Local Autism Directory: Results
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Autism Hampshire - Autism Alert Programme
Autism Alert card and car badge
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Autism Hampshire - Housing and Support
Support for adults on the autism spectrum at home, college or in the workplace
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Autism Hampshire - Information, Advice and Guidance Service
Free services to support individuals, families and professionals and to raise autism awareness
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Autism Hampshire - Supported Residential Services
Supported living homes for adults on the autism spectrum living in Hampshire
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Autism Hampshire - Training & Development
Autism related training courses for parents, carers and organisations
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Autism Hampshire - Try Before You Buy Resource Lending Service
Useful resources such as weighted blankets or ear defenders to view or borrow
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Autism Hampshire Serendipity Social Groups, for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Network of small, friendly groups across the county
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Autism Hampshire: Autism Consultancy Service
Service to help organisations create a supportive and positive environment for people on the autism spectrum
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Autism Hampshire: Specialist Mentoring Support
1:1 support for higher education students
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3 Counties Counselling & Autism Assessment
Private counselling for ages 14+ and autism screenings and assessments from ages 3+
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A Guide for Parents on Social Care in England
A guide for parents of disabled children in England
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ACE Advice and Information Service on Educational Issues
Information and advice on education law and guidance for parents of children aged 5-16 years
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Ace Children's Occupational Therapy Ltd
Specialist OT assessment and treatment for children and young people with ASD/ADHD, developmental delays, learning and physical disabilities aged 2-25
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Acorn Community Centre Job Club, Portsmouth
Help with all things job related
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Adult High Functioning Autism & Asperger's Diagnosis Service - Isle of Wight NHS
Assessment, diagnosis and support service for adults (18 plus)
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Afasic UK Charity
Voice for life, assisting children and young adults with communication impairments
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After School Youth Club at The Hub, Eastleigh
Monday - Friday, school end until 6pm for children aged 8-14
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Ageing with Autism
Free Ebook
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Ai-Live
Improving educational outcomes for pupils with an autistic spectrum disorder
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Aim Sensory Library - Isle of Wight
Books, weighted therapy, equipment, and clothing for people with autism
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Alabare: Christian Care and Support - Andover
Supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people
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Alex Kelly Ltd - based in Romsey, countywide services
Communication services for people with a learning disability or autism
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Allsorts Youth Club - Romsey
For 11-18 year olds with disabilities
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Ally the Acorn Has Autism: Ally's Sensory Overload
A Story for 2 to 8 year-olds by Claire Lamb
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Ambitious about Autism
National Charity providing services, raising awareness and campaigning for change
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Amy Crichton Baby Sleep Coach
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An Easy Read Guide to Anxiety
Downloadable free guide created by the Mental Health Foundation
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Andover and District Mencap
Supporting individuals with learning disabilities
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Animal Touch: Miller's Ark
One-to-one therapeutic and fun times with animals in Hook
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Anti-Bullying Alliance Information Tool
Free online interactive information tool for those working with children on the autistic spectrum
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Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke
Relaxed performances, carer concessions, visual stories and other accessibility information
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Appletree Support - Havant
Care and support for children and young people with disabilities
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Arrow Counselling Therapy - Hedge End
For individuals/couples who are diagnosed or might be on the autistic spectrum
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AS Mentoring
Specialist mentoring and employment support for adults with autism spectrum conditions and other neurodivergent conditions
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ASD and ADHD Service: Hampshire - Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Diagnosis and support for adults with ASD or ADHD
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ASD Assessment Service at Speech Therapy Farnham
ASD assessment service following NICE guidelines with a Consultant Paediatrician and highly specialist SLT
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ASD Visual Aids Ltd.
Special needs resources
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ASD/Asperger Support Group - Romsey
3 Counties Counselling and Autism Assessment for adults, aged 18 plus
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Aspie Helping Hands Evening Group - Southampton
Free service support group for parents/carers of children with autism
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Aspie Trainers - Littlehampton
A training organisation that aims to improve services for people with autism spectrum conditions
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Aspire, National Autistic Society Social Group - Godalming, Surrey
Adult social group
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Atmosphere - Basingstoke
Jumping sessions for those with disabilities
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AutAngel Support Groups - Reading
Support groups for people with autism
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AutiPlan
Free visual schedule-making website and app for people on the autism spectrum
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Autism & Anxiety Sleep Specialist
Peaceful Sleep Secrets
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Autism Adventures - Minecraft and Meltdowns
Facebook autism support group, with Fun Friday Activities for families with children in Southampton and other events
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Autism Ambassador Scheme
A project promoting autism understanding and inclusion in Hampshire
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Autism and Mental Health Consultation Report and Film
Created to support a Hampshire consultation about mental health services
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Autism Awareness Support Group - Southampton
Support for parents of children with autism
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Autism Centre for Research on Employment (ACRE) - Portsmouth
An employment support provision for autistic adults
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Autism Education Trust
A parents and carers’ guide to finding a school for your child with autism
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Autism Friendly Fleet
Autism awareness charity
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Autism Inclusion Matters - AIM - Isle of Wight
Social and advocacy group for adults on the autism spectrum
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Autism Research Network (ARN)
University of Portsmouth - Forum. Free Access
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Autism Support and Advice - Portsmouth
Free service for raising awareness of autism & Asperger's syndrome
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Autism Toolbox
Online resource by Scottish Autism
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Autism Unlimited - Christchurch
Community support service
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AutismSET
Supporting children and young people on the autism spectrum to overcome barriers to learning, communicating and socialising
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Autistica
National Autism Research and Campaign Charity
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Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre - New Forest
Providing outdoor learning, development training and activity holidays
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Barn Tots SEN Group, Basingstoke
For children under 5 with disabilities and/or additional needs
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Basingstoke Aquadrome
Free swimming for those with disabilities
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Basingstoke Firefoxes
Social group run by and for people with Asperger's syndrome
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Basingstoke GAP Club
Youth club for young adults, 16-25, with learning difficulties or special educational needs
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Baycroft School, Fareham
Special secondary school for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 11-16
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Beneficial Foundation - Portsmouth Based Registered Charity
Education, training and rehabilitation for adults with learning and other disabilities
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Bettermaths
Maths courses for children, specialising in those with Special Educational Needs
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Bivol Trust: Promoting Inclusion for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Social opportunities for young people and adults aged 11-45
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Blue Apple: Theatre. Dance. Film.
Theatre company for talented people with disabilities
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Bluebird Care, Andover and Test Valley
Home care services to people in Andover, Stockbridge, Romsey and surrounding villages
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Bodster Equine Assisted Learning Centre - Isle of Wight
Interaction with ponies
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Boogie Mites SEN - Portsmouth
Fun, interactive and inclusive music and movement session for children with additional needs and their families.
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Books Beyond Words
Using pictures to tell stories
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BRAAIN
Be Ready ADHD ASD Information Network
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Brain in Hand
Assistive technology for people with ASD
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Bridges for Learning - Isle of Wight
Providing educational psychology and autism diagnostic and support services
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British Psychological Society: E-Learning
Autism awareness e-learning modules
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Brockenhurst Gateway Club, New Forest
For young adults aged 16+ with learning difficulties
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Buzz Network, Southampton City Council
A group and service for parents/carers of children with disabilities/special needs
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Cambian Group
Specialist education, and residential and fostering services across the UK
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Capable Creatures - Mental Health Peer Support on The Common, Southampton
Peer support health dog walk for anyone with mental health conditions
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Caravan Holiday Accommodation - KIDS Services
Family breaks in the Cotswolds
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Care Act 2014 Factsheets
Factsheets accompanying Part 1 of the Care Act
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Care Act 2014: Social Care Institute for Excellence
Assessment and Eligibility
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Care Needs Assessment - Age UK
Information on arranging care
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Careline365
Careline provides personal Telecare Alarms nationally for vulnerable users and is suitable for anyone who needs a bit more support at home.
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Carer's Assessments - NHS
Support for carers
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Carers Together
Support for carers across Hampshire
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Carers UK National Advice Line Service
Making life better for carers
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CAS Care Solutions Ltd
Support for people with Autism or learning disabilities
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Caterpillar Crafts
Children's arts and crafts and family fun days across Hampshire
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Challenging Behaviour Foundation Family Support
Charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges
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Chaos Support
Wide range of services for adults with learning disabilities
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Charles Clinkard Shoe Retail
Shoe shops with extra support for children on the Autism Spectrum
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Child & Adolescent Autism Service - Solent NHS
Autism assessment and diagnosis for under 18s
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Childline: NSPCC Service
A free, private and confidential service for under 19s
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Choice Support: Launchpad
Activities for disabled and disadvantaged adults around Havant
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Choices Advocacy Groups - People with Learning Disabilities Have Their Say!
Self-advocacy group for people with learning disabilities
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Choppers Family Salon, Hedge End
Hairdressing services for all the family. Experienced stylists in Special Educational Needs children
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Citizens Advice
Free, confidential and independent advice in England and Wales
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Cliffdale Primary Academy, Portsmouth
School for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 4-11
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Clinical Partners Southampton
Support for adults, and parents of children with special needs including autism
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Community First
Supporting voluntary and community activity across Hampshire
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Connect to Support Hampshire
For adult residents in Hampshire to enable them to independently find information, advice and services to support them, or people they care for, with their care and support needs.
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Connect to Support Hampshire - Employment Support
Online information and advice guide and directory of services for adults in Hampshire - employment support search
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Connors Toy Library - Portsmouth
Mobile therapeutic, educational and stimulating toy library
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Contact: Contact a Family
Providing support, advice and information for families with disabled children. Free access
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Contact: Fledglings
Toys, clothes and sensory products for disabled children
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Cornloft Creative and Therapeutic Arts Studio, Stockbridge
Sessions to help adults and children with complex issues and their families
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Creative Maples: Wyvern Theatre School - Hedge End
Saturday morning drama, dance, singing and games for pre-school and primary age children with additional needs
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Crelling Harnesses Ltd
Seatbelts and harnesses for children and adults with special needs
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Crofton School, Fareham
Mainstream school with specialist autism resourced provision, aged 11-16
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Crossroads Care South Central
Respite for adults and children
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Daisy Chain Educational Services Ltd
Tutors and consultants helping students on the autism spectrum and other related disorders
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Dental Passport
To give vital information about you to your dentist
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Dis-Play Portsmouth CIC
Sport & social club for adults 16+ with disabilities and/or additional needs
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Dis-Play Sport and Social Club - Southsea
For adults (aged 16+) with disabilities and/ or additional needs
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Disability Equipment Service
National website
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Disability Rights UK: Into Apprenticeships
A guide for disabled people looking for apprenticeships
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Disability Sport Club, Portsmouth
Multi-sports club for children with a disability, aged 4+
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Disabled Person's Bus Pass
Free journeys across England on local buses
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Disabled Persons Railcard
Are You Eligible?
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Discover Difference Psychology Clinic
Autism & ADHD assessment
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Discover Difference Psychology Clinic
Offering autism and ADHD assessments to adults and children.
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Dorset Autism Clinic
Assessment, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Support
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Dove House School Academy, Basingstoke
Secondary school and sixth form for children with moderate learning difficulties, aged 11-19
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Down to Earth Community Farm - Southampton
Activities for adults and children with learning disabilities
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DWP Autism and Neurodiversity Toolkit
Online Employment Toolkit, developed by Autism Alliance for the Department for Work and Pensions
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Eastleigh Disability Leisure Access Group (EDLAG)
Free service helping people with a disability access sports and leisure
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EdSad - Eastleigh and District Sports Association for the Disabled
Exclusive swimming evening
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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - Government Benefits
Financial support for those unable to work and help working for those able
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Employment Support Team - Southampton
A free service to help people find paid & voluntary work, work-related training, work experience, college or educational courses, and apprenticeship schemes
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Enable Ability - For Portsmouth and the Surrounding Area
Independent charity for the care, welfare and advancement of disabled people
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Enable Ability - Portsmouth Teenage Project
A project for young people with disabilities living in Portsmouth
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Enable Ability Multi-Sports Club - Portsmouth
For those with mild to moderate disabilities, aged 5-25
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English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS)
Online training courses
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Enham Trust
Supporting disabled people to live, work & enjoy life
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Enna
A recruitment agency helping neurodivergent job-seekers find employment.
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Equinable - Romsey
Working with animals, horticulture and the environment
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Eseltee Speech and Language Therapy - Southampton
Speech and language therapy specialising in autism
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Family Autistic Spectrum Support (FASS) - Fareham
Supporting families with children on the autistic spectrum
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Family Fund
Grants for disabled children aged 0-17
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Fareham Area Disability Forum
Run by disabled people with personal knowledge and lived experience of disability
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Fareham Support Network for Autistic Spectrum Disorder
For parents and carers with children on the autism spectrum, including Asperger's syndrome.
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Farm Buddies - East Hampshire
Helping individuals and small groups find an appropriate farm for weekly visits to do meaningful work
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Farnborough Support Group - Insight
For parents and carers of older teenagers and adults on the autistic spectrum
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Fereinsteins Ltd - Communication Sessions - New Forest
Education classes for adults (16+) with profound learning difficulties and disabilities
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Financial Assessment - NHS
Means test - for social care
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Fir Tree Farm Equestrian Centre - Fordingbridge
A riding school and livery yard that is proud to be different
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FitzRoy: Transforming Lives
Making a real difference to the everyday lives of adults with disabilities
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Forest Forge Theatre Company
Touring theatre company offering relaxed performances
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Forward Thinking: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologists - Southampton
Specialist psychological assessments and ongoing help for children, young people and their families
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Frank: Honest Information about Drugs
Friendly, confidential drugs advice
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Free Spirit - Travel Insurance
Specialist scheme for people with existing medical conditions and disabilities
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Friends Of In Touch - Eastleigh
Supporting emotionally and socially vulnerable children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions, and behaviours associated with them
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Friendship Group, Southampton
Bowling, days out, parties etc. for adults who are on the autism spectrum
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Frozen Light Theatre
Multi-sensory theatre for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
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Furzey Gardens - New Forest
A haven of peace/tranquillity
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Fuzzyclear: All Male Dance Company - Hedge End
For young men aged 8-25 on the autism spectrum
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Gateway Card - Hampshire County Council
Free card for 0-17 year olds giving access to activities, play and buddy schemes
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Get Moving! Dance and Fitness - New Milton
Dance and fitness class for those with disabilities, aged 16-25
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Getting a Job (UK)
A guide for families to help adults with learning disabilities into employment
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Getting A Needs Assessment - NHS
Help from Social Services and Charities
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Gig Buddies - Portsmouth Branch
Project designed to match adults with a learning disability or autism with a volunteer with similar interests to attend events together
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Gina Davies Autism Centre - Guildford
Courses and workshops
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Glenwood School, Emsworth
Community special secondary school for children, aged 11-16
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Global Mediation
A mediation service, specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
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Go Provence
Supported holidays in the sun
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GO! Club and Mini’s
Activity club for children and young people aged 3 -7 and 8-18 years with additional needs or disabilities across Hampshire
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God Unlimited Outdoor Therapy Centre (GUL)
Caters for people with mental and physical disabilities of all ages, faiths and backgrounds
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Gosport Access Group and Disability Forum (GAGDF)
Helping Gosport to be as inclusive and accessible as possible to all visitors and residents regardless of any disability or impairment
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Government Information Page - Job Seeking Advice and How to Find your Local Job Centre
Looking for work if you're disabled
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Great Oaks School, Southampton
Secondary school for children with complex learning disabilities, aged 11-19
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Guidance for CJS Professionals on Autism
Information for professionals
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Guiding Stars
Guiding Stars is an early intervention support service for families of children with additional needs.
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Hampshire Advocacy Regional Group - HARG
Advocacy for people of all ages with autism in Hampshire
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Hampshire Autism Voice (HAV)
Group for parents, carers and people with autism
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Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Learning Disabilities
For children/young people with learning disabilities who also have a mental health difficulty
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Hampshire County Council Local Offer
Online directory of all services available to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities
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Hampshire County Council: Autism
Adult social care information
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Hampshire County Council: Autism Strategy
For children and young people in Hampshire 2014-2017
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Hampshire County Council: Children and Families
Information about children's services in Hampshire
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Hampshire County Council: Children's Centres
Services for families with children and young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, aged 0-25
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Hampshire County Council: Direct Payments
Information for those needing care services and equipment
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Hampshire County Council: Services for Young Children
Supporting parents, carers, families, childcare and early years education
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Hampshire Family Support Service - Hampshire County Council
Information and guidance for parents of children and young people aged 0-19 (0-25 for young adults with learning disabilities/difficulties) in Hampshire
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Hampshire Futures - Hampshire County Council
A service to help young people and adults to successfully participate in education, training and employment
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Hampshire Gateway
Activities for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs
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Hampshire Learning Disability Partnership Board: Learning Disability Plan for Adults
Youtube video
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Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre - Eastleigh
Riding for ages 4+, providing confidence, coordination and fun
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Hampshire SENDIASS
Information, advice and support service for parent carers, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
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Hampshire Specialist Parenting Support Service, Provided By Barnardo’s
For parents and carers of children aged 5-17 with ADHD, autistic spectrum conditions and behaviour that challenges
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Hampshire Transition Information Hub
For young people aged 13-25
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Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Southampton
Relaxed cinema screenings for those on the autistic spectrum and their families, friends and carers.
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Haylands Farm - Isle of Wight
Training, education development work for people with learning disabilities
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Healthwatch Hampshire
Your spotlight on local services
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Heathfield Special School, Fareham
Nursery and Primary school for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 3-11
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Henry Tyndale School, Farnborough
School for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 2-19
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Highbury College, Portsmouth
Further education college with specialist autism resourced provision, aged 16+
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HIVE Portsmouth
Information and Advice at Central Library
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Home Start (Nationwide)
Support and friendship for families with young children
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Horizon Leisure Centre, Havant, Waterlooville
Organised activity sessions for people with additional needs
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Horndean Technology College
Mainstream school with specialist autism resourced provision, aged 11-16
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Hospital Passport
National Autistic Society
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HY Counselling - Helen Young BSc (Hons), MSc, DipHE, MBACP, MBPsS
HY Counselling
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I CAN - The Children's Communication Charity (Nationwide)
Programmes and services for parents, practitioners and the children with speech and language difficulties
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In Tune with Autism
Online psychological support with someone who understands Autism and can help with mental health needs, parenting, challenging behaviour and support before and after diagnosis.
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Inclusion Multi Sports
SEN/Additional needs multi-sport specialists
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Independence at Home - Grants Available
A charity supporting independence at home for people with disability/long term illness
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Independent Arts - Therapeutic Arts in the Community, Isle of Wight
Using arts to improve health, well-being and quality of life for older people
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Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
Free and independent advice to parents of children with special educational needs in England and Wales
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India Rose App for Android
Communication tool
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Inter Activ
Personal employability programme & into-work support
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Introduction to Autism
E-Learning module about Autism
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Isle of Wight - Private Occupational Therapist
Promoting independence and well-being
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Isle of Wight - Parents Voice
A parent forum for parents and carers of children with special education needs (SEN) and disabilities on the Isle of Wight. Free Access
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Isle of Wight College, Newport
16+ college with additional support for learners with Asperger syndrome/autistic spectrum condition (ASC)
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Isle of Wight Council: Adults Services
Care and support including personal care and practical help for over 18s
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Isle of Wight Council: Children's Centres
Support and activities from Isle of Wight NHS Trust
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Isle of Wight Council: Children's services
Information and support for parents, carers and professionals
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Isle of Wight Council: Homeless Section
Information for people threatened with homelessness
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Isle of Wight Council: Housing Benefit
Information on various payments and benefits for residents
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Isle of Wight Council: Joint Strategy
For children, young people and adults with autism spectrum condition 2014 - 2019
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Isle of Wight Educational Psychology Service
Specialist Autism Assessment & Support Service
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Isle of Wight Local Offer
Online directory of all services available to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
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Isle of Wight Speech Therapy
Specialist speech and language therapist & training consultant
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James's Place - Andover
Opportunities to achieve - Day respite for young people and adults aged 16+
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Jem Therapy - New Forest
Independent Speech and Language Therapy
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John's Club - Isle of Wight
Supporting people with disabilities in the community
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Join Psychology
Experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Team offering adult autism diagnostic assessment
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JollyDays
Supported holidays
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Karen Prouton MA, MBACP at Perspectives Counselling - Eastleigh
Individual counselling support for over 16s whose lives have been touched by autism spectrum conditions
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Key Changes Music Engagement and Recovery Services - Winchester
For children and adults who have social, behavioural, personal, developmental, learning and emotional issues
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Kids - National Charity
Working with disabled children, young people and their families
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Kids Makaton: Sing and Sign Story Time - Fareham
Free support group for children under 5 with additional needs
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Kingsley Organisation - East Hampshire
Personal development for disabled adults
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Kingsley Organisation - Independent Living Project
Living support for disabled people
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LeafBug Autism Coaching/Mentoring
Online, remote Autism and neurodivergence mentor and life coach with 20 years professional experience
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Learning Disabilities Healthcare Services - Solent NHS
For adults (aged 18+) with a learning disability and a healthcare need
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Liaise
CQC registered provider of specialist support services
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Life Support Productions
Online educational resources about sex and relationships for children and young people with learning difficulties
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Lifeline24 Personal Alarms
Dedicated national Telecare provider - supporting our customers, including those on the autistic spectrum, to remain independent at home.
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Listening Books
Audiobook library service for adults and children who find it difficult to read or hold a book due to an illness, disability, learning or mental health difficulty
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Little Squirrels SEN Stay And Play, Alton
Sessions for children under 5 with additional needs
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Living with Harmony, Music Therapy - Winchester
For children and adults including individual and group music therapy
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Lymington SEN Group
A new group for parents who are looking at secondary school provision for their child/children with SEN in and around the Lymington area.
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Made With Love by Emma
Weighted blankets and keepsakes
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Makaton
Training from the Makaton charity
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Makaton: Computer resources
For families using Makaton to communicate
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Makaton: Free Resources
For families using Makaton to communicate
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Making Space - Havant
Creative experiences for people of all ages and abilities in Hampshire
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Maple Ridge Primary School, Basingstoke
Special school for children with moderate learning difficulties, including ASD, aged 4-11
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Marvels and Meltdowns, ADHD and ASC Family Support Charity
Weekly support group meetings for parents and carers of children in Fareham and Gosport
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Mary Rose Academy: Specialist Sports College, Southsea
Special school for children with severe and complex learning difficulties, aged 2-19
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Mayflower Theatre Southampton
First-class entertainment that can be enjoyed by the widest audience possible
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Mencap - The Voice of Learning Disability
A national organisation offering a range of services for people with a learning disability
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Mencap Southampton
Working for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities
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Minstead Training Trust: Day Opportunities
Work-based skills, life skills, and health and well-being based at Minstead Lodge
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Minstead Trust - New Forest
Growing lives together - Supported living
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Mixed Ability Rugby - Chobham Rugby Club, Surrey
For children and adults aged 13+ with autism, learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities
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Moving On Project - Free Support for Young People
Confidential counselling for 11-25 year olds in Fareham and Gosport
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Museum Accessibility Toolkit
Accessibility programs in museums
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Mustard Seed Autism Trust - Registered Charity
Supporting families living with autism in and around Farnborough
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My Brother is an Astronaut by Michelle Rundle
Story to explain autism to young children
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My Future Choices Magazine
Free magazine for disabled young people
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My Pottery - Southampton
Workshops for people with learning difficulties
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National Autistic Society (NAS) South Hampshire Branch Social Groups
Social groups for children and adults with Asperger’s or autism
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National Autistic Society - Isle of Wight Branch
Providing support, information and guidance for adults/children and their families
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National Autistic Society Website
Safeguarding information concerning people on the autism spectrum
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National Autistic Society: Local Services
Leading UK charity for people with autism, offering information, advice, guidance and campaigns
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National Autistic Society: Surrey Social Group for Young Adults
Transition group (aged 18-25) – Guildford
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National Careers Service
Information, advice and guidance on learning, training and work for over 13s
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National Health Service - Questions to Ask Leaflet
Easy read information about seeing the doctor or visiting the hospital
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National Police Autism Association Web Forum
A forum for UK police officers and police staff who are affected by autism spectrum condition and Asperger syndrome, either personally or caring for family members with the condition
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Natural Day Care LTD - New Milton
Supporting adults with learning difficulties to achieve happiness and peace of mind through fresh air and exercise.
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Network Autism: Information for Dentists
Making dental practices more autism-friendly
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New Forest Asperger Support Group
For parents and carers of people on the autism spectrum
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New Forest Disability Information Service
Information and advice of all ages affected by disability
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New Hopes Nutrition - New Forest
A dietary specialist with experience supporting children/adults with autism
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New Horizons Equine Assisted Learning Centre - Lyndhurst
For children and adults with various needs, including autism and learning difficulties
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New Leaf Care Services
Support services for people with autism, learning disabilities and complex health needs
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NHS Apps Library: Mental Health
A list of apps that support mental health
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NHS Choices Hospital Visit Guide
Going into hospital with a learning disability top tips leaflet
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NHS Continuing Care Funding assessment - Factsheet
Care Home Selection
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No Barriers: Isle of Wight Council
Supporting people with learning disabilities to find and sustain a job
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No Limits, Southampton and Hampshire
Counselling and advice for children and adults under 26
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No Worries - Free Forum
For people with social phobia and anxiety issues
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Norman Gate School, Andover
Nursery and primary school for children with learning difficulties, aged 2-11
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Oak Lodge School, Southampton
Secondary school for children with Special Educational Needs, with expert provision for ASD pupils, aged 11-16
Contact:
ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Showcase cinemas
Dimensions Autism-Friendly Cinema Screenings
Contact:
Off The Record, South East Hampshire
Information, support and counselling service for young people, aged 11-25
Contact:
One Community, Eastleigh
Support services and information for clients or their carers
Contact:
Osborne School, Winchester
Secondary School and College for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 11-19
Contact:
Oxygen Freejumping - Southampton
Peaceful Play - autism-friendly trampoline sessions
Contact:
PAAS - Support Group In Petersfield
For parents of children & adults with autism
Contact:
PALS Society - Fareham
Helping young people with autism get employment in the IT sector
Contact:
Parentlink: Supportlink
Supporting families within the community
Contact:
Pavilion on the Park - Eastleigh
Disability focused projects and activities
Contact:
PED ALL: New Forest Inclusive Cycling
Guided rides and adapted bikes for people with a disability or learning difficulty
Contact:
People Matter Isle of Wight - Independent Living Centre
An impartial service to island residents looking for equipment and advice
Contact:
Personal Choice - Portsmouth
Advice and guidance service for people aged 50+
Contact:
Polygon School, Southampton
Secondary school for boys with Special Educational Needs, aged 11-16
Contact:
Pompey in the Community
A range of fun and structured sports sessions for people with disabilities
Contact:
Pony TLC, Therapy, Learning and Confidence - Basingstoke
For children and young adults with special educational and emotional needs
Contact:
Portage - Home Visiting Educational Service, Hampshire Branch
Help and support for parents/carers and their children (0-4 years)
Contact:
Portsmouth and Fareham Witness Service
Useful phone numbers
Contact:
Portsmouth Aspies United
Group for adults with Asperger’s syndrome
Contact:
Portsmouth Carers Centre
Providing information, advice, guidance and support for parents and all carers
Contact:
Portsmouth City Council: Adult Social Care
Services for over 18s in PO1-PO6
Contact:
Portsmouth City Council: Family Hubs
Support groups and services for families with children and young people aged 0-19
Contact:
Portsmouth City Council: Homelessness Support
Homelessness support for people living in the area
Contact:
Portsmouth City Council: Housing Benefit
Information for residents
Contact:
Portsmouth City Council: Housing Information
For people living in the Portsmouth area
Contact:
Portsmouth College
Mainstream college with specialist autism resourced provision
Contact:
Portsmouth Disability Forum (PDF)
Promoting care, welfare, interest, education and advancement for disabled people and their families
Contact:
Portsmouth Family Information Service
For families of children, aged 0-19
Contact:
Portsmouth Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)
For parent/carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, aged 0-25
Contact:
Portsmouth Local Offer
Information for those with special education needs or disabilities (ages 0-25) and their families
Contact:
Portsmouth Parent Voice
Forum for parents/carers of young people with additional needs and disabilities, aged 0-25
Contact:
Portsmouth Personal Assistance Jobs Noticeboard
Linking PAs looking for work and individual employers looking for PAs
Contact:
Portsmouth Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service
For parents or carers of a child or young person with a disability and/or special educational needs, aged 0-25
Contact:
Positive Difference - Isle of Wight
Sensory toys, training and consultancy, specialising in autism and learning disability
Contact:
Positive Path Foundation - Hampshire & Dorset
Support, fun and development for individuals (with learning/physical challenges) and their families
Contact:
Positive Path Therapy - Bournemouth
Bespoke therapy for children with autism and their families
Contact:
Preparing Family Members for your Asperger's Child’s Behaviour
Tips for holiday gatherings
Contact:
Prince's Trust - Job Support for Young People
Free employment and training support and opportunities for young people, aged 16-30
Contact:
Pyramid Educational Consultants UK (PECS UK)
Training and consultation for professionals
Contact:
QE2 Activity Centre Southampton
Providing outdoor activities for people of all ages with learning/physical disabilities
Contact:
Questa Psychological Services
Assessments and therapy for autism, attention deficit disorder, speech and language therapy and educational psychology
Contact:
Re:minds - Southampton
A parent-led support group for families of children with autism or mental health issues
Contact:
Recharge, Solent Youth Action
Supported volunteer scheme for young people, aged 13-25
Contact:
Redwood Park Academy, Portsmouth
Special secondary school for children with complex learning difficulties, aged 11-16
Contact:
Relaxed Performances at Local Theatres and Cinemas
A more relaxed performance environment for those with sensory and communication difficulties, or a learning disability
Contact:
Remap
Custom made equipment for people with disabilities
Contact:
Request for People to Help with Autism Research at Cambridge University
Autism Research Centre, needs people with autism to join their research database
Contact:
Resources Available on Voting
Easy read resources about voting and supporting someone to vote
Contact:
RFG Parties & Events
Party supply and rental in Fareham
Contact:
Right From the Start
A guide to autism in the early years
Contact:
Riverside Community Special School, Waterlooville
Special nursery and primary school for children with complex learning difficulties, aged 3-11
Contact:
Robert May's School, Hook
Mainstream school with specialist autism resourced provision, aged 11-16
Contact:
Rompa® Lending Library
Sensory resources
Contact:
Rose Road Association (Southampton)
Providing support and services for young disabled people, aged 0-25, and their families
Contact:
Rose Road Association Bradbury Saturday Stay & Play Family Coffee Morning Club - Southampton
Group for families with children with disabilities and additional needs, aged 3-16
Contact:
Royal College of General Practitioners
Courses for professionals
Contact:
Ruled Out Campaign - Ambitious About Autism
Why are children with autism missing out on education?
Contact:
Safer Jobs
Useful information for keeping safe while applying for jobs
Contact:
Safespaces
Equipment for adults and children with special needs
Contact:
Sailing Therapy - Hayling Island
A sensory activity aimed at the learning disabled
Contact:
SaintsAbility Football, based in Southampton
Football for people of all ages with physical and cognitive impairment
Contact:
SAM App for Google and IOS (Apple)
Anxiety measuring smart phone app
Contact:
Samaritans
24/7 support service
Contact:
Say It Once
Website to provide records of key health and social care information about yourself
Contact:
Scarf (Supporting Special Children and their Relatives and Friends) – New Forest
Parent-led charity offering clubs and activities
Contact:
Scope Disability Forum
Sharing ideas from parents, carers, teachers and therapists with autism/learning disabilities experience
Contact:
SEND IASS (Isle of Wight) Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service
For parents and carers of children, aged 0-25 years
Contact:
Sensecere - Fareham
Sensory activities for children and parents
Contact:
Sensory Sunday at Fareham Shopping Centre
Relaxed shopping times
Contact:
Sensory Sundays at the Swan Centre, Eastleigh and The Marlands, Southampton
To help people with sensory issues on a shopping trip
Contact:
Sensory Traveller Holidays
Specialising in holidays for people with access needs, including autism
Contact:
SENspeller - The Autism Spelling App
Teaching letter and sound recognition to those on the autism spectrum
Contact:
SENTAS (Special Educational Needs Transport Advocacy Service)
Information, advice and support around issues with SEN home to school and college transport
Contact:
Shaw Trust
Ability at work, employment support for people with disabilities
Contact:
Shepherds Down School, Winchester
Special primary school for children with complex learning difficulties including ASD, aged 4-11
Contact:
Short Breaks Programme - Hampshire County Council
Activities for children and young people with disabilities
Contact:
Short Breaks: Isle of Wight Council
Service funded through Children's Services
Contact:
SilverCloud - Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT)
iTalk's online support programme
Contact:
Sing For Fun - Lee-On-The-Solent
Sing for fun music group for adults with autism and other disabilities
Contact:
Skylight Psychiatry
CQC Regulated service offering Autism Spectrum Condition diagnostic assessments and support to adults
Contact:
Solent Speech and Language - Havant
Children's speech and language therapists
Contact:
Solent Youth Action (SYA) - Eastleigh, Southampton, Havant
Empowering young people to develop as individuals
Contact:
Some Factors Affecting Funding in Adult Services
Community Care analysis of council policies and procedures for funding panels operating in adult social care
Contact:
Songbeat - Dorset
Music for well-being
Contact:
Sophia's House - Burseldon
Therapy clinic for children with special needs
Contact:
SOS! Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Contact:
South Downs College, Waterlooville
College education for students aged 14+ with academic learning support
Contact:
South Western Railway
Travel Assistance Card
Contact:
Southampton Advice and Representation Centre Ltd (SARC)
Welfare benefits and employment law advice
Contact:
Southampton Autism Assessment Service - NHS Southern Health
Diagnostic assessment service for adults who may have autism
Contact:
Southampton City Council Local Offer
Information for children/young people with special educational needs/disability, aged 0-25
Contact:
Southampton City Council: Children's Social Care
Information about health and social care for children
Contact:
Southampton City Council: Jigsaw
Team for Disabled Children
Contact:
Southampton Information Directory (SID)
Southampton City Council online directory of information for adults, families and SEND Local Offer
Contact:
Southampton Opportunity Group
Helping children with additional needs (aged 0-5) and their families
Contact:
Southampton OTARS: Dance Sessions
Dance exercise sessions for people with learning disabilities
Contact:
Southampton Special Purpose Workshop
Independent day service for adults with special needs
Contact:
Southampton Voluntary Services
Free service offering one-to-one or group based support and advice
Contact:
Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC)
Learn to sail for adults and children 8+
Contact:
Southampton Wood Recycling
A social enterprise that recycles waste wood. Volunteers help collect, sort and prepare the wood for re-sale.
Contact:
Southern Housing Group - Isle of Wight
Community care and support services
Contact:
Southlands School, Lymington
Special independent school for boys and girls on the autism spectrum, aged 7-19
Contact:
SPACE - Support for Parents of Asperger's Children Everywhere - Horndean
Support group for parents and carers
Contact:
Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Specialist college 14-19+ with support for students with dyslexia and other learning or physical disability
Contact:
Speakeasy Advocacy
Giving a voice to people with learning disabilities and autism
Contact:
Special Care Dental Service - Solent NHS
Provision for people with disabilities
Contact:
Special Needs Haircuts, Basingstoke
Marianne’s Hair Salon ‘Special Needs Sunday’ for children with special needs
Contact:
Special Olympics - South East Hampshire
Providing opportunities in sport and training for people with intellectual disabilities
Contact:
Special Yoga - Milford on Sea
Yoga workshops suitable for people with autism
Contact:
Spectrum Breaks - Shanklin, Isle of Wight
A holiday for families of people of any age on the autism spectrum, where autism is understood and catered for
Contact:
Springwell School, Southampton
Special primary school for children with complex learning difficulties, aged 4-11
Contact:
St Catherine's, Ventnor
Residential special school for children with speech, language and communication needs, aged 7-19, with post 19 provision
Contact:
St Denys Activity Group
For people with mental health issues and their carers
Contact:
Stables Family Home Trust - Ringwood
Supporting adults with a learning disability in Dorset and Hampshire
Contact:
Starlight ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Support - Portsmouth
A learning-made-fun support group
Contact:
Staying Safe Out and About
An easy read guide for people with learning disabilities
Contact:
Stuarts House Care Ltd - New Forest
Day care support and residential support for adults with autism
Contact:
Sunbeams - Portsmouth
Parent-led support group
Contact:
Support and Advice for Independent Living Service (SAIL): The YOU Trust
For adults in Hampshire
Contact:
SureSafe Personal Alarms
Leading UK alarm provider helping people, including those with autism, stay living independently in their own homes safer and for longer.
Contact:
Talking Change - Free NHS Solent Mental Health Service, Portsmouth
Psychological treatments for a variety of mental health conditions, for over 16s
Contact:
Telecare Choice
National Low-Cost Telecare/Community Alarm Service
Contact:
The Autism Directory
A national autism directory - helping autism families and individuals find autism-related resources in the local area and beyond
Contact:
The Brunch Club - Basingstoke
Support group for parents of children with disabilities
Contact:
The CAMHS Drop In - Portsmouth
Mental health drop in for young people, aged 13-19
Contact:
The Care Bill: Community Care
How the Care Act 2014 will shape assessment and support planning – a legal opinion
Contact:
The Cedar School, Southampton
Special primary and secondary school for children with complex physical, health and learning difficulties, aged 3-16
Contact:
The Children’s Sleep Charity
Sleep support to families of children with disabilities
Contact:
The Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card
Complementary ticket for disabled person's parents or carer
Contact:
The Family Directory for the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southsea
Keeping you updated about events. Free Access
Contact:
The Financial Assessment Explained: Age UK
Information, advice, care and support
Contact:
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy - Bransgore
Where people learn through horses
Contact:
The Friday Night Project - Hedge End
Youth Club for young people (13-24) with ASDs, (Autism Spectrum Disorder) LDs, (Learning Disabilities) and/or mild to moderate physical difficulties
Contact:
The Green Light Toolkit
Information for professionals
Contact:
The GROW Project Day Service
For adults aged 18+ with learning and physical disabilities in Southampton and Eastleigh
Contact:
The Harbour School, Portsmouth
Community special school and alternative provision for children unable to attend mainstream schools, aged 5-16
Contact:
The King's Arms - Youth Clubs
Social groups for 11-18 year olds with additional needs (mostly autism)
Contact:
The Learning Place: Employment, Learning and Skills Service
Portsmouth City Council courses for adults in arts and crafts, computers, cookery and many more
Contact:
The Loddon Training and Consultancy
Training, courses and consultancy
Contact:
The Mark Way School, Andover
Community special secondary school for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 11-16
Contact:
The National Autistic Society Newsletter
Monthly E-newsletter
Contact:
The New Royal Theatre Portsmouth
Relaxed Performances and Disability Information
Contact:
The OT Practice Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy at home for children with autism
Contact:
The Owl Centre for Children's Independent Therapy - Hampshire
Speech and language therapy service for children, aged 0-18
Contact:
The Performing Arts Children’s Charity - Eastleigh
Drama workshops for children (7-19 years) with disabilities, Southampton
Contact:
The Phoenix Project IOW - Ryde
Support and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Contact:
The Point, Eastleigh: Dance Classes
For people with disabilities
Contact:
The Quivers Archery Club - Denmead
For disabled people in the Waterlooville area
Contact:
The Romsey School
Mainstream secondary school with specialist autism resourced provision, aged 11-16
Contact:
The Royal Air Force Museum - London
Autism Access Award
Contact:
The Samuel Cody Specialist Sports College, Farnborough
Community special primary and secondary school for children with Special Educational Needs, aged 4-16
Contact:
The Sheiling Ringwood
Independent special school, college and residential provision for children and young people with complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities, aged 6-25
Contact:
The Specialist Teacher Advisory Service - Hampshire County Council
Free support service for children & young people at home and in school
Contact:
The YOU Trust
Flexible care, support and advice services
Contact:
THE ZONE! - Farnborough
After school, Saturday and teen events
Contact:
THOMAS Outreach Programme - Hampshire County Council
Support for young children with social communication difficulties or autism, aged 2-4
Contact:
THOMAS Training - Hampshire County Council
Autism training for parents and professionals
Contact:
Thruday
Thruday is an AI-powered scheduler and routine builder App for people with Autism, ADHD and ADD.
Contact:
Tips for Disabled Air Passengers - Heathrow
Information about air travel for people with disabilities
Contact:
Toolkits - Advocates Gateway
Information for professionals
Contact:
Tough Furniture
Special needs furniture for challenging environments
Contact:
Tower House Horses - Micheldever
Equine assisted learning for children and young people
Contact:
Train Travel Communication Guide and Travel Support Card
Across the GTR network and Southern Railway
Contact:
Treasure Trove at King's Community Church
Church group for children with additional needs in Hedge End
Contact:
Treloar School and College for Disabled Young People, Alton
Special school and college for children and young people with multiple and complex disabilities, aged 2-25
Contact:
Trinity Winchester
Supporting homelessness, women's service and vulnerably-housed people in Hampshire
Contact:
Understanding Autism
Level 2 distance learning course at City College Southampton
Contact:
Understanding Autism Useful Information Sheet
Contact:
United Response Easy News
News magazine designed to be accessible for people with additional needs and disabilities
Contact:
University of Portsmouth: Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC)
For students with disabilities and learning difficulties
Contact:
University of Southampton
Enabling services information for students with disabilities and learning difficulties
Contact:
Vermont School, Southampton
Small special junior school for boys with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, aged 7-11
Contact:
Victim Support
Support for victims and witnesses of crime
Contact:
WASSP (Waterside Autistic Spectrum Support for Parents/Carers)
Free service support group at Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Hythe/Waterside
Contact:
We Connect Now
Website and Facebook group for university students with disabilities
Contact:
Westminster House: Respite Centre - Isle of Wight
Community services for adults with learning disabilities, aged 18-65
Contact:
Wight BlueSkyArts
Community interest company
Contact:
Wightcare; Community Alarm/Telecare Service - Isle of Wight
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, response centre
Contact:
WightChYPS - Isle of Wight Council
Family services directory
Contact:
Wildern Opportunity Group and Preschool, Hedge End
Group and preschool for children with special needs, aged 2-5
Contact:
Winchester Autism Group (WAG)
Winchester Autism Group (WAG) is a support group for parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum – whether their condition is diagnosed or not
Contact:
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
Interactive, science and technology centre with planetarium
Contact:
Windward Day Services - Southampton
For adults with a learning disability
Contact:
Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre - Southampton
Paddleability - canoeing, kayaking and other activities for adults/children (Minimum age 8)
Contact:
Working Together with Your Child’s School
An autism education trust guide for parents and carers
Contact:
Young Adults with Autism (YAWA) - Chandlers Ford
Friends of In Touch group for young adults, aged 18-35
Contact:
Young Epilepsy
Transition support programme for young people (aged 15-25) with epilepsy in Hampshire
Contact:
Your Autism Magazine
National Autistic Society magazine
Contact:
Your Pathway Programme
Your Pathway is a fun and positive six-session programme that enables children and young people to explore their autistic identity
Contact:
YourStride
(formerly Personal Alarm Watch)
Contact:
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