Our Family Support team of Advisor/Advocates offer a bespoke package of support based on your family's needs. This could range from Benefit advice, Educational issues to support and advice around behavioural issues.
This support is delivered either over the phone/email. Our initial consultations are your chance for you to let us know of any issues or struggles you are having so we can support you to the fullest or find other agencies and organisations that can support you.
Our support comes in the acts of:
- Advice around form filling and completion
- Visuals and advice on their implementation
- Drafting Letters to different professionals and organisations
- Training for Parents/Professionals
this is just a small list we cater the service to you and your families individual needs
The Family Support Team will also support and recognise young carers, siblings, and the family.
We will support those of any age, of any geographical location (may result in internet or phone advice), at any stage of the diagnosis process and we also support across the Spectrum, this includes those with ADHD, PDA and co-morbidity conditions such as depression and anxiety.
We are able to carry out questionnaires on Demand Avoidance, School Refusal and Sensory Profile. Please discuss this with your Family Support Volunteer.
We do not offer in house or on hands support. We will offer advice and guidance around strategies for behaviour and policies that affect you and your family
We accept referrals from any source including self-referrals. If you would like to get in touch with our family support team please complete the referral form.
Resource Booklets
We have a range of resource booklets which are available to buy and download.
Our Other Support Services
Support Groups
Groups designed to provide a welcoming and understanding environment for parents to seek support and children to play.
Youth groups for 12+ to socialise in a non judgmental environment. Working on Independence and self- esteem
Lending Libary
A collection of books and resources that we can loan you.
We have books on Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Mental Health issues including Depression and Anxiety.
Assessments
We are able to carry out Sesnory Profiles, School refusal and the PDA Screening questionnaires.
Useful for evidence in Benefit claims and appeals.