Activities and things to do
You should encourage your young person with SEND to take part in leisure activities and be part of their community, as part of their preparation for adult life. However it can be complicated to find accessible opportunities for your young person to get out and join in with others.
You will also need to help them get the balance right between learning or work, and doing fun things. Too much of either can lead to potential difficulties for them, further along the journey of preparing for adult life.
Leisure activities and things to do
What are your young person's interests? You could use the Norfolk Community Directory to match your young person's interests with an opportunity to get out and about. Possible opportunities include:
- Clubs and societies
- Sports and exercise
- Cinema
- Concerts and shows
- Football
- Art galleries, libraries and museums
- Acting and music
- Audio book clubs (opens new window)
Community activities
Your young person can help make their community a better place, using their life experiences, strengths and skills. It will give them the chance to develop their decision-making skills and speak up for themselves (self-advocacy).