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Customers on the Priority Services Register, on the WaterSure tariff, and Blue Badge holders can continue to use a hosepipe if they're unable to make adjustments

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Sign up to the Priority Services Register for Gas, Electricity and Water

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Sign up to the Priority Services Register for Gas, Electricity and Water

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The Priority Services Register (PSR) is free to join. It helps utility companies, including energy suppliers, electricity, gas and water networks like us to look after customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs. It helps us tailor our services to support households who need extra help with everyday energy matters like bills, and also in the unlikely event of a power cut, gas or water supply interruption.

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The Priority Services Register (PSR) is free to join. It helps utility companies, including energy suppliers, electricity, gas and water networks like us to look after customers who have extra communication, access or safety needs. It helps us tailor our services to support households who need extra help with everyday energy matters like bills, and also in the unlikely event of a power cut, gas or water supply interruption.

We're working together to make sure that your property receives all the support services covered by the Priority Services Register. By telling us once, we update your PSR request with your energy supplier (the company you pay your bills to) and your regional network companies including electricity, gas and water.

The PSR promise is made by all participating energy companies in England, Wales and Scotland. We will always follow privacy laws and your PSR information will never be used for marketing.

If you already know which company delivers your electricity or gas, just click on the links below for extra information and to register.

Or if you are unsure, just enter your postcode above to find out and be directed to your electricity and gas company.

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The PSR - The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there's an interruption to your electricity or gas supply - PSR

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The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there's an interruption to your electricity or gas supply.

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Practical information for parents: Supporting vaccination for school age children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

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Practical information for parents: Supporting vaccination for school age children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

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Parent/ Carer Guide to Executive Functioning Skills

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Parent/ Carer Guide to Executive Functioning Skills

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GROVE Transition to Secondary School Guide for Parents and Carers

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GROVE Transition to Secondary School Guide for Parents and Carers

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PARENTCARER VERSION - GROVE - TRANSITION TO MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL - SUPPORTING AUTISTIC YOUNG PEOPLE

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GROVE Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Learners

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GROVE Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Learners

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GROVE REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR AUTISTIC YP - MAINSTREAM SECONDARY SCHOOL

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Grove online interest groups for children and young people

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Grove online interest groups for children and young people

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Small fee applies, safe online neuroaffirming groups for children and young people on a range of special interests.

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Online Interest & Peer Groups for Autistic Children & Young People

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GROVE offers online interest‑based peer groups for Autistic children and teens to connect over shared interests, build friendships and feel understood in a neuro‑affirming, Autistic-led space.

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Grove 'being us'  empowering and neuroaffirming messages from autistic young people and adults to others

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Grove 'being us'  empowering and neuroaffirming messages from autistic young people and adults to others

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GROVE 'BEING US' - Messages from Autistic Kid & Adults V1

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LEGO Fan? Luton Brick Festival 10-4pm. Sunday 23rd August 

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LEGO Fan? Luton Brick Festival 10-4pm. Sunday 23rd August 

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Luton Sports Village

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Parent/Carer Guide to Supporting Autistic Burnout

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Parent/Carer Guide to Supporting Autistic Burnout

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Supporting Children Through Autistic Burnout: Parent Guide | Autistic Realms

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A parent and carer guide to recognising and supporting children through autistic burnout: signs, recovery and low-demand approaches, from lived experience.

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Masking in Autistic Children and Young People

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Masking in Autistic Children and Young People

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CONTACT's Back to School checklist for parents/carers 

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CONTACT's Back to School checklist for parents/carers 

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Back-to-school checklist for families with disabled children

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We’ve put together this back-to-school checklist for families across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Back to School Parent toolkit - widgit symbols to download 

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Back to School Parent toolkit - widgit symbols to download 

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Symbol materials to support children returning to school

This free toolkit includes symbol materials to help parents support their children returning to school. Resources include:

Social Stories - to help reduce anxiety and prepare children for a return to school.

Planners, checklists and reward charts to support structure, routine, behaviour and independence.

Emotional and wellbeing supports to help children talk about how they are feeling.

A maths mat and science experiment to ease them back into curriculum learning.

The toolkit is available in PDF and InPrint 3 formats.
Please note: You will need a copy of InPrint 3 to download and install the InPrint 3 version of this toolkit.
Download

PDF

InPrint 3

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This free toolkit includes symbol materials to help parents support their children returning to school after the summer break.

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Parenting Neurodivergent Teens, free spaces available

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Parenting Neurodivergent Teens, free spaces available

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Webinar series starting in September, all will be recorded to watch after broadcasting. 25 free spaces.

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A five week course for parents and professionals with Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate

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Help to make exercise more engaging for children - Joe Wicks' new app

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Help to make exercise more engaging for children - Joe Wicks' new app

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Introducing Activate, my brand-new animation for kids

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Starring me and my brilliant Activators, it’s designed to get kids moving and having fun.

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Adult Social Care Whatsapp channel

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8MMuk8vd1Gz9ujvn1z

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Adult Social Care Whatsapp channel

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb83mqbGZNChqlRqXl2u

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There is a harmony of positive voices stepping forward for the town. Join a growing team of businesses, community and civic organisations committed to a better future for Luton.

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The Youth Partnership Service have put together a summer programme across three parks in Luton; Lewsey Green (located behind Dominic Square), Castlecroft Park in Farley hill and Marsh Farm – Freemans Green. We are working with some amazing partners across Luton, to deliver free and engaging activities aimed at 12–18-year-olds. The mission is to showcase all the local opportunities and support services available to them.

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Youth Club | Rising Stars Youth Club | Luton

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Rising stars youth club gives young people positive support to take control of their lives and reach their potential.

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Look here for ways to get help with energy bills 

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Look here for ways to get help with energy bills 

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Free Events for Carers. e.g. bowling. outdoor cinema, soft play and support groups. Must be registered with Carers in Luton to access.

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Groups, events, activities and talks for information, support and leisure for carers in Luton.

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How to search or filter posts on a Padlet 

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How to search or filter posts on a Padlet 

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Click the search bar (indicated by a magnifying glass) in the upper-right corner. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + F.

Once you have opened the search bar, you can search by typing keywords. You can also click the Funnel icon to reveal the filtering options.

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Carers in Luton — Supporting Unpaid Carers

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Carers in Luton provides free information, advice, and support services for unpaid carers across Luton. Register today to access help with your caring role.

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What should I do if I have concerns about my child's development?

If you're worried about your child's progress, talk to your childminder/nursery/pre-school team, health visitor, local children's centre or Family Hub.

If your child has developmental delays or SEND (suspected or confirmed), speak to their nursery, childminder, or health visitor/nursery/pre-school team well before they start Reception and discuss their needs when you are selecting schools.

You can work with your child's early years setting to help your child with self-care, managing emotions, social skills and communication in a way that suits their stage of development.

​You might want to share details about: their development, needs, what motivates them, what might trigger difficulties, how they learn best, and what strategies work well.

Make sure you share important information with everyone supporting your child, including their new Reception teacher.

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Your child's journey to school starts at home. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we're all learning from birth. When it's time to start school, some children will need more help than others.

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Preparing for school - Best Start in Life

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Boost your child’s school readiness with everyday activities. Find practical tips for preparing for school and building confidence at every stage.

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Discover groups where you are in Luton

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Welcoming Spaces | Luton Borough Council

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Welcoming Spaces is a network to help you discover the wide range of groups, clubs, and activities taking place in their neighbourhoods – and to support even more opportunities for people to come together.

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Research has shown that autistic children are at increased risk of bullying at school. Find out what you can do if you think your child is being bullied and how to prepare for meetings with school.

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Free online course - Supporting your child's sleep (0-5) 

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Free online course - Supporting your child's sleep (0-5) 

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Brighter Beginnings: Supporting your child’s sleep [age 0-5] England

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Advice about sleep-related issues and strategies to support your child (age 0-5) with additional needs or disabilities.

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Free online course for parents/carers from CONTACT 

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Free online course for parents/carers from CONTACT 

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Support for Siblings

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Support for siblings - Driving Digital Inclusion

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Join a non-judgemental, safe space to explore common issues parent carers face with managing the different needs of their children

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Secure Minecraft Servers for Autistic Children

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Secure Minecraft Servers for Children with Autism and additional needs

Your child and their siblings can join Spectra, our lovable Minecraft host and access our secure Minecraft Servers!

As part of our Digital Reach project, Spectrum has implemented Minecraft servers through global leading providers Shockybyte and Apex. The implementation allows our registered members to access the world-renowned game Minecraft in a secure and monitored environment. Our Digital Reach project focuses on enabling them to play online with like-minded children in a Spectrum only environment, harnessing creativity and imagination while building technological and social communication skills.

Through the Spectrum Minecraft servers, we can provide both the Bedrock and Java versions of Minecraft. Our servers are reached via an IP address that we will provide, which can be saved in Minecraft.

Flexible Access

Server access via PC, Android, IOS and Console with both Bedrock and Java versions available

Child Friendly Timings

Our servers are provided over child-friendly access hours and time slots

Conduct & Behaviour

While we fully appreciate that children with Autism, additional needs, and disabilities can struggle with certain social situations or environments, we must abide by rules. We can't tolerate any aggressive, offensive or inappropriate behaviour towards other players (children). This will be monitored by the Spectrum team in line with our Safeguarding processes and standards.

Spectrum will continue to evolve and update our rules and guidelines for our Minecraft access over time in line with this: the Spectrum platform and offering centres around being respectful, kind, friendly and creative. Any adverse behaviours or abuse of the service we provide can result in removing players from our servers both for timed periods and permanently.
We ask all children, without exception, to ensure they do not damage the builds or creations of others or shared builds/builds that others have been involved in.

Spectrum is delighted to be working with Shockbyte & Apex on this project

Register your child for the Spectrum Minecraft Servers

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Spectrum Minecraft - Join our host Spectra and access our secure and monitored Minecraft servers, available in both Bedrock and Java versions.

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NHS Neurodiversity Online Training and Workshops 

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NHS Neurodiversity Online Training and Workshops 

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Support an Autistic Person Through Greif

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Support an Autistic Person Through Greif

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Laura Watson, Laura Cox Watson, Volunteer Coordinator

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How to support an autistic person through grief

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Guidance for supporting autistic adults through grief, with insights on communication, sensory needs and creating predictable, person‑centred care.

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Digital workshops for parents/carers provided by Family Fund 

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Digital workshops for parents/carers provided by Family Fund 

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Find out about Family Fund’s Discover Digital workshops - including how to use your tablet to stay safe, have fun and be creative.

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Universal Credit for young people in education 

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Universal Credit for young people in education 

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Universal Credit for young people receiving education

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There are particular rules that prevent most young people in education from being able to get Universal Credit.

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Online Interest & Peer Groups for Autistic Children & Young People

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GROVE offers online interest‑based peer groups for Autistic children and teens to connect over shared interests, build friendships and feel understood in a neuro‑affirming, Autistic-led space.

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Big Events, Big Feelings: Supporting Kids through Community Crises - The Zones of Regulation

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When crisis-level events happen around us, big feelings follow. Young kids, adolescents, and even adults can experience degrees of trauma, including confusing emotions, hyper-vigilance and heightened states of alertness, and/or shutdown or lethargy, making it hard to sleep, focus, or manage daily routines.

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Updated advice and guidance pages from the National Autistic Society 

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Updated advice and guidance pages from the National Autistic Society 

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Browse the advice and guidance topics below or search using the search bar. An accessibility toolbar can be found in the banner at the top of the page, next to the colour mode button or on a mobile device, by selecting the three lines and clicking on accessibility options.

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At The Chance Hub, we focus on supporting parents and carers to find their way through the SEND process with confidence, care, and hope for their child’s future.

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Opening Doors Creating Chances Changing Lives

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Hobbycraft Online and In-Store Craft Workshops | Hobbycraft

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ClassBento offers fun art, craft and culinary classes, experiences, kits and gift cards, in the UK.

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The Language of Anger – a free, on-demand webinar

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Anger can be tough for any parent or carer to navigate, especially with neurodivergent children. In this free, on-demand webinar we look at why anger happens, how it can be a normal (and even healthy!) emotion, and what we can do to help our children manage it.

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Essential Strategies for Improving Sleep in Neurodiverse Families – a free, on-demand webinar

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This free and on demand webinar in partnership with The Sleep Charity, offers essential tools for families dealing with sleep challenges, particularly those with SEND. It covers sleep routines, environmental adjustments, and managing neurodiverse needs, providing strategies to create calm bedtimes and effectively handle sleep-related issues.

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Giggles: Explore Multi-Level Soft Play Fun - Giggles

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Join the fun at the Giggles with diverse play options and party packages that keep your toddlers entertained and happy.

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SEND in the Spotlight - EHCPs - an expert guide, Anna Maxwell Martin - BBC Sounds

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Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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Sensory Integration Christmas Survival Kit

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Sensory Integration Christmas Survival Kit

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Protecting children from scams in games 

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Protect children from scams in games

Neurodivergent children are more likely to become victims of scams in online games. See what you can do to support their safety and digital wellbeing.

In this guide

How to protect children from scams in online games

Neurodivergent children are more likely than their neurotypical counterparts to benefit from the online space. Unfortunately, they're also more likely to experience harm, including scams.

Those with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities or other divergent ways of thinking and processing information might not recognise when someone intends to do harm. Online, this becomes even more difficult.

So, when addressing online scams with your neurodivergent child, remember to use concrete examples and terminology. Use examples and practise spotting scammers to help them build the critical thinking skills they need.

Download full guide for parents and carers

Explore how neurodivergent children's unique traits can leave them open to scams in their favourite online games spaces.

In the guide below, you'll explore the risks, types of non-financial scams and ways that you can help prevent and deal with these scams.

Activities to practise critical thinking

One of the best ways to help your child develop their critical thinking is through conversations. Sharing examples of scams, discussing signs and deciding on steps to take if they're not sure can help reduce the chances of the risk turning to harm.

The story activity below can help you start the conversation. Read each scenario together and talk through the options. Then, compare it to their real experiences in the games they play to help make it feel more real.

Video for young people

Watch this video with your neurodivergent child to help them learn about games they might come across in their favourite online games.

Younger children are unlikely to be the target of financial scams, but there are still other scams to know about.

In this video, your child will learn the signs to look for and how to get help.

More resources to support neurodivergent young people

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Protect neurodivergent children from scams in online games | Internet Matters. Be Scam Smart and help prevent harm in online video games.

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Free resources to teach children and young people about the safe use of AI

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Free resources to teach children and young people about the safe use of AI

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Education Resources - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Online Safety Tips, Advice and Resources

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Be Active is Bedfordshire's Active Partnership, established in 2005, with a mission to address inequalities in access to physical activity across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton.

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We use cookies to improve your online experience. For information on the cookies we use and how we process your personal information, please see our cookie policy. These essential cookies always need to be on because the website cannot function properly without them. They can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.

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We’re working to make cricket more inclusive and want to ensure everyone has the chance to play. To do this, we need your help!

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We're working to make cricket more inclusive and want to ensure everyone has the chance to play. To do this, we need your help!
We're asking local players, families, and supporters to complete a short survey so we can understand which types of disability cricket are most needed in our community. Your feedback will help us plan future taster sessions and programmes. Whether you, a family member, or someone you support has a physical and/or learning disability, hearing impairment or deaf and visual impairment, we'd love to hear from you.

Once we have gathered more information from our local cricket community, we intend to run some taster sessions in 2026. We'll use the contact details you provide in the form to get back in touch with you with an update.

This form should only take a few minutes, and your input will directly shape the opportunities we provide. Together, we can make cricket a game for everyone!

Thank you for helping us break down barriers and open up the game to all abilities.
Form: https://forms.office.com/e/iZZP3h5ysT
For more information please contact Sam Rose, Head of Talent Pathway.
Sam.Rose@cricketeast.co.uk

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Cricket East - News - Help Shape the Future of Talent Pathway Disability Cricket

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Together, we can make cricket a game for everyone!

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Inclusive United's weekday, daytime inclusive sport sessions are for young adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, neurodiversity special educational needs or additional needs. Beginners welcome!

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New! Inclusive Sport, Luton, Beds | Inclusive United

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Inclusive United’s weekday, daytime inclusive sport sessions are for young adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, neurodiversity special educational needs or additional needs. Beginners welcome! Join us to take part in a fun, supportive inclusive sport session which will include football, futsal, multi-sports and team games. Participants play in a safe, inclusive and fun environment. Suitable for both beginners and those who have played before, participants will be able to meet new friends, have fun and stay healthy and fit. All abilities welcome and we adapt the session to the needs of each participant. On the day please: - come dressed in clothes suitable for indoor exercise - wear trainers suitable for a hard court (no black soled trainers, no football boots with studs or blades). - bring your own easily identifiable water Pay online, on the day by card or cash or if you wish to use your direct payments, we can provide an invoice if required. Any questions, please email; contact@inclusiveunited.co.uk **Participants must complete a medical form before coming for the first time** Please bring book or contact us before coming along to the session. contact@inclusiveunited.co.uk Weekly, fun, inclusive sessions every Thursday morning 10am to 11am If you would like to find out more, please email contact@inclusiveunited.co.uk These sessions are kindly funded by Luton Borough Council and supported by BeActive Bedfordshire.

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Have a look here for tips on coping with Christmas and other celebrations 

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Have a look here for tips on coping with Christmas and other celebrations 

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Sue Larkey (Australia)

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The National Autistic Society introduces an AI chatbot to help families access information about the social care system

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The National Autistic Society introduces an AI chatbot to help families access information about the social care system

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AccessAva - Free legal information about your rights to social care

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The National Autistic Society has teamed up with Access Social Care, a charity that specialises in legal advice for people in England with social care needs, to help autistic people and their families access easy-to-understand health and social care information at the click of a button.

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Active Luton - fun activities for children and young people. 

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Active Luton - fun activities for children and young people. 

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The young people in our community often require specific activities that cater to their physical health, education and emotional wellbeing, while also expanding their horizons. Starting from school age, we offer programmes and activities designed to help Luton’s young people thrive.

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We provide specialised equipment, computers, and software to support children and their schools, alongside assisting with funding for any additional tuition needs.

Able Kidz is dedicated to ensuring that disabled children do not face educational disadvantages due to their disabilities. We understand that providing tailored education can empower these children to achieve greater independence and self-reliance, even in challenging circumstances.

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Welcome to

Mission

At Able Kidz, we are dedicated to ensuring that every disabled child's journey is both fulfilling and positive. We provide specialised equipment, computers, and software to support children and their schools, alongside assisting with funding for any additional tuition needs. Our mission is to empower children to thrive in their learning environments, fostering growth and confidence every step of way.

Able Kidz is dedicated to ensuring that disabled children do not face educational disadvantages due to their disabilities. We understand that providing tailored education can empower these children to achieve greater independence and self-reliance, even in challenging circumstances. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive

Helping disabled children to help themselves

We are committed to offering learning aids for disabled children throughout the UK. Our resources are available for personal use in schools and playgroups, helping every child to thrive and succeed.

For nearly 20 years

Able Kidz is dedicated to ensuring that disabled children do not face educational disadvantages due to their disabilities. We understand that providing tailored education can empower these children to achieve greater independence and self-reliance, even in challenging circumstances. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

As a leading charity in the UK supporting disabled children's learning, it's crucial we continue to increase our funding. This will enable us to provide the necessary resources to meet the ever increasing demands on our services. Currently, we're limited in the number of requests we can assist, but our primary goal is to support every child and their parents who want to overcome the educational challenges they face.

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Help, advice and support for domestic abuse victims in Luton 

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Help, advice and support for domestic abuse victims in Luton 

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A Flexible Multi-Sensory Facility for Hire in Luton

Sensory5 is a welcoming, fully adaptable sensory environment for all ages and abilities, book by the hour, for individuals, families, or groups.

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Sensory5 – Flexible Multi-Sensory Facility for Hire in Luton

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Book Sensory5, a flexible sensory facility in Luton. Perfect for therapy, events, baby sessions, and group activities for all ages.

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National Autistic Society response to Trump's claims on Paracetamol and Vaccines

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National Autistic Society response to Trump's claims on Paracetamol and Vaccines

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Painkillers do not cause autism and vaccines do not cause autism. Large-scale studies have shown that there is no robust, scientific evidence to support this claim. It’s nothing more than fearmongering.

If you have concerns about your health or the health of your children, seek advice from a qualified medical practitioner.

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The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced claims on the use of Tylenol (Paracetamol) by pregnant women and vaccines and supposed links to autism. Our response to the report and information about autism are included below.

Our response to the US Department of Health and Human Services announcement

Mel Merritt, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the National Autistic Society said: "This is dangerous, it's anti-science and it's irresponsible. President Donald Trump is peddling the worst myths of recent decades. Such dangerous pseudo-science is putting pregnant women and children at risk and devaluing autistic people.

"Let's be clear - painkillers do not cause autism and vaccines do not cause autism. Large-scale studies have shown that there is no robust, scientific evidence to support this claim. It's nothing more than fearmongering.

"The incessant misinformation about autism from President Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr risks undermining decades of research by respected experts in the field.

"Understandably, autistic people will be dismayed and frightened by this announcement, and we would urge our Government and the NHS to stand by autistic people and to condemn this misinformation. To do otherwise risks creating further fear, stigmatisation and harm.

"We urge anyone looking for information about autism to visit websites from trusted organisations such as the NHS and the National Autistic Society."

What is autism?

Autism is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability which influences how people experience and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are autistic and there are at least 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.

Autism is understood as a spectrum and autistic people can be very different to each other, with different sets of strengths and challenges. You can read more about autism on our website here.

What are the causes of autism?

The causes of autism are still being looked into. Many experts believe there isn't one specific cause and that there are genetic factors.

There is no link between autism and vaccines. Much research has been devoted to this issue over the years and the results have comprehensively shown there is no link. Autism is not caused by emotional deprivation or the way a person has been brought up.

There is no known cure for autism. We also believe that autism does not need a cure and should be seen as a difference, not a disadvantage. You can read more on our website here.

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Some autistic people can display distressed behaviour. It includes what would normally be considered physically aggressive behaviour, such as slapping, biting, spitting or hair pulling, but can also include other behaviours if they are having a negative impact on the person or their family. Below we give some strategies to try and information on getting support.

What causes distressed behaviour?

Behaviour has a function, and there could be a number of reasons for it. These may include difficulty in processing information, unstructured time, sensory differences, a change in routine, transition between activities, or physical reasons like feeling unwell, tired or hungry. Not being able to communicate these difficulties can lead to anxiety, anger and frustration, and then to an outburst of distressed behaviour.

Strategies to try

Keep a behaviour diary

Completing a behaviour diary, which records what is occurring before, during and after the behaviour, could help you to understand its purpose. It is important to make notes on the environment, including who was there, any change in the environment and how the person was feeling. A diary may be completed over a couple of weeks or longer if needed.

Rule out medical and dental causes

Distressed behaviour such as biting may be due to pain in the mouth, teeth or jaw. Spitting may be related to a difficulty with swallowing or to producing too much saliva. Visit your GP or dentist to rule out medical causes.

Your response

Respond quickly and consistently, eg for spitting, wipe away saliva immediately. Limit verbal comments, facial expressions and other displays of emotion, as these may inadvertently reinforce the behaviour. Try to speak calmly and clearly, in a neutral and steady tone of voice.

Be consistent in your approach to the behaviour, and ask others around the person to use the same approach.

Communication

Speak clearly and precisely using short sentences. By limiting your communication, the person is less likely to feel overloaded by information and more likely to be able to process what you say.

You can use social stories to explain why it's not appropriate to bite/spit/hit, and describe alternatives.

Support the person to communicate their wants, needs and physical pain or discomfort by using visual supports. Some people use communication boards to indicate how they are feeling. This could be a blackboard or a Velcro board with key emotional words or emotional faces. Every time the person engages in distressed behaviour, encourage them to use this form of communication instead.

Use rewards

Using rewards and motivators can help to encourage a particular behaviour. Even if the behaviour or task is very short, if it is followed by lots of praise and a reward, the person can learn that the behaviour is acceptable.

Rewards can take the form of verbal praise and attention, preferred activities, toys, tokens or sometimes small amounts of favourite foods or drinks. Ensure that you clearly name the behaviour that you are rewarding, eg "Jane, that's good waiting!" and ensure that rewards are provided immediately after the behaviour that you wish to encourage eg "You can spend 10 minutes on the computer now".

Some autistic people do not enjoy social attention. In these circumstances, verbal praise can cause distress and actually stop the person engaging in the desired behaviour in the future.

Redirect to other behaviour

Tell the person what they need to do instead of the behaviour, eg "David, hands down". Use visual cues such as picture symbols to back up instructions. Redirect to another activity that is incompatible with the behaviour (eg an activity that requires both hands, or that occupies the mouth, such as sucking a sweet) and provide praise and reinforcement for the first occurrence of appropriate behaviour, eg "David, that's excellent playing with your train".

Remove physical and sensory discomforts

Provide relief for physical discomfort, eg painkillers. Remove unpleasant sensory input, eg use ear defenders to block out noise, use sunglasses to reduce light, and reduce strong smells, replacing them with smells that the person prefers.

Prepare for change

Prepare the person for any changes in routine or for meeting new people. You could use visual supports, showing photos of new people and places, introducing them in small stages.

Read our tips on dealing with change and transitioning between activities. - link to new page in behaviour section - transitions and dealing with change.

Provide sensory opportunities

Find alternative activities, or provide a bag of alternative objects, that provide a similar sensory experience to that provided by the behaviour, and build these into the daily routine. For a person who bites, you could provide chewy tubes, gum, carrots, raw pasta or sultanas. For a person who pinches, you could provide play-dough. For a person who hits, you could do a clapping song/rhyme. For a person who pulls hair, tie long hair back and find something to replicate the pulling sensation, eg 'row your boat' game, tug of war, climbing up a rope.

Opportunities for relaxation

Create opportunities for relaxation. You can do this by, for example, encouraging the person to look at bubble lamps, smell essential oils, listen to music, or use a swing.

Distressed behaviour can often be diffused by an activity that releases energy or pent-up anger or anxiety. This might be punching a punch bag, bouncing on a trampoline or running around the garden. Read more about anger management

When a particular person is targeted

If a particular family member or support worker seems to be the target for challenging behaviour, think about what might be triggering it. It might be that a perfume scent is overwhelming, or that the other person is associated with a distressing activity.

Maybe the person is upset when the support worker or family member spends time with other people. If so, you could try scheduling some time specifically for them to spend together and showing this on a visual timetable. Very strict boundaries need to be kept as to when this will happen and for how long. It may be useful to have a sand timer so that the person knows that the time is up when the sand runs out.

There may simply a personality clash between the person and a staff member. If this may be the case, consider whether this staff member could work with other people instead?

Getting specialist help

If the distressed behaviour is presenting significant risks to the person or those around them, try to get specialist help to deal with the behaviour. Arrange an appointment with the GP to discuss the issue and to request referral to a behavioural specialist if appropriate.

Support for you as a parent/carer

There are a number of ways in which you could get some support.

Meet up with other carers, or get support from a local National Autistic Society branch or group, community service or family support service in your area. Other local support groups and services are listed in our Autism Services Directory.

Get ideas from other families, and share your tips with them in our Online Community.

Request a social care needs assessment for your family member and for yourself as a carer. You may be able to get respite care or the help of an outreach team who can support you with behaviour strategies.

Get support from a counsellor who understands autism and can support you and your family.

Further information

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Exhaustion (fatigue) and then burnout can happen to anybody. Being autistic can make fatigue and burnout more likely, due to the pressures of social situations and sensory overload. If your child or the person you care for is experiencing fatigue or burnout, helping them to manage their energy levels is essential, as this guide explains.

What is autistic fatigue and autistic burnout?

'Autistic fatigue' and 'autistic burnout' are terms that came from autistic people, and we are learning from the experiences of autistic adults.

Fatigue, and then subsequent burnout, can happen to anybody. Autistic people, however, can be more susceptible to both, due to the pressures of everyday life, having to navigate social situations and sensory overload.

Trying to cope with these pressures can lead to exhaustion (autistic fatigue) and over time this can lead to extreme exhaustion or autistic burnout.

Autistic adults have described various ways that autistic fatigue and burnout have affected them. Autistic fatigue has often been described as exhaustion with additional difficulties such as:

increased meltdowns and sensory sensitivity

physical pain and headaches

physically shutting down, including the loss of speech.

Autistic burnout affects all aspects of a person's life, and this makes it different from professional burnout, which is related to work.

What causes autistic fatigue and burnout?

There are various things that can cause autistic fatigue. Autistic adults suggest several causes, including:

sensory overload

dealing with social situations

masking or camouflaging their autistic traits

suppressing stimming

a sense of not meeting other people's/society's expectations of them.

Changes in your routines or day-to-day life, such as a change of school or job, can increase anxiety and can be additional causes for autistic fatigue and burnout.

Due to increased sensitivity and stress levels during autistic fatigue, your child may be less able to recover quickly from meltdowns. This exacerbates the exhaustion and stress they experience.

What can I do if the person I care for is experiencing autistic fatigue and burnout?

Use energy accounting

Energy accounting is a system used to set manageable limits on your energy levels so you do not deplete yourself to the point of burnout.

Help your child or the person you care for to set a limit on how much energy they have in a day or week and estimate how much certain activities drain them. Also work out how much certain activities energise them.

You can then try to plan and balance their activities and energy over a day or week to try and manage stress limits. Make sure you build in time for relaxation and recovery.

Time off and rest/relaxation

Whether you use energy accounting or not, time off from work or school and other high-stress activities is key to managing stress levels. Ensuring time for activities/interests that re-energise and promote relaxation is key. This could be connecting with family and friends or enjoying hobbies or interests.

Time without having to mask

Autistic people often feel the need to hide or mask their autistic traits in public, for example by suppressing the urge to stim. It can be important to factor times into your child's day for things like stimming, somewhere they feel comfortable and able to do so.

Useful resources

Autistic people's accounts

Podcasts

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They would then arrange to go out socially once a month. This may be anything like a music gig, theatre show, cinema, festival, a restaurant, sporting event, gym or any short break.

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Gig Buddies is a befriending project where someone with a learning disability or autism can be partnered with a volunteer who has similar interests.

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They would then arrange to go out socially once a month. This may be anything like a music gig, theatre show, cinema, festival, a restaurant, sporting event, gym or any short break.

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Gig Buddies Bedford hold a committee meeting called 'Fizzy Rascals' every month for members who use the service in order for them to help shape what we offer. Fizzy Rascals are made up of people with learning difficulties and autism and are supported by staff and a student social worker.

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The Autistica Tips Hub is a free app to help you find reliable autism tips and evidence-based resources. Created by and for the autistic community, it offers practical tips and high-quality resources to make everyday life easier.

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The Autistica Tips Hub is a free app to help you find reliable autism tips and evidence-based resources. Created by and for the autistic community, it offers practical autism tips and high-quality resources to make everyday life easier.

Autism tips to make life easier

Whether you're looking for tips on daily routines, mental health, or professional guidance, the Autistica Tips Hub has you covered. It's a place to share what has helped you, learn from others and connect with the autistic community.

Our goal is to provide high-quality information that meets the real needs of autistic people and their families. We continuously update the Tips Hub based on user feedback to ensure it remains relevant and helpful.

Join us in making the Autistica Tips Hub a trusted source of information and a supportive community for autistic people, their families, and professionals working with autistic people.

Download the Autistica Tips Hub today, for autism tips and evidence-based resources.

If you're diagnosed later in life and you're trying to search information for information about autism, it can be really overwhelming. There is so much information that is scattered everywhere. There's a lot of contradictory advice on forums or from comments from people, which can be really tricky to navigate. So it's good to have one place that provides reliable information."

Finty, Insight Group member

What the Autistica Tips Hub includes

There are three distinct types of information included:

1. Everyday tips. Find tips that are accessible and relevant for autistic people, their families and loved ones. This content aligns with our 2030 Goal to provide every autistic person with support from day one

2. Mental health and wellbeing tips. Access tips and resources to understand anxiety and manage mental health. Mental health is an urgent priority for the autistic community. Read more about our 2030 Goal of proven treatments for anxiety.

3. Professional tips. Tips supporting professionals working with autistic people. This supports our 2030 Goals to make public spaces more accessible to neurodivergent people, and the employment rate for autistic people will double.

Thank you to the Aviva Foundation for generously supporting the financial resilience workstream of the Tips Hub. Thank you to Jingle Jam for generously supporting autistic children and young people's mental health through the Tips Hub.

What we can't offer

The information provided by Autistica Tips Hub is designed to empower autistic individuals but is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions or acting on tips provided by this app. Although we do not offer direct support, we have created a list of organisations that may be able to assist you.

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List of shops, supermarkets and sports clubs with sensory spaces

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19 February 2025 | Inspiration

Does your favourite shop or football team have a sensory space or quiet hour? Discover which high street shops, supermarkets and popular sports teams have made inclusive changes to support neurodiverse people. And learn what you can expect when you visit.
What is sensory inclusiveness?

It's about creating a welcoming environment, where neurodiverse people feel like they belong.

Why sensory inclusiveness matters

Lots of public spaces are not designed for the sensory needs of neurodiverse people, which includes people with autism. Lights, sound and clutter can all make some people feel overwhelmed, possibly leading them to shutdown.

This means neurodiverse people may not be able to comfortably visit places others enjoy, like their favourite shop or sports stadium. Naturally, this can leave them feeling left out.

That's why it's important that companies with public spaces make a real effort to create inclusive sensory spaces, quiet hours, and more.

Retailers making a difference

Some retailers are going out of their way to stay inclusive, like designating spaces for customers to take a sensory break.

They're also limiting loud noises, making scent-free zones, adding light or sound controls, and simplifying the layout of their stores.

Here are the retailers who have made inclusive changes:

Build-A-Bear Workshop

What sensory inclusiveness looks like for them

They run a session called Sensory-Friendly Time, during the first hour of the day every Tuesday. This is for children of all ages with autism and other special needs, and it's at all their stores.

How it benefits neurodiverse people

It offers a less-stimulating workshop experience that's still lots of fun. Their staff, called 'Bear Builders', are on hand to make sure every child has a comfortable experience.

That means dim lighting, little-or-no music, and a step-by-step guide that lets you plan your visit.

Currys

Currys have a quiet hour for the first hour of the day, until 11am. It's their way to craft a more inclusive shopping experience for neurodiverse customers.

How it benefits neurodiverse people

We all know what it's like to walk into an electronics store and see countless bright screens. Currys make sure none of these are flashing when you visit during their quiet hour. They also turn down in-store noise and keep the lights low, to create an all-round calmer place to shop.

They're part of the Hidden Disability Network, who give shoppers Sunflower lanyards. These are a discreet way to let others know you might need some extra help.

Supermarkets making a difference

Lidl and Waitrose do not offer quiet hours. Sainsbury's and Aldi have trialled these in the past, but do not have any right now.

Here are the supermarkets who have made inclusive changes:

Asda

What sensory inclusiveness looks like for them

Asda run a quiet hour in the afternoon, between 2pm and 3pm, from Monday to Thursday. They also updated their ASDA Store Locator, so it has better accessibility information.

How it benefits neurodiverse people

They lower the noise levels during their quiet hour, to create a calmer shopping experience. Like Currys, they're also part of the Hidden Disability Network.

Morrisons

What sensory inclusiveness looks like for them

Morrisons has a quiet hour in all its stores on Saturdays, from 9am to 10am, so you can get your weekend shopping done early.

In 2024, they extended their quiet hours to include 2pm to 3pm, from Monday to Thursday. And the first hour of opening on Sundays. That's a lot of extra choice throughout the week.

How it benefits neurodiverse people

Staff do not make any announcements, and they move the trolleys and baskets less. They turn off all music and turn down electric noises like checkout beeps. They also put a poster outside, so everyone knows it's 'Quieter hour'.

Tesco

What sensory inclusiveness looks like for them

Tesco have a quiet hour between 9am and 10am on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

How it benefits neurodiverse people

They dim the lights and lower the checkout noises to give shoppers a calmer environment. It's also good for elderly customers, parents with young children, and people struggling with mental health.

They also installed hybrid self-checkout tills in 25 of their stores. These all work as both a staff checkout and self-checkout till, and they have a one-to-one hearing loop.

Sports clubs making a difference

Your favourite sports club might have an inclusive space too. Lots of clubs, across different sports, have created sensory rooms.

What is a sensory room?

It's a room for kids or adults who find the adrenaline rush of a sports match too much. They can still watch the game, hear the chants, and enjoy the thrills, in a calming environment.

Here are the sports clubs who have made inclusive changes:

Football clubs

Which clubs and stadiums have a sensory room?

Arsenal has a room with bean bags at its Emirates Stadium, with high-up seating and soundproof glass

Chelsea's Stamford Bridge has some of the most accessible facilities, of any stadium. It has a bubble tube, an infinity tunnel with sensitive colours, and an interactive wall

Aston Villa transformed two hospitality spaces at Villa Park to make room for two well-equipped sensory rooms

Coventry City's sensory room at the Coventry Building Society Arena is split into two areas with a viewing room where people can sit and watch the action and, if they are feeling overwhelmed, there is an adjacent space with calming sensory equipment

West Bromwich Albion's room at The Hawthorns has actual stadium seating, and interactive lights, colours, soft play, and speakers with live crowd noise

Watford has a state-of-the-art room at Vicarage Road with bright yellow bean bags and a viewing platform

Rangers' Ibrox Stadium boasts a sensory room called 'Broxi's Den'. It can hold up to eight children and it's won an autism-friendly award

Middlesbrough stream their Riverside Stadium matches on a big screen. And their staff are trained to work with children with learning difficulties

Sunderland created a room at their Stadium of Light, and it became so popular they opened another one. Both rooms have a communication board

Rugby clubs

Which clubs and stadiums have a sensory room?

Scottish Rugby recently opened a state-of-the-art sensory room at their Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. It's called the 'Wooden Spoon Sensory Space'

The Irish Rugby Union launched portable sensory boxes across Ireland in 2024. These have headphones, fidget tools, visual aids, and calming items

Bristol Bears has a 'Sensory Safe Space' at their Ashton Gate Stadium. It gives fans a room away from the main action before, during and after the game

Hull FC has a glass-front, pitch-facing sensory room at their MKM Stadium. It lets fans watch the match in a safe, secure environment

The Allianz Stadium (formerly known as Twickenham) opened a sensory room in 2024. It's also open to children in the local community, outside of matchdays

What do the sensory spaces look like?

Spectra, who advocate for neurodiverse inclusion, say that businesses can make spaces more inclusive by doing the following:

Set up soothing sounds, colours, sights, and textures. These give people a calm setting, away from anything loud and daunting

Clear the clutter. Mess can be distracting and stressful. Anything out of place can be unsettling

Reduce reflections. A carpet is better than other types of floors as it lowers the chance of reflections. Curtains are great, as they stop any direct sunlight or glare

Create a pacing path. Everyone appreciates somewhere to pace up and down, to self-ease or take a moment

Have some fidget toys. Baskets with soft blankets and fidget toys can be a nice extra touch

Autistica and Sensory Friendly Solutions are two other great companies who help companies make their public spaces more inclusive.

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Easy on the i - Learning Disability Service

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'easy on the i' is the information design service within the Learning Disability Service at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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The Luton Local Offer SEND Information Hub
Support for children and young people with SEND or disability aged 0-25 years

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The Autistica Tips Hub is a free app to help you find reliable autism tips and evidence-based resources. Created by and for the autistic community, it offers practical autism tips and high-quality resources to make everyday life easier.

Autism tips to make life easier

Whether you're looking for tips on daily routines, mental health, or professional guidance, the Autistica Tips Hub has you covered. It's a place to share what has helped you, learn from others and connect with the autistic community.

Our goal is to provide high-quality information that meets the real needs of autistic people and their families. We continuously update the Tips Hub based on user feedback to ensure it remains relevant and helpful.

Join us in making the Autistica Tips Hub a trusted source of information and a supportive community for autistic people, their families, and professionals working with autistic people.

Download the Autistica Tips Hub today, for autism tips and evidence-based resources.

If you're diagnosed later in life and you're trying to search information for information about autism, it can be really overwhelming. There is so much information that is scattered everywhere. There's a lot of contradictory advice on forums or from comments from people, which can be really tricky to navigate. So it's good to have one place that provides reliable information."

Finty, Insight Group member

What the Autistica Tips Hub includes

There are three distinct types of information included:

1. Everyday tips. Find tips that are accessible and relevant for autistic people, their families and loved ones. This content aligns with our 2030 Goal to provide every autistic person with support from day one

2. Mental health and wellbeing tips. Access tips and resources to understand anxiety and manage mental health. Mental health is an urgent priority for the autistic community. Read more about our 2030 Goal of proven treatments for anxiety.

3. Professional tips. Tips supporting professionals working with autistic people. This supports our 2030 Goals to make public spaces more accessible to neurodivergent people, and the employment rate for autistic people will double.

Thank you to the Aviva Foundation for generously supporting the financial resilience workstream of the Tips Hub. Thank you to Jingle Jam for generously supporting autistic children and young people's mental health through the Tips Hub.

What we can't offer

The information provided by Autistica Tips Hub is designed to empower autistic individuals but is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions or acting on tips provided by this app. Although we do not offer direct support, we have created a list of organisations that may be able to assist you.

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Autistica Tips Hub | Autism tips and resources to make everyday life easier | Autistica

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The Autistica Tips Hub app helps you find reliable autism tips and evidence-based resources to make everyday life easier for autistic people and their families.

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Resources, information, and Podcasts from the Luton Sexual Health Service

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Sun Protective Clothing Children | Fledglings

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Introducing our collection of Sun Protective Clothing, meticulously designed to combine fashion with functionality while offering paramount protection against harmful UV rays. Crafted with care and precision, these garments are made to order using superior fabrics, ensuring both style and comfort.

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This 45-minute gymnastics class is tailored for children with special educational needs and disabilities, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.

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SEND Gymnastics (5 - 15yrs) at Lea Manor Recreation centere , Luton

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Fun, friendly and dynamic gymnastics sessions offered to children from 0-16 years. Classes available for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. We aim to keep young people in the local community fit, healthy and active.
Whilst giving them the opportunity to socialise make new friends and learn new skills.