MindJam

MindJam offers emotional support, mentoring and guidance through gaming and game design. 

Our approach is positive, gentle encouragement with no demands. We can look at any aspect of computers, from playing and chatting together in favourite games such as Minecraft, Fortnite and Roblox, to learning Java, hosting a server, modding, creating games in Roblox Studio and Dreams, coding games in Python and Lua, video editing, animation, digital art, music, Esports, using Scratch, modelling in Blender, becoming trained and certified as a junior programmer in Unity and helping aim towards further education and employment. 

The purpose is to build self esteem, confidence, recognise skills and abilities and talk through anxieties, worries and goals whilst engaging in games and other interests. All our mentors are very experienced and trained in working with autistic young people and other conditions such as adhd, anxiety, trauma, ptsd and pda. Through positive, non-judgemental social interaction, tuition and play, we aim to provide the right support for their individual needs, whilst also providing an educational benefit through furthering skills in gaming, game design and coding.

Sessions are online and 121, and we can connect on whichever platform your young person is most comfortable with. We support young people aged between 6 and 25 years.