"The Avenue has been a real refuge for me where I can come and get wonderful support and helpful advice" "Warm, friendly environment, always feel welcome and everyone has time to listen to you and help as much as they can"

Run by families for families

The Avenue is a positive, friendly, organisation that understands the highs and lows of living with autism. The Avenue in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire is a not for profit organisation for parents/carers, grandparents and other relatives who have a child with autism in their family. Our vision for The Avenue is to offer services that actively support the family,where our positive support groups are relaxed and friendly, where children with autism and their siblings are welcomed and where knowledge, ideas and experiences are shared.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP

for support, information, understanding, friendship and signposting. *children always welcome*

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HOLIDAY GROUPS

for entertainment for the children (including siblings). Offering social Interaction & friendship opportunities.

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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

for knowledge, ideas and experience. Learning everyday approaches for the family

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NEWS

Find out latest information through our newsletters, Facebook, Twitter and Blogs

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AVENUE ‘HANDS’ SERVICES

for Wellbeing Wish and taxi tokens, home visits (not available at present)

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More feedback received.....

Through The Avenue I feel so much happier in relation to my child's diagnosis as my concerns are listened to and I am supported with information and ideas. - Zoe
The Avenue is brilliant, always ready to listen and give constructive help. - Pat