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Autism Social Communication Education Training Service phoneline |
0114 250 6800 |
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A local charity for autistic people and their families |
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A charity which supports adults and young people with autism & other needs with supported living, day opportunities and employment. Employment Support (18yrs and over), Positive Steps - a new six week course to help you overcome challenges and build confidence |
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Bringing together parent carers from across Sheffield to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice around SEND: |
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The Peer Support Workers offer parent carers: Information, advice and signposting to relevant services Confidential one-to-one support via telephone, video call or face-to-face meetings in a community space (flexible appointment times) Information sessions about common issues Drop-in sessions where parents can meet other parents facing similar challenges |
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Independent charity offering support to Sheffield carers by providing high quality information, advice, advocacy and support |
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A national charity based in London |
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A national organisation based in Derby offering online ‘Cuppa and a chat’ sessions |
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The free, credit-card sized, Autism Alert cards help police and other emergency services workers communicate with autistic residents better. |
Parent and Carer Toolkit for families with neurodivergent children/young people
Local and national sources of advice and support for parents and carers of neurodivergent children/young people
This information was made by the Autism Social Communication Education and Training Service (ASCETS).
You can find more help, advice, and services on the Sheffield Directory. This includes the SEND Local Offer.
ASCETS is not linked to any of the groups or companies listed. They are shared in good faith, based on what others have said and how they support neurodiverse people.
If you have a problem with any of the organisations listed, please e-mail us at localoffer@sheffield.gov.uk. We will take the link off our page. You can also let us know if you think any other organisations should be included.
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Trampoline park. |
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SEN trampolining sessions (check website for up-coming sessions) |
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based in Killamarsh, has SEN play sessions on Tuesday, Thursdays and first Sunday every month (email: killamarshsc@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk for enquiries) |
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Spectrum Circus – autism friendly classes |
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Baby and toddler plus 0-25 SEND sensory sessions |
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a purpose-built soft play facility at Firth Park Methodist Church. See their Facebook and Instagram for regular updates. Quiet sessions in their soft play area (with access to their sensory room) are run on a Saturday every 4 weeks. Sessions limited to 6 families at a time and booking is essential. |
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Under 5s sensory play sessions - not autism specific, but may be of interest to children with a passion for transport |
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Autistic Children and Carers Together (ACCT) Sheffield groups: |
Family, children and young peoples’ social groups |
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Digital art and animation, workshops and accredited courses |
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An online gaming community for autistic young people focused on building friendships, self-acceptance and advocacy |
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An inclusive community arts organisation running performing arts classes and clubs for children and adults |
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Further information on groups and a wide range of subjects relating to SEND in Sheffield |
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SEND Travel Assessment and Training team |
If your child has an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), or is currently undergoing an assessment for an EHCP, they may be eligible for travel support.
They arrange home to school transport, Independent Travel Training and Post 16 travel support for eligible children and young adults.
Contact the Travel Assessment and Training Team on 0114 205 3542. |
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Hospital |
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Advice on assistance for children with learning disabilities or autism: |
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Includes information on Reasonable Adjustments, Hospital Passport and Paediatric Pain Profile. |
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My Health Passport is a resource for autistic people who might need hospital treatment. |
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Sleep |
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Sleep support advice. |
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Not autism specific, advice for families of children with a range of neurological conditions. |
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Toileting |
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Advice and guidance on toileting. |
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Supports children under 16 from Sheffield.
GPs, health visitors, school nurses and secondary care professionals can refer your child to this service. |
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Eating |
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Advice and guidance on eating |
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National charity offering information and support on a range of eating disorders.
They have an information page on ARFID (avoidant/restricted food intake). |
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Sensory toys and equipment |
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A not for profit shop, part of the charity Contact. |
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Emotional and mental health |
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Door 43 (Sheffield Futures) |
Mental health and wellbeing service for young people aged 13-25 who are feeling low or anxious. (Not a crisis service, referral may take around 2 weeks). |
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Online mental wellbeing community for ages 10 to 25. |
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - mental health support by text. |
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Information on mental health services, activities and resources. |
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Sheffield Children’s NHS – ‘Understanding and Managing Difficult Feelings in Autism’ |
Videos and resources for families who have autistic children. |
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Sheffield Children’s NHS – Managing Anxiety in Autistic Children |
Resource includes a variety of strategies and tips that will help further your understanding of anxiety. |
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Purple Ella discusses a strategy for managing and balancing energy levels. |
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Guide for parents and carers on autistic burnout. |
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Bereavement and loss |
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Advice on bereavement for parent/carers |
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National charity helping people through bereavement. Signs of grief in a child. |
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Cruse’s youth website offering bereavement support and advice. |
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Making Friends |
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Ambitious About Autism - Making friends as an autistic young person |
A national charity based in London |
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Advice and guidance for parent and carers on making friends |
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Autistic Children and Carers Together (ACCT) Sheffield groups: |
Children and young peoples’ social groups |
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Regularly organise online and in-person events where children and families can meet others without fear of judgment. |
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Siblings |
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A national charity supporting people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister |
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Twinkle (Sparkle Sheffield – scroll down to the bottom of their page for more detail) |
A sibling support group for children aged 7-16yrs who have an Autistic sibling. E-mail: info@sparklesheffield.co.uk |
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A national charity that has advice on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16. |
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A national charity that has advice on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for individuals over 16. |
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A national charity giving you the top 5 questions and answers on Carers Allowance. |
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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) – What is gender identity? |
National charity with advice on gender identity |
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Supporting trans and gender questioning students: Advice to help school and college staff support gender variant or questioning students in the educational environment. |
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They are a Sheffield based charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus (LGBTQ+) young people and sexual health/HIV.
They run youth groups, parent/carer groups and offer training to schools and settings. |
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A national charity raising awareness and providing services for autistic people. |
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A national charity raising awareness and providing services for autistic people. |
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A national charity raising awareness and providing services for autistic people. |
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National Autistic Society – Helping young people to understand their autistic identify |
National charity giving advice and information for families and young people. |
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Statement on neurodiversity. |
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A website about autism for autistic young people. |
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Mae Grant, autistic teenager shares her story in a CBBC film. |
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Rebecca Duffus is a specialist advisory teacher for autism and her website helps you to understand, support and celebrate autistic young people. |
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Purple Ella |
An autistic mum who shares content on autism on YouTube/Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/TikTok. |
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A student who is a mental health activist and autism advocate. |
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Created by Chris Bonnello an autistic ex-teacher, author and autism advocate. He shares content on Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Twitter. |
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Autistic YouTuber. |
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Schooling tips for parents of autistic children. |
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A registered charity which campaigns for better recognition and diagnosis of autistic girls, with a website and a Facebook group. |
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Free online magazine. The first UK magazine for parents of autistic children, co-founded by a parent and a Speech and Language Therapist. |
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An author, blogger and illustrator, Sally Cat shares her experiences through her website, on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok and has authored her own book on the subject. |