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Social difficulties and support groups.

BGMNTS
25 days ago

Hey there everyone, 

Like all of you, I've had social and other difficulties for over half my life, probably as a result of my confirmed - as of 2022 -diagnosis of ASD. I live in almost total social isolation, relying on my mother to house me, but would definitely like to finally have a good crack at overcoming these barriers and becoming independent. 

I would like to practice or gain the necessary skills to socialise and work on confidence and the like so I can function as a human being. Does anyone know whether the National Autistic Society offers any kind of in person support service in the Newport/South East Wales area? I find there to be little in the way of social groups or support systems.

Thanks for reading,

Daniel

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  • 25 days ago

    Hi Daniel and welcome to the community!

    I'm not sure exactly what kind of services they offer, but there's some information here about the NAS's Newport branch, including contact details:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/306853299671268/

    https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/branches/nas-newport-branch

    The most recent post on the FB page (March 2024) talks about them holding regular meetings where people can chat. It might be worth contacting them to find out whether this has continued as planned. Extracts from that post include:

    • "Our next group meeting is: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 10am – 1pm.
    • Using our venue of Asda's Community Room in the Cwmbran store.
    • The group runs on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am until 1pm.
    • The hope for this group is to create a community where companionship can be gained in an informal and friendly environment. Where people can chat and get a feeling of togetherness alongside other like-minded and empathic people.
    • The group will run on the first Tuesday of each month thereafter (subject to change)." 

    The NAS's autism services directory doesn't seem to list anything else of a similar nature (within c.20 miles), but - of course - not all groups are listed there.

  • 25 days ago in reply to Bunny

    Thank you for this!

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