.

🎯 Other Activities Available
• Pool
• Table Tennis
• Table Football
• Football
• Board Games & UNO (a club favourite!)
• Creative Crafts
• Quiet/Chill

💙 What to Expect
✔ Autism-friendly environment
✔ No pressure to socialise or participate
✔ Choice of activities
✔ Experienced and understanding staff
✔ Free refreshments for young people and parents/carers
✔ Young people can take breaks, observe, or leave early if needed

ℹ️ Important Information
• For registered young people aged 11–18 years
• Parents/carers remain for the duration of the session
• Siblings are welcome

DUGOUT is a calm, autism-friendly environment with no pressure to socialise or participate. Our aim is to provide a safe and predictable space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, with a choice of activities such as games, sports, creative options or a quiet space, all supported by experienced and understanding staff.

📧 Booking Required

If you would like to attend, please email us and let us know:
• How many young people will be attending
• How many adults will be attending

This helps us plan the space and activities.

If you have any questions before attending, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone and welcoming some new faces to DUGOUT! 💙

☕🍰 Join Us Tomorrow for Our Autism Coffee Morning!🍰☕We'd love to welcome families along to our Autism Coffee Morning tom...
21/09/2026

☕🍰 Join Us Tomorrow for Our Autism Coffee Morning!🍰☕

We'd love to welcome families along to our Autism Coffee Morning tomorrow!

📅 Tuesday 22nd September 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Family Zone, Hazledine House, Central Square, TF3 4JL

This relaxed and friendly session is open to families with children aged 0–4 years. A member of the family should either have a diagnosis of Autism or be on the Autism assessment pathway.

Come along and enjoy:

☕ Tea, coffee and cake
🎨 Activities for children
🤝 The chance to meet other families
💬 A friendly chat with the Autism Hub team
ℹ️ Support and information from professionals including Citizens Advice and Family Hubs

This is also a great opportunity to hear about our exciting new Early Years Stay & Play sessions launching in October and share your ideas to help us shape future sessions.

We know attending something new can feel a little daunting, so we've created a welcoming, informal environment with no pressure or expectations—just a chance to connect with others, enjoy a cuppa, and find out what support is available.

📧 Booking is required so we can prepare refreshments, activities, and seating. Please email [email protected] to reserve your place.

Our team is really looking forward to meeting you and your little ones, and we can't wait to launch our new Early Years Stay & Play sessions with your support!

💚 We hope to see you there!💚

💙💗ALL AGE AUTISM HUB DROP-IN SESSION💗💙Looking for information, advice, guidance, or support for your family? Come along ...
08/09/2026

💙💗ALL AGE AUTISM HUB DROP-IN SESSION💗💙

Looking for information, advice, guidance, or support for your family? Come along to our All Age Autism Hub Drop-In Session and meet a range of local professionals and services all in one place!

📅 Friday 18th September 2026
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Family Zone, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, TF3 4JL

✨This is a family inclusive session, and families are welcome to attend together!✨

Come and speak with representatives from:
⭐ Best Start Family Focus Hubs
⭐ School Nursing Team
⭐ Home-Start
⭐ My Options
⭐ Mind
⭐ Citizens Advice
⭐ Job Box
⭐ Healthy Lifestyles Team
⭐ DWP
⭐ Trident Out of Reach
⭐ Adult Social Care
⭐ MPFT

☕ Tea and coffee may be provided.

✅ No need to book – just come along on the day!

Whether you have questions, need support, or simply want to find out what services are available in your community, we'd love to see you there!

💙 Pop in, have a chat, and find the support that's right for you and your family💙

📢 September Activities, Workshops & Family Fun Sessions! 🎉We’re excited to share a fantastic range of activities, worksh...
26/08/2026

📢 September Activities, Workshops & Family Fun Sessions! 🎉

We’re excited to share a fantastic range of activities, workshops, and family fun sessions taking place throughout September 2026! 🌟

Whether you're looking to connect with other families, learn something new, access support, or simply enjoy quality time together, we have something for everyone. From workshops and drop-in sessions to family activities and community events, we can’t wait to welcome you along.

📅 Keep an eye on our page over the coming weeks for full details of each event, booking information, and any updates.

⚠️ Important Notice: Unfortunately, our Dungeons & Dragons session scheduled for Tuesday 29th September 2026 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

✨ We look forward to seeing you at our September events and making lots of wonderful memories together!

🚨 Children’s Autism Team Update 🚨Please note that all members of the Children’s Autism Team are attending staff training...
26/08/2026

🚨 Children’s Autism Team Update 🚨

Please note that all members of the Children’s Autism Team are attending staff training today and will be unavailable by phone or email throughout the day.

Any emails, messages, or voicemail enquiries received today will be responded to as soon as possible once the team returns.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we take part in this important training to continue developing and improving our service for children and families💙

We look forward to getting back to you as soon as we can ☺️

25/08/2026

⚠️ Dungeons & Dragons – Cancelled This Evening

Unfortunately, this evening’s Dungeons & Dragons session has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We’ll share further information about the next session as soon as we can. 🎲🐉

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the next adventure!

18/08/2026

📢 REMINDER – ALL AGE AUTISM HUB DROP-IN SESSION! 💙

Just a reminder that our All Age Autism Hub Information, Advice & Guidance Drop-In Session is taking place this Friday (21st August) from 11:00am until 1:00pm.

📍 Family Zone, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, TF3 4JL

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are welcome to attend together!

Come along for a chat and the opportunity to speak with a range of professionals and find out about support, advice and services available within the community.

💙 We’re also pleased to confirm that a Parent/Carer Support Worker from CAMHS will be in attendance, providing an opportunity for parents and carers to ask questions and find out more about available support.

☕ Tea and coffee provided
✅ No need to book – just come along on the day!

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

18/08/2026

🎉 REMINDER – ALL AGE QUIZ NIGHT! 🧩✨

Join us for an evening of fun, food and friendly competition at the All Age Autism Hub Quiz Night! 🥳

📅 Thursday 20th August
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 Family Zone, Second Floor, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, TF3 4JL

Come along and meet others, socialise, share some laughs and test your knowledge with a range of quiz questions. A light buffet and refreshments will also be provided. 🍽️

💷 £2.50 per child
💷 £3 per adult

📌 Places are limited, so booking is essential!

Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking.

We’d love to see you there! 💜

Address

Telford
TF34JL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441952262062

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