{"id":31,"date":"2020-10-09T13:19:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T12:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:51:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:51:24","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome To ASD Family Help &#8211; A Quick Peek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We believe everyone deserves to feel supported and empowered. Let us walk with you on your journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/backs-of-tshirts-1-300x189.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1115\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/backs-of-tshirts-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/backs-of-tshirts-1.png 698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/www-asdfamilyhelp-org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Who are we?\"><strong>Meet our staff &amp; volunteers<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(155,248,242) 0%,rgb(192,230,251) 55%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Get to know ASD Family Help and how we can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Are you feeling lost or lonely on your autistic or neurodiverse journey?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You are not alone.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>We are here for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re a group of individuals and families, just like you. We come together to build a supportive community in Wokingham, West Berkshire, and Pembrokeshire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Raft-PGL-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Raft-PGL-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Raft-PGL-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Raft-PGL-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/branches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Branches\"><strong>Find out what we do in your area<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-133618cd\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-8e28a69f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our charity is open to all autistic individuals or those<br>with associated conditions (for example dyslexia, dyspraxia, OCD, anxiety, PDA, ADHD).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No diagnosis is required!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We aim to help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;background:linear-gradient(314deg,rgb(155,248,242) 0%,rgb(192,230,251) 47%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1439-cropped-1-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1439-cropped-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1439-cropped-1-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1439-cropped-1-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1439-cropped-1-1536x954.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1439-cropped-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>CONNECT: A listening ear and shoulder to lean on.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Come and connect with other autistic or neurodiverse adults or parents and carers at our regular drop-in sessions. Share your experiences, find help and know that you are understood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(155,248,242) 0%,rgb(192,230,251) 52%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Multi-sports-poster-faces-blurred-July-24-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Multi-sports-poster-faces-blurred-July-24-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Multi-sports-poster-faces-blurred-July-24-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Multi-sports-poster-faces-blurred-July-24-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Multi-sports-poster-faces-blurred-July-24-1536x954.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Multi-sports-poster-faces-blurred-July-24.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>BE ACTIVE:&nbsp;<\/em>Fun activities for everyone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We provide activities for children and teenagers, social groups for adults and outings for the whole family. We want to create opportunities for connection and joy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;background:linear-gradient(315deg,rgb(155,248,242) 0%,rgb(192,230,251) 51%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-183353-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2001\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-183353-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-183353-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-183353-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-183353-1536x955.png 1536w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-19-183353.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>FEEL<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>&nbsp;SUPPORTED:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<strong>Practical help and advice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you need help navigating diagnosis, education, benefits, or day to day advice our friendly team is here to guide you. We offer free advice via phone, email, or face-to-face meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgb(155,248,242) 0%,rgb(192,230,251) 56%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/workshop-2-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/workshop-2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/workshop-2-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/workshop-2-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/workshop-2-1536x954.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/workshop-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>LEARN:<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Training and workshops<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We empower parents, carers, and professionals with the knowledge and skills to better understand and support autistic and neurodiverse individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our journey started in 2005 as a small group of parents but we\u2019ve grown into a thriving charity thanks to the support and generosity of our funders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/index.php\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Get to know ASD Family Help and get in touch today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ASDFamily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Connect with us on social media!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_31\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"31\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/asdfamilyhelp.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe everyone deserves to feel supported and empowered. 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