Autism & ADHD Resources and Useful Contacts
Communication Interaction Team works with children and young people (aged 4 – 18) who have speech, language and communication needs, providing advice, support and training to mainstream primary and secondary schools for those with language and communication as their main need.
Call 01752 668000 or email gateway@plymouth.gov.uk
National Autistic Society (NAS) – The NAS have lots of useful resources on their website including ‘After your child’s diagnosis’ https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/children/recently-diagnosed.aspx
There is an autism helpline: 0808 800 4104 (Mon-Thu 10am – 4pm, Fri 9am – 3pm). They also have a Parent to Parent service which is a confidential telephone support service provided by trained volunteers from their homes 0808 800 4106
www.autism.org.uk
Friends and Families of Special Children is a Plymouth based charity covering the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area. They support families who have children that experience all forms of disabilities, additional needs and difficulties. Sessions available are: Family Activities, Disabled Child Activities, Fun and Freedom Club, Support for Parents, Family Disability Information & Advice and Lending Library.
For further information please contact: Tel: 01752 204369
www.friendsandfamilies.org.uk
Kooth, from XenZone – An online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. Monday–Friday 12pm–10pm and Saturday-Sunday 6pm-10pm. For more information please visit www.xenzone.com.
If you are a parent looking for more information about Kooth, please email: parents@xenzone.com
Scope is a website dedicated to offering useful, practical advice and guidance around a range of conditions. They offer an online community where discussions take place around conditions like autism. Alongside this, they offer tips around money, work, relationships and dating.
For further information please contact, Tel: 0808 800 3333 or Email: helpline@scope.org.uk
www.scope.org.uk
YoungMinds – Ensuring you have your say in mental health services. The project works with NHS England to empower young people and their parents or carers, supporting people to be better informed about mental health and increasing the participation of young people and parents or carers.
Elefriends – a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
MindEd – Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together.
My ADHD– Offers helpful information about the diagnosis
ADHD and You – Offers helpful information about ADHD for parents and young people.
ARC is a sensory friendly and nurturing life skills centre that provides a bespoke therapeutic and training environment for young people and adults who have ASC and/or other complex needs.
Contact 01752 600421. Send an email to:info@arc-plymouth.uk https://www.arc-plymouth.uk
ADHD Foundation – Neurodiversity Charity is an integrated health and education service offering a unique lifespan – strength based service, for the 1 in 5 people who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome.
There is helpful advice and support for parents and young people. www.adhdfoundation.co.uk
ADHD UK– is a new charity focused on ADHD. It has been created by people with ADHD for people with ADHD. Their mission is to help those affected by ADHD – either those that have the condition or people close to them: family, friends, employers, and co-workers. Their aim to provide quality information, support and provide research into the condition. www.adhd.co.uk/
Local Support Groups
SUPER TRAMP
Trampolining support sessions open to anyone aged 5+. Thursdays 4pm – 5pm and Saturdays 5pm – 6pm. Tel: 01752 710791
www.supertrampplymouth.co.uk
PLYMOUTH MUSIC ZONE
Sensory sounds – music making activities for children aged 4–16 with PMLD, ASD/SEN. Every Tuesday 4pm – 5pm.
To book please call Glyn on 01752 213690 or Email: info@plymouthmusiczone.org.uk
CLIP ‘N’ CLIMB
Offer sessions for children with specific needs to enjoy their facilities in a quieter, calmer environment and to meet other families facing similar issues. For ages 4+.
Tel: 01752 717567 www.plymouth.clipnclimb.co.uk
OAKS RUGBY
For children with additional needs. For more details contact Mel Boalch, Tel: 07855 475944 or Email: melanie.boalch@sky.com
PLYMOUTH MARJON ABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Football skills and coaching for children with special needs and disabilities aged 6–12. Beginners, improvers and more advanced football players are all welcome.
For more information please contact: Chris Smietanka on 01752 636700 or Email: csmietanka@marjon.ac.uk
THE BARNE BARTON JUNIOR RAIDERS
Offering football sessions to those with a learning disability, sensory impairment or autism aged between 5–11 years old.
For more information contact Michelle Meenan, Tel: 07841 020162 or Email: seachelle73@sky.com
ARGYLE COMMUNITY TRUST – JUNIOR ABILITY COUNTS
Football for young players with a disability. For more information call the Trust on 01752 562561
KEYHAM KOLTS ACTIVE AUTISM FOOTBALL CLUB
Football club for players with autism and aspergers, age 8-16. Open to all levels of ability and engagement.
Contact Secretary Ashley Harris on 07912 089838. E-mail: ashley.harris@devonfa.com
DEVONPORT PARK ACTIVITY CENTRE
The Devonport Park Activity Centre offer a variety of different and fun activities. For more information please call the Devon Park Activity Centre on 01752 500496 or email: devonportpark@routeways.org.uk
4 ME AND MY FRIENDS
This group is for young people who are on the Autistm Spectrum; they don’t have to have been statemented or diagnosed but do need to be on the spectrum. The group is broken down into two sessions by “age”, the first being 10-14 years old at 4:30-6pm and the second being 14-19 years old at 6.30-8pm. All sessions take place on Wednesdays at the: Efford Youth Centre, Blandford Road, PL3 6HU.
Email: 4meandmyfriends@plymouth.gov.uk or Tel: 01752 307695 / 312503.
BUD CLUB
A fun and supportive group for parents, families and children who have accessed CAMHS or have a diagnosis of autism or ADHD. A group where you can relax, make new friends, meet other families and get friendly and specialist support from experienced staff and volunteers. Every other Thursday from 6pm – 8pm at Hamoaze House.
For more information please contact: Nicky Evans: info@giveachildachance.org.uk
If you need to contact us about anything else, please use any of the methods below: