Merton Autism Parent Service (M.A.P.S)
M.A.P.S provide advice and support for parents of children and young people with an autism spectrum disorder.
The service is confidential and is delivered by trained staff and parent advisors. We offer care and understanding and also practical strategies, information and tools in line with best practice.
- Communication
- Positive behaviour
- Friendships
- Anxiety
- Sensory issues
- Sleep
- and more
We offer support and advice on a range of home and community parenting issues using an established toolkit of resources;
We refer parents to useful websites, local services, apps, parent forums, and parenting courses
We help parents them with practical tools and strategies such as visual communication aids, sleep hygiene, and basic positive behaviour support strategies.
Website
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MAPS webpage
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Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Maria Solari / Tuhina Shaikh
- Contact Position
- (MAPS Coordinator) /(Administrator)
- Telephone
- 020 3963 0597 020 3963 0597
- [office.admin@mertonmencap.org.uk, maps.coordinator@mertonmencap.org.uk]
Location
- Address
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Chaucer Centre
Canterbury Road
Morden
- Postcode
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SM4 6PX
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Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Wednesdays
- Session Information
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10am to 1pm (term-time only) via Zoom or via email
WhatsApp or telephone
Availability
- Referral not required
- Referral Details
Ring or email to book a session
Parents must have a child or young person aged 0 - 25 with a diagnosis of ASD or a referral for a possible ASD diagnosis;
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