Our Services Family Support Early Years Sessions This is a FREE service for parents/carers of pre school children with special needs. These groups are intended to bring support advice and information on other services available at a time of great need. Trained autism practitioners will deliver sessions that aim to: provide a safe place where parents can spend time with other parents who are in similar situation. provide information, advice and signposting in relation to parents and their child’s needs. provide a space where children are able to have fun, engaging in activities which are meaningful and positive. Newton Aycliffe Group The group meet every Tuesday, from 10.00 – 12.00 and Thursday, from 11.30 - 1.00pm Neville community centre, Nevilles Parade, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5DH For more details please contact: Theresa Arrowsmith on 01325 328 092 or email Stanley Group The group meet every Friday, from 1.00 - 2.30pm Stanley, Clifford Rd, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB Sunderland Group The group meet every Thursday, from 9.30 - 11.00am Rainbow Family Centre, 34 Elliott Terrace, Washington, NE37 3AE East Durham The group meet every Wednesday from 9.30-11.00am. Trimdon Grange Community Centre, Salters Lane, TS29 6PB Stockton Groups We currently have three groups in the Stockton area: Thornaby The group meet every Tuesday, from 10.00-11.30am Early support nursery Tedder Ave, Thornaby, TS179JP Billingham The group meet every Tuesday, 1.00-2.30pm Billingham Family Hub, Ochil Terrace Stockton TS232QL Central Stockton The group meet every Wednesday 1.00-2.30pm Family hub, Yarm Road, TS18-3PJ Little Sparks Music Group This group is delivered by an autism practitioner from NEAS and music practitioner from Sage Gateshead. When and where: The group runs every Wednesday, from 10.00-11.30am Riverside Children's Centre, Carnegie Building, Atkinson Road, Benwell, NE4 8XS For more details please contact: Kerrie Highjack, Family Development Manager By telephone: 0191 410 9974 OR email