- 01752 258933 / 0800 953 1131
- pias@plymouth.gov.uk
- National Helpline
Supplying you with information, advice and support
The PDA Society offer information, support and training about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) for families and professionals.
The Plymouth Autism Parent Support have a Facebook page for parents and carers of children and young people with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. They also have a closed Facebook group for parents and carers to join.
The Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (P.A.S.S.) has been developed to provide a dedicated and specialist service for adults with autism, their families, health and social care services and to collaborate with community organisations within Plymouth.
Information provided by Plymouth City Council on special educational needs and disabililty (SEND) and the local offer.
The Plymouth Enhanced Transition Framework is a framework to support children who who are making the transition from early years right through to secondary school or between classes and year groups at both primary and secondary school.
A comprehensive lists of services provided by the Plymouth NHS Trust.
A website by parents for parents and parents-to-be with a child with Down Syndrome.
Rathbone is a national organisation giving young people the opportunity to learn and achieve.
A guide to help parents and carers understand the suspension and permanent exclusion system in schools in England.
A facebook group for dyslexia and neurodiversity to discuss learning, teaching and parenting issues.
Resources from the Service Children’s Progression Alliance supporting service children including:
A short video explaining how the Government plan to improve support and services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those in Alternative Provision (AP).
Parents whose children have special educational needs can appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal against decisions made by Local Authorities (LAs) in England about their children’s education.
This website contains lots of information to help you understand and support children and young people’s speech, language and communication.
This is a three year programme offering free support for young people (age 16-25) with additional needs and their families.
Support can be requested via the website.
Toy Like Me offers a bespoke and handmade toy service representing disability and difference.
Bespoke toys are available in every size and guise including toys with:
Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship grain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.
Wiser is a specialist programme for women with learning disabilities or borderline learning disabilities who are affected by Domestic Abuse and who would struggle to participate in a mainstream programme. It aims to empower women to identify abusive behaviour and grow in awareness of the short and long term impact of harmful relationships. Each course can accomodate 6-8 women and enables women learn in a way specific to their learning needs. Tools and methods include visual aids, drama and role play, discussion, 1:1 support, group participation and experimental exercises.
