SociALLise is the name of our range of social groups for ALL ages.
Groups take place weekly or fortnightly during school termtime at either the Old Schoolhouse in Westhill or Belgrave House in Rosemount, Aberdeen.
Sessions are designed to be a safe space for individuals with neurodivergent or complex conditions to meet others similar to them so they can make friends and build social skills. Our team of staff will support everyone to build their tolerance for group and social settings and share vital strategies they can use to improve their resilience and confidence.
We deliberately keep group sizes small to accommodate for everyone’s needs and make sure everyone gets chance to participate. Unfortunately this means sessions become full quickly and currently most groups are full.
Email us (info@sensationall.org.uk) to request to join the waiting list for one of the below groups – once you are offered a place, it is yours for as long as you want it!
SociALLise Primary (7-11 years – fortnightly)
SociALLise Teens (12-17 years – currently 3 sessions running a week)
Girls Group (aimed at secondary school-aged girls with social anxiety – weekly)
SociALLise Plus+ (teens with learning disabilities and complex needs – weekly)
Young Adult SociALLise (YAS) (school-leavers to 24 years – weekly)
Please note: We deliberately do not use an automated booking system so we can ensure your young person is offered the group that best fits their needs. Age is used as a rough guide but once we’ve met your young person’s we will consider which session is a good match for their personality and ability level. As they grow, we may offer to move them into different groups if their needs evolve.
We also have activity sessions for Adults with complex needs and support groups for those with neurodivergent conditions – click here for details.
Please register with us before signing up for a session or activity. This will give us the important information we need to know about your loved one to ensure the support we provide is suitable for their needs.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of our children and vulnerable adults is our highest priority and we have strict procedures and policies for safeguarding – if you wish to view a copy of the policy please let us know.
All our staff and volunteers are PVG checked with Disclosure Scotland and complete annual safeguarding and child protection training.
