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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: www.mertonmencap.org.uk/services/kids-first-forum/

Merton autism Parent Service (M.A.P.S): 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. www.directories.merton.gov.uk/kb5/merton/directory/service.page?id=8qBxmznqIaM&localofferchannel=0

ADHD

Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/adhd/

ADHD Foundation: www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/services-for-families/

Autism

National Autistic Society: www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/support-in-the-community/family-support

NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/autism-and-everyday-life/help-for-families/

WellChild: www.wellchild.org.uk/organisations-and-resources-for-families-with-an-autistic-child

Communication

Speech and Language UK: www.speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-professionals

ICAN: www.icancharity.org.uk

Sensory/Physical

ERIC: www.eric.org.uk/sensory-needs-and-toileting

www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/advice/dyspraxia-in-children

Cognition/Learning

Dyslexia: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

www.helenarkell.org.uk