Information about Autism, ADHD , and related conditions:

National Autistic Society

www.autism.org.uk

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Society

www.pdasociety.org.uk

ADHD Foundation

 adhdfoundation.org.uk

ADDISS

(National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service)

www.addiss.co.uk

ADDitude Magazine

www.additudemag.com

Sensory Processing Disorder

www.sensory-processing-disorder.com

Tourettes Action

www.tourettes-action.org.uk

Irlen Syndrome

irlen.com

ARFID Awareness UK

(Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

arfidawarenessuk.org

Local Support:

Neurodiversity Support in Herts

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/resources-for-parents-and-professionals/the-neurodiversity-hub.aspx

Information and Resources for families of Neurodivergent Children and young people in Herts, developed in partnership with Herts parents and charities, including the Neurodiversity Hub helpline, run by ADD-Vance

ADD-Vance

www.add-vance.org

ADD-Vance ADHD and Autism Trust Herts based charity supporting families and professionals involved in the care of children with Autism, ADHD or related conditions.

Carers In Herts

www.carersinherts.org.uk

Carers in Hertfordshire provides advice, information and support to unpaid carers – people looking after someone who is elderly, disabled, has a physical or mental illness or who misuses drugs or alcohol.

Families in Focus

www.familiesinfocus.co.uk

Families in Focus CIC support families of children with additional needs with parenting courses and parent network groups.

Potential Kids

www.potentialkids.org

Social and Educational Activities for neurodiverse children and young people in Herts

SENDIASS

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/support/sendiass.aspx

Herts Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service.

Space

www.spaceherts.org.uk

Supporting Families in Hertfordshire Autism . ADHD . Related Conditions.

Family Lives

https://www.familylives.org.uk

Supporting Families in Hertfordshire with parenting courses for children with SEN and support line.

TechSafe

https://techsafe.org.uk/info-hub/

TechSafe Information Hub where TechSafe provide bespoke online safety information and resources for both the Fostering and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Communities.

Local Offers and Parent Carer Forums:

Herts Parent Carers Involvement (Hertfordshire Parent Carer Forum)

www.hertsparentcarers.org.uk

Special Needs Action Panel (Central Bedfordshire Parent Carer Forum)

www.snappcf.org.uk

Useful Education Links:

List of Specialist Provision in Hertfordshire

Special schools and special provision in Hertfordshire

HPCI Guide for Parents of Children with SEND on Attendance and Exclusions

https://www.hertsparentcarers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Final-Col-HPCI-Exclusions-Parent-Guide-A4.pdf

Department of Education Exclusions Guidance

www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-exclusion

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

www.ipsea.org.uk

SOS!SEN

www.sossen.org.uk

Information and Advice for Children and Young People with SEND

National Helpline 0300 302 3731

Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Advice and Guidance on Equality Law and Education

Not Fine In School

https://notfineinschool.co.uk/

Support for School Attendance Difficulties

Support for your child in Mainstream School in Herts

How your child is supported in mainstream and the ‘ladder’ of support (hertfordshire.gov.uk)

Herts County Council Support for your child in Mainstream School, including info about the SENDSAS Specialist Advisory service, ASK Sali

Useful Health Links:

ADD-more (East and North Herts NHS Trust ADHD service)

www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/our-services/adhd-add

PALMS

www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/palms

PALMS (Positive behaviour, Autism, Learning disability and Mental health Service) works across the county providing a specialist multi-disciplinary approach to children and young people aged 0-19 who have a global learning disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Herts Child’s Occupational Therapy Service

www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/childrens-occupational-therapy

The Children’s Occupational Therapy service offers a child and family centred approach to support children and young people with their independence in all aspects of daily living, such as self-feeding, dressing and participating in play and school activities. Support with sensory issues and also home equipment and adaptations.

Herts Children and Young People’s Sensory Processing Service

www.hct.nhs.uk/sensory-processing-service

The Children and Young People’s Sensory Processing Service is a new three – tiered sensory service to support neurodivergent children and young people with their Sensory Processing Needs, including Occupational Therapists and other clinicians

Herts Children and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapy

speech and language therapy, speech, language, Children’s speech and language therapy, speech therapy, SALT, SLT | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (hct.nhs.uk)

The children and young people’s (CYP) speech and language therapy service offers a child- and family-centred approach to support CYP with speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) and those with eating and drinking difficulties in Hertfordshire.

Herts Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service

CAMHS Partnership (hpftcamhs.nhs.uk)

 Single Point of Access (SPA) 24/7 Mental Health Helpline

Herts residents of all ages, including carers, GPs and other professionals can contact our 24/7 Single Point of Access (SPA) Mental Health Helpline team at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year. The team can provide support for Herts residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis, need some mental health support or just want to talk on:

  • Freephone 0800 6444 101 or
  • NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health services *
  • If they are seriously ill or injured, dial 999 for the emergency services.

Other Links:

Autism Herts – Support for Young People and Adults

Support for Adults in Hertfordshire » Autism Bedfordshire

Support for Adults in Herts from Autism Herts provided by Autism Bedfordshire

Tracks Autism

www.tracks-autism.org.uk

Independent Specialist Early Years Centre for children with an autistic spectrum condition in Stevenage.

NESSIE

nessieined.com

North Herts Emotional Support in Schools CIC– Supporting Positive Mental Health in School

Council for Disabled Children (CDC)

https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk

Information and Resources for Parents

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