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Support with Autism Network (SWAN)

The autism spectrum team can offer advice on how to develop children’s social interaction, communication and flexible thinking skills and discuss what support is available from educational, health and social services.

Meetings will often have a themed topic such as ‘Communication’ or ‘Managing Transitions’ and we invite speakers from other services to share information about support available.

SWAN meeting dates 2023 - 2024

We aim to provide a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome, even if just for a coffee and a chat - but unfortunately we are unable to offer crèche facilities.

There are alternative groups in Luton for families of children and young people affected by autism, you can visit the other group pages here:

Autism West Midlands have prepared many free information sheets which can be downloaded as PDFs from their Autism information resources webpage. They contain practical advice and strategies for families, carers, teachers and other professionals. The webpage also features basic information on autism in other languages under the 'Other language versions' section.

In partnership with River Bank Primary, The Autism Spectrum Team, from the Special Educational Needs Service (SENS), run a support group for families affected by autism in the local community.

The group hold half-termly meetings, where carers have the opportunity to speak to professionals, and meet with other carers. Guest speakers are regularly invited to share their expertise.

The group have a mailing list, which we use to inform members of upcoming meetings, and to share information, news and events relating to autism in the local area. If you would like to join the mailing list, please email the team: chloe.bishop@luton.gov.uk

Follow this link to our Padlet

Local Support for Families on the Autism Spectrum in Luton

This is collated by the Autism Spectrum Team, part of the Special Educational Needs Service. Please note that providers on this Padlet are shared but not necessarily endorsed by the local authority.


Spectrum Beats

Spectrum Beats is a brand new Sensory Music session for 7-14 year olds based at The Chiltern School, Kingsland Site, Houghton Regis, Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The class is focussed on nurturing social, emotional and cognitive development, while making music together in this fun new sensory music club. Please see the poster attached for further information.


Documents

Download: SWAN and FLAG Group values
Download: Spectrum Beats

Who to contact

Contact Name
Chloe Bishop
E-mail
Chloe.Bishop@luton.gov.uk
Website
https://m.luton.gov.uk/.../default.aspx

Other Details

Availability

Other notes

How to join:

  • Sign up to the FLAG or SWAN mailing list
  • Request to join the Zoom Meeting
  • Await the joining instructions.

Contact: chloe.bishop@luton.gov.uk

Last updated 11/01/2024