| Speech and Language |
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Communication is a vital skill that all children need to learn. Without it they will not reach their full potential. Talking Point give parents and carers the information they need to help their children develop these school. Free resources available. |
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I CAN is the charity that helps children with speech and language difficulties across the UK. The charity works to create a society where their special needs are recognises, understood and met so that they have the same opportunities in life as other children. |
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Afasic provide information and training for parents and professionals as well as produces a range of publications. |
| ADD/ADHD |
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The ADHD Foundation works in partnership with individuals, families, doctors, teachers and other agencies to improving emotional well being, educational attainment, behaviour and life chances through better understanding and self management of ADHD, ASD and related learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, Irlen’s Syndrome, dyscalculia and Tourette’s Syndrome. |
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The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. We provide people friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Disorder to anyone who needs assistance. |
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Young Minds is the Uk's leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people. |
AUTISM |
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Sycamore Trust UK aims to offer a range of services to support families, educate the community and empower individuals of all ages to flourish and be valued members of society. |
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The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. |
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Romford Autistic Group (RAGS) is a support group set up by parents of children with autism within Havering. A group was founded after a a group of dads wanted to socialise with their children in an accepting, tolerant and non-judgemental environment. |
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SNAP is an organisation based in Brentwood for families offering them support and activities for children and young people with special needs. |
| Other Areas of Need |
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National Deaf Children's Society is the only UK charity solely dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them. |
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Mencap is the UK's leading disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. |
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Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech in spoken word order. |
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The Dyspraxia Foundation is a country wide charity set up by two mothers. The foundation seeks every opportunity to increase understanding of Dyspraxia. |
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The National Children's Bureau is the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector bringing together professionals, practitioners and policy makers. They work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people |
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Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunity as everyone else. We provide information and advice to disabled people and their families. |
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Contact a Family is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support. We bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances and for their right to be included and equal in society. |
| Reading and Writing Difficulties |
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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice of dyslexic people. Our vision is of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential. |
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Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with literacy difficulties and dyslexia. |
| Extra Information |
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SENDIASS formally Parents in Partnership offers impartial information, advice and support on all areas of special educational needs and/or disabilities to parents/carers, children and young people. |
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Jump Evolution trampoline park offer quiet session for children with special needs. |
