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Here is a comprehensive overview of the wide array of activities that ChAPS provides for families, ready for you to explore.

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WHAT WE DO AT ChAPS

FOR CHILDREN

We run a range of activities on a monthly basis.


We also run Lego Therapy, Play Therapy and Mindfulness for children, all in small similar ability groups for 6-8 weeks. The Club is our specialised socialisation group running weekly in Northwich. We have extra holiday activities like raft building, climbing, farm visits, boat trips, tubing etc.

FOR ADULTS

We run an Independence and Living Skills programme in small groups and our Learning4Life programme. 


There’s also Spectrum Connect - our adults’ social group in Runcorn, Winsford & Chester; Crafty Club - weekly in Northwich; counselling; a monthly walk in Delamere Forest, and extra social activities like bingo or quiz nights etc.

FOR PARENTS

We have lots of daytime and evening parent support meetings where you can learn how other parents access services or gain advice about an issue you are struggling to deal with. 


We are now funded to provide parent training programmes in West Cheshire, Vale Royal & South Cheshire CCG areas. The topics covered include autism and diagnosis, communication, senses and sensory issues, sleep, understanding and positively managing behaviour, anxiety, listening, understanding and interacting effectively, puberty and sex education, and girls on the spectrum


We also offer Masking, PDA and Sensory training which is delivered by a Specialist Teacher. A ‘Making Mindfulness a Habit’ course is also available to parents. ChAPS also provides counselling, advice & support and runs social events..


We run the Attention Card scheme in partnership with Cheshire Police and now Merseyside Police for anyone with a medical diagnosis which is a superb initiative giving support in emergency situations. An optional part of the application form is to list a person’s difficulties, and this information is then put onto the Cheshire and Merseyside Police’s intelligence data systems. We run this in conjunction with autism awareness training of police officers. You can print an application form here. here.

MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Parents Meetings

    Chester

    Every 4th Wednesday in the month 1-3pm

    St Mary’s Handbridge Centre Chester CH4 7HL


    Ellesmere Port 

    Every 1st Thursday in the month   7.45-9pm

    Bushido Ju-Jitsu The Community Hub E Port CH65 9BD


    Knutsford

    Every 3rd Thursday in the month 11am-1pm

    Kilton Inn A50 Warrington Road Hoo Green WA16 0PZ

    For parents of adult children


    Northwich

    Every 4th Monday in the month    7.30-9pm

    ChAPS Autism Ark Navigation Road Northwich CW8 1BE


    Chester

    & Northwich

    Parents Walk & Talks

    Twice monthly in both Northwich & Chester

    Please refer to our monthly newsletter for more info

  • Chester Activities


    Kidz Club For kids aged 7-11

    Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 4.30-6pm

    St Marys Handbridge Centre Chester CH4 7HL


    Youth Club For kids aged 11-17

    Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 4.30-6pm

    St Marys Handbridge Centre Chester CH4 7HL


    Animal Therapy For children on the spectrum aged 3 and up

    Every 3rd Sunday of the month

    Freedom Equine Centre Mickle Trafford CH2 4JT

  • Ellesmere Port Activities

    Kidz Club

    For Kidz aged 7-11

    Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 5.45-7.15pm

    Bushido Ju-Jitsu The Community Hub E Port CH65 9BD


    Youth Club For kids aged 11-17

    Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 6-7.30pm

    Bushido Ju-Jitsu The Community Hub E Port CH65 9BD


    Swimming Family Session

    Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 4.45-5.45pm

    Ellesmere Port Sports Village CH65 9LB


    Multi Sports

    Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 3.30-4.30pm

    Ellesmere Port Sports Village CH65 9LB

  • Winsford Activities

    Trampoline Park

    Every 4th Wednesday 4.30-6.30pm

    Urban Air Winsford CW7 3RL


    Youth Club Postponed due to COVID

    For ages 11-17

    Every 1st and 3rd Monday 6.45-8.15pm

    New Images Nixon Drive Winsford CW7 2HG


    Spectrum Connect For adults

    Every 1st and 3rd Monday 8.30-10pm

    New Images Winsford, CW7 2HG

  • Northwich Activities

    Swimming Family session

    Every 1st Saturday of the month 4.15-5pm

    Northwich Memorial Court Chester Way Northwich CW9 5QJ


    Playbarn Postponed due to COVID

    Family session

    Every 2nd Monday of the month 5-6.30pm

    Blakemere Craft Centre CW8 2EB


    Yoga for Adults

    Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 1-2pm

    ChAPS Autism Ark Navigation Road Northwich CW8 1BE


    Delamere Walk Every 4th Friday of the month 12-2pm

    Delamere Station Delamere Forest CW8 2JD

    Crafty ClubEvery 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 1-2.30pm

    ChAPS Autism Ark Navigation Road Northwich CW8 1BE

  • Halton Activities

    Youth Club Ages 11 to 17

    Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 7-8.30pm

    The Acorn Club Laburnum Grove Runcorn WA7 5EX


    Anti-gravity Yoga Postponed due to COVID

    Kids Ages 6 to 12

    Every 2nd Sunday of the month 12.30-2.30pm

    Widnes Martial Arts Waterloo Road Widnes WA8 0QR


    Family Swim Every 3rd Saturday of the month 5.30-6.30pm

    Beechwood Community Centre Runcorn WA7 3HB


    Spectrum Connect For adults

    Every 4th Monday

    Alternative venue each month in Widnes or Runcorn