Sport

[dclcfc]

My son who is 33 and has autism, would like to play sport, but is not having any luck finding groups that except adults with learning difficulties.

We are based in Warwickshire.

Any ideas would be welcome.

Thanks.

[Shue Community friend]

Hi dclcfc and welcome. Do you have a special olympics group within your area? My son attends our local group every Saturday and loves it. They offer a variety of sports and he has made so many friends there. They have the opportunity to represent the group in local competitions and it gives them enjoyment, a sence of belonging and well needed exercise. Best wishes.

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello dclcfc

Welcome to this community. I have had a look round and there are few groups that might be able to help:

* Inclusive leisure opportunities - warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20810...

* Way Ahead - wayaheaduk.org/activityserv...

* Enrych - enrych.org.uk/what-we-do/en...

* Rugby Gateway club - newdirectionsrugby.org.uk/g...

* Bedworth Disabled Swimming club - bedworthdisabledswimming.co...

* ASA Plus - asaplus.co.uk/ - This groups seems to cover the whole of Warwickshire.

I haven't had any contact with any of these, but would be worth checking with them to see if they are suitable for your son.

I am sorry if some of these are a little way from you - I am not familiar with your area.

The Special Olympics is also a great idea - here is their website - specialolympicsgb.org.uk/ge...

There are also a few more ideas on our Get Active webpage - mencap.org.uk/about-us/our-...

I hope you find something suitable.

cheers

Sarah

[Charlie2750 Community friend]

Hello dclcfc my son takes part in cricket and a lot of counties have a disabled cricket team.Some have training sessions throughout the winter.Google Warwickshire cricket.

[longJon6ft9]

Hi my name is Jon Stonebridge I am the Mencap, Round the World Challenge Project Manager for the centre of the country. One of the areas we are in is Coventry and Warwickshire. We are working with Wasps, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, Way Ahead and others to deliver activities for people with learning disabilities. For more information on the programme please see the link below:

rtwc.mencap.org.uk/how_to_t...

You can sign your son up as an individual through the page or if you want to contact me directly on [e-mail] I can let you know more about the programme, where activity is taking place and how to get involved.

I shall look forward to hearing from you.

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello again dclcfc

I have been in touch with our sports team and Jon has asked me to post this for him:

Hi my name is Jon Stonebridge I am the Mencap, Round the World Challenge Project Manager for the centre of the country.

One of the areas we are in is Coventry and Warwickshire. We are working with Wasps, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, Way Ahead and others to deliver activities for people with learning disabilities. For more information on the programme please see the link below:

rtwc.mencap.org.uk/how_to_t...

You can sign your son up as an individual through the page or if you want to contact me directly on [e-mail] I can let you know more about the programme, where activity is taking place and how to get involved.

I shall look forward to hearing from you.

thanks

Jon

I really hope this helps.

Cheers, Sarah