Helpful Links and Information for Parents

Links for Parents

• SENDAC -The Statutory parent carer forum for Cumbria

https://www.sendac.org/

Working with Parent carers to deliver the best SEND support.

• ADHD – The Neurodiversity Charity

The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity supports parents and carers so they can understand and meet the needs of their child. With a range of webinars, courses, resources, and our screening service, we help families to know which interventions and adaptations are right for them

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

• Special Needs Jungle – Parent led information, resources and informed opinion about Children and young people 0-25

https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/

• Young Minds –.Young Minds-this is a mental health charity which has information on a range of topics e.g. ADHD, anxiety.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

• The Sleep Charity – The Sleep Charity-this offers help and guidance in getting a good night’s sleep

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/

Advice for Parents: Autism

• The Autism Hub – Autism Information and Support Hub on the Cumberland Local Offer

https://fid.cumberland.gov.uk/kb5/cumberland/directory/advice.page?id=z9pbHY7zYrE

• The Autism Education Trust – Autism Education Trust-this website has lots of information and a section for parents.

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/

• Reachout ASC – ASC Reachout-this website has resources for parents

https://reachoutasc.com/

• Bee Unique –Bee Unique-this is a local support group

 https://beeuniquecharity.co.uk/

• Owl Blue – Owl Blue-a local support group that offers support and guidance.

https://www.owlblue.org/

• Children’s Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service West Cumbria. They work with children who have an Autism Diagnosis and run courses for parents. Their telephone number is 01900 705081.