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ABA Horizons

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Advice and support

Age

From birth to 11 years old

07789 414 817 or 01206 258045

Updated: 27/09/2023

Ambitious about Autism

Advice and support

Our ambition is to ensure all autistic children and young people can learn, thrive and achieve and lead fulfilling lives

Age

From 16 to 25 years old

020 8815 5444

Updated: 24/04/2023

Autism - A Hands on Approach

07966 399 709

Updated: 29/09/2023

Autism - A Hands On Approach - Online Workshops

Online workshops supporting autism

07966 399 709

Updated: 16/04/2024

Autism and UK airports

Support and advice

Improving assistance for passengers with autism

Updated: 05/12/2023

Autism Education Trust (AET)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Advice and support

Helping children and young people with autism to receive an education, and to reach their full potential.

Updated: 05/12/2023

Autizma

Support and advice

Our aim is to support services who support children, young people and adults

07956 002933 or 07950 940030

Updated: 25/04/2023

BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Online support

Practical advice and activities. Accessible to all

Updated: 25/04/2023

Cerebra

Working wonders for children with brain conditions

Children with a brain condition: Support and Advice service

Charity for children with neurological conditions and brain injuries offering direct, ongoing support and funding vital research.

Age

From 0 to 16 years old

0800 328 1159 (freephone)

Updated: 10/10/2023

Contact for families with disabled children

Advice and support

Charity that supports families with disabled children.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 808 3555 (free helpline Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm)

Updated: 28/04/2023

Disability driving

Disability Driving Instructors for SEND young people.

Age

From 17 years old

0844 800 7355

Updated: 11/10/2023

Dravet Syndrome UK

Dravet Syndrome UK was created in 2008 by a group of parents who came together looking for support, resources and information relating to a rare, little known neurological condition called Dravet Syndrome.

Information and resources

01246 912 421 (available 10.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday)

Updated: 11/10/2023

Future Directions CIC

Future Directions CIC is a values based organisation with the experience and expertise in delivering social care services to individuals with complex needs.

Disability and mental health support and advice service

Personalised support including: learning disabilities; autism spectrum; history/at risk of offending; mental health, complex needs.

Age

From 18 years old

0161 769 9000

Broadgate, OL9 9XA

Updated: 10/08/2023

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium

Support and advice services

A point of contact for anyone in Greater Manchester needing information about autism and related issues. Acessible to all.

Age

Any age

0161 998 4667

Stockport, SK3 0RF

Updated: 09/01/2024

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium - Grow in confidence in your Autism

Online monthly meeting

Virtual meeting on Zoom exclusively for autistic adults, to allow them to meet other people, discuss matters of general interest, and share their experiences and ideas.

Mark Simpson: 07876 746 403

Updated: 20/05/2022

Greater Manchester Autism Consortium Online Webinar

Online Webinar

Autism seminar for families

Updated: 20/05/2022

I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

Support group

I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester works across the 10 Manchester Boroughs and supports children and adults who are autistic and their families.

Age

10 years to adult

0161 866 8483

Various locations across Greater Manchester

Updated: 02/06/2023

Independent Options Community Support

Support and advice for children with special needs

Supporting children and young people with additional needs to participate in mainstream activities with their peers.

Age

From 0 to 26 years old

0161 456 6502

Various venues

Updated: 17/03/2023

Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Service

Hospital support service

Age

Any age

Updated: 11/10/2023

National Autistic Society

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support and advice

Age

All ages

0808 800 1050

Updated: 09/06/2023

NICE guidance for Autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis

Accessible to all

Age

From 0 to 19 years old

0300 323 0140

Updated: 23/03/2023

Oldham CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service), formerly Healthy Young Minds.

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Support , advice and health care

Specialist services to children and young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

Age

From 0 to 18 years old

Referrals; 0161 770 8332, Queries: 0161 716 2020

Royal Oldham Hospital, OL1 2JH

Updated: 10/10/2023

PANS PANDAS UK

Awareness support education

PANS PANDAS UK is a charity which was established by a dedicated group of parents with children who are affected by these conditions

Updated: 27/07/2023

Parenting Smart

Parenting support

Want some tried and tested tips parents have found helpful? Accessible to all.

Age

4 - 11 years old

020 7923 5500

Updated: 19/07/2023

Relax Kids Oldham

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Age

From 3 to 18 years old

07810 617 909

Updated: 11/12/2023

Respect for all - Counselling

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For Autistic People, People with Learning Disabilities, and Their Families and Carers

We believe that each person is unique and has potential. We show our respect through taking the time and effort to communicate with clients at a pace and in a way that is both helpful and empowering.

0161 532 4075

Updated: 16/12/2022

SENDCode

SENDCode is a specialist programme designed for young people who are unable to access school or Post-16 providers because of environmental or social factors.

Specialist programme

Age

11 to 16 years old

0161 505 0474

Updated: 10/10/2023

The Big Ambition - Have Your Say

The Big Ambition is a national survey of children and young people across England.

Online Survey

020 7783 8330

Children’s Commissioner for England, Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT,

Updated: 10/10/2023

The Light Autism Friendly Film Showings

At The Light we believe the magic of the big screen is for everyone, and we strive to ensure our venues and programmes are accessible to all.

Cinema supporting autism

Updated: 08/03/2024

The Palace & Opera House Relaxed Young Company – Youth Theatre Programme

A new youth theatre programme is launching at The Palace & Opera House for young people on the autism spectrum aged 13 – 18.

0161 245 6635

Updated: 20/06/2023

The SENsory Hub

Our offer is to support children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD and other SEND conditions helping their families, and carers.

Support for children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental issues such as autism, ADHD and other SEND conditions helping their families, and carers, particularly in the Middleton area of the borough.

07359 237408

Unit 5-6, Midway House, Old Hall St, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1AN

Updated: 10/10/2023

Together Trust - Meridian

Short breaks for carers/people they care for

Specialist education, community and care provider: services include consultancy from clinical psychologists and play therapists.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 485 7235

Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7BH

Updated: 18/02/2022

Together Trust - Therapy and Specialist Support

Support for carers of children and young people with extra needs

Special services to enable families to get the help they need for children and young people to get the best from school and home life.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 283 4848

Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 1JE

Updated: 10/10/2023

Together Trust - Woodlands

Short breaks for carers/people they care for

Specialist education, community and care provider: services include consultancy from clinical psychologists and play therapists.

Age

From 5 to 17 years old (upon admission)

0161 430 8604

Romiley, SK6 3EN

Updated: 19/07/2023

Transition Support (POINT)

There are many different experiences at transition points for children and young people with additional needs.

Advice and support

Accessible to all

0161 503 1547

Updated: 13/07/2023

Venture Disability Care

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

Providing opportunities to learn, grow and develop by improving abilities and above all confidence. Accessible to all.

Age

18 - 35 year olds

07874 076 873

Updated: 19/04/2023

Witherslack Group

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Specialist education and care

We provide inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success. Accessible to all.

Hall Cliffe School Jubilee Campus, Jubilee Way, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 7TD

Updated: 11/12/2023