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Parent Support Links

Please use the following links to take you to a range of support services to support you to care for your child with SEND needs:

Support for Autism

https://www.aspens.org.

uk/

Aspens provides care and support to children and young people with a range of disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and those with complex needs from the age of 8 through to 25.

https://www.autism.org.

uk/

We're here to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. We are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.

https://www.nhs.uk/cond

itions/autism/

This guide can help if you or someone you care about is autistic or might be autistic.

Support for Dyslexia:

https://www.bdadyslexia.

org.uk/advice/children

A range of strategies for how to support your child at home.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/

bitesize/articles/z6mts4j

A useful article, and also a link to a great touch typing programme

 BBC’s Dance Mat Typing.

https://helenarkell.org.uk/

We provide specialist support, advice and information to people with dyslexia, and parents, teachers and employers.                    

Support for ADHD:

https://www.youngminds.

org.uk/

For children, parents and carers. Help, support and resources for children with ADHD. 

https://www.nhs.uk/condi

tions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/living-with/

Information and tips for parents of children with ADHD.

https://parents.actionforchild

ren.org.uk/

Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust for a range of mental health needs including ADHD

Support for Mental Health and Wellbeing:

https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/support Single Point of Access' (SPOA) helps young people in West Sussex gain access to the best possible support for their mental health.

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/your-space/health/emotional-wellbeing-and-mental-health/youth-emotional-support-yes-service/#overview

Youth Emotional Support (YES) is a free service for young people aged 11-18 looking for support with their wellbeing
https://www.westsussexmind.org/

An independent local mental health charity working in West Sussex. Free training for parents.


 

Please find below some documents that might help you with ways to support your child with SEND needs: