Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

General Support:

SENDIAS – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service
https://westsussexsendias.org/
The West Sussex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service provides impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Support for Specific Needs:

Aspens Family Support
https://www.aspens.org.uk/
Aspens offers services for children and young people with a range of disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and/or those with complex needs aged 8-25 (18-25 with EHCP) across West Sussex. Their services are aimed at those who may be in or out of education, facing social isolation or unable to access group-based activities. Their Children's Services support children and young people to develop skills required to become independent and confident young people, through a range of activities at outreach centres, in the community and in their own homes.

Child Autism UK
https://www.childautism.org.uk/
Child Autism UK is a national charity providing support and information to parents of young children with autism, together with early intervention training, behavioural services and advice on early diagnosis. Child Autism UK provides a free helpline.

Dyslexia Assist
https://www.dyslexia-assist.org.uk/
Dyslexia Assist is a small charity started by parents with dyslexic children to share information, tips, ideas and experiences.

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
https://www.helenarkell.org.uk/
Helen Arkell offer dyslexia support and advice to anyone who may need it, whether they think they have dyslexia or care for someone who may have dyslexia. They support children and adults alike and offer assessments and specialist tuition as well as a range of support and information.

Live & Love It – Occupational Therapy Services
https://www.live-loveit.co.uk/contact-us/
A private Occupational Therapy service based in Horsham supporting children to develop the skills they need to Live life and Love it! They can help children with sensory processing difficulties, attention and regulations, self-care skills, handwriting and fine motor skills and gross motor skills and co-ordination.

National Autistic Society
https://www.autism.org.uk/
The National Autistic Society offers advice and guidance for those with, or caring for someone with autism.

The Communication Trust
https://ican.org.uk/about-us/
The Communication Trust is a coalition of more than 50 not-for-profit organisations, who provide support to children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Tourettes Sussex
https://westsussex.local-offer.org/services/1036
Tourettes Sussex is a local support group giving advice and support to adults and children and their families.