Special Educational Needs & Disability Support

Young Carers - https://www.warwickshireyoungcarers.org.uk/  

Are you a young carer?  Warwickshire Young Carers work with young carers from the age of 8 upwards and aim to help make a difference to their lives by encouraging them to take time out to relax, take a break and to realise their own dreams.

Warwickshire SENDIASS - (Special Education Needs Information Advice and Support Services) supports parents and carers of all Warwickshire children with special educational needs and disabilities, from 0 - 25 years of age. It is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people up to 25 years. Warwickshire SENDIAS offers independent support for parents and families who have children and young people with a SEND. https://www.kids.org.uk/warwickshire-sendiass-front-page

Support for ASD/ADHD

Information and Advice for Neurodivergent People and their Families: https://dimensions.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/Documents/Information%20and%20Advice%20for%20Neurodivergent%20People%20and%20their%20Families.pdf

Here are some websites for support and information about ASD:

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/parents 

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families/parenting-support/4 

CWRise – parent and carer resources.  Click here - Recommended Resources | CAMHS (cwrise.com)

Rugby Autism Support Group  

Rugby Autism Network is a registered charity. The organisation aims to support parents helping them to do their best and enabling families to enjoy more quality time together. They organise events which offer a chance for parents and carers to get to know each other. Gatherings such as breakfast support meetings with occasional guest speakers, autism friendly activities and opportunities for the children to make new friends. Details can be found on the Rugby Autism Network Events page https://www.rugbyautismnetwork.co.uk/ or contact admin@rugbyautismnetwork.co.uk 

Autism based Parenting Programmes are now available by booking through Eventbrite (12 weeks) http://childrenandfamilies.eventbrite.com

- CASP - child autism support program, for parents with children aged 4 - 12yrs   

- TASP - teenage autism support program, for parents with a young person 13-18yrs  

For Autism (awaiting diagnosis or diagnosed):  Children's Community Autism Support Service (CCASS) 

Click here: Resources - Community Autism Support Service CASS (casspartnership.org.uk)

-Understanding what a diagnosis of autism means to a child  

-Maintaining & improving engagement with education  

-Strengthening family relationship  

-Preventing escalation of mental health issues & reducing behaviours of concern  

-Increasing resilience & improving health & wellbeing  

-Developing independent living skills & managing life transitions  

-Accessing the community & socialising 

 Act for Autism- https://actforautism.co.uk/ 

-have workshops on the autistic spectrum, seminars relating to autism, coaching, projects, films 

Girl with the Curly hair/Boy with Spikey Hair 

https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/- has books, animation, courses and training for parents and young people.

Young Minds on Autism & Mental health -https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/autism-and-mental-health/

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

The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity - an integrated health and education service https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

Children with Disabilities Team (CWDT) Consultation 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cwdt-qa-30-minute-consultation-tickets-102662606620

This is an event for parents / carers, looking for additional advice around complex social care issues for their child / young person who has been diagnosed with a disability and live in Warwickshire.