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/

WellChild: https://www.wellchild.org.uk/get-support/information-hub/organisations-and-resources-for-families-with-an-autistic-child/

 

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/

https://helenarkell.org.uk/