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Wellbeing Hub<\/a> > About Us<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Mission & Aims<\/h3>\t\t\t

The Wellbeing Hub is a new initiative, embedded within the Centre for Autism, funded by University of Reading Alumni. The aim of the Hub is to bring together autistic children and young people, their families, practitioners and researchers to co-produce and deliver neurodiversity-affirming activities that support autistic young people and their families to lead their best lives.<\/p>\n

Our initial plans have included a monthly series of free online talks, delivered by autistic adults about thriving, the development of parenting support groups and a practitioner Special Interest Group.<\/p>\n

Please note that we do not plan to offer mental health interventions, though we anticipate that our future work will include activities that autistic young people tell us will enhance their wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub is very grateful for the support of our donors, whose funds make our work possible.
\nIf you would like to make a donation, please click the button.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

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Compliments and Concerns<\/h3>\t\t\t

We welcome feedback about our clinical services and take both positive and negative comments seriously as they help us to improve the service we offer.\u00a0 Please click on the feedback form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Year 2 of the Wellbeing Hub<\/h3>\t\t\t

The Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub was launched on 9th November 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>

Summary of Activities & Achievements<\/h3>\"\"<\/div>
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Read our Year 2 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n

Read our Year 1 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Team<\/h3>\t\t\t

We are a small part time team assisted by a fantastic group of placement students who are studying on the MSc Theory and Practice in Clinical Psychology programme.<\/p>\n

Click the link The Team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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What we don’t provide<\/h3>\t\t\t

We do not\u00a0provide diagnostic assessments or clinical intervention\u202ffor adults or children<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a local autism diagnostic clinic or psychological support plea<\/span>se click the link Autism Diagnostic Clinics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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