Support for Families with SEND Children
Please follow the links below to access various resources that may help you further in supporting your child's needs.
Local support
Kids First Forum: https://www.mertonmencap.org.uk/services/kids-first-forum/
Merton autism Parent Service (M.A.P.S): https://www.mertonmencap.org.uk/services/merton-autism-parent-service-maps/
MIASS (Merton Information, Advice and Support Service) is co-commissioned by Merton Council and the NHS to provide free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people (aged 0-25) with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers who live in Merton. https://directories.merton.gov.uk/kb5/merton/directory/service.page?id=8qBxmznqIaM&localofferchannel=0
ADHD
Young Minds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/adhd/
ADHD Foundation:https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/services-for-families/
Autism
National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/family-support
NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/autism-and-everyday-life/help-for-families/
Communication
Speech and Language UK: https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-professionals/
ICAN: https://www.icancharity.org.uk/
Sensory/Physical
ERIC: https://eric.org.uk/sensory-needs-and-toileting/
https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/advice/dyspraxia-in-children/
Cognition/Learning
Dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/