The NHS’ official Merseyside Aspergers and Autism Support team.
The NHS Autistic Spectrum Condition Service offer you either 1 to 1 support or group sessions with Asperger&Autism specialist psychologists. The 1 to 1 sessions can be tailor made based on an initial screening they will invite you too. They also offer a Post-Diagnostic Course which is a 12 week course that gives people a chance to learn about how Aspergers&Autism work and what strategies can be learned to help cope with them.
A Liverpool and Midlands based innovative mental health charity all about giving people the tools they need to look after their mental health and support others. The Campaign’s focus is on young people from 11-25.
They deliver mental health programmes, workshops and wellbeing activities to schools, community organisations and communities as well as providing early intervention counselling to schools, where their team utilise cognitive behavioural techniques. This is all in the name of improving young people's mental health.
A local, independent mental health charity in Conwy supporting individuals and communities to have a better understanding of good mental health, enabling people to think, feel and react in the ways that they need and want to live their life.
Their team of Mental Health Practitioners can provide ongoing support to help you find ways of managing when times are hard, and also into the future. They will talk you through what’s available so you can decide on the best way forward and offer a range of strategies and techniques you can use. can support anyone 18+ and living in Conwy, who is experiencing low to moderate mental health issues, causing stress, anxiety, or low mood. If their services aren’t right for you, they can work with you to find help that is.
One of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across the region. They are the NHS’ commitment to ‘perfect care’ for those with physical and mental health issues – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient to lead the way in whole person, life long care that helps people live healthier lives.
They offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. They also frequently show up at the Autistic Spectrum Collective Drop In, where they give free advice to those autistic people about their health issues done in a professional and confidential manner.
A free, safe and anonymous place for young people to find online support and counselling.
There's a bunch of features and tools to support you that you can use when you sign up for free: A Chat and Messenger for when you want to talk to Kooth's friendly online team of medical health professionals about anything, a Forum to get advice, help others and share your story and An online Magazine full of opinions, creative pieces and personal experiences written by young people which you can contribute to. At Kooth there's always somebody who will listen and understand.
The biggest autism charity in the UK working to transform lives of the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and change neurotypical attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.
The National Autistic Society do a number of things to help autistic people in the UK and their families with their online community as well as their comprehensive directory services along with providing articles with in-depth advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. They also work around the UK running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights and training companies on being more autism-friendly.
A Greater Manchester family-run, community-based, not-for-profit social enterprise whose mission is to utilise the benefits of the human-animal bond to improve mental health and wellbeing.
They offer a range of community-based and visiting services based around Animal-assisted interventions, a range of therapeutic experiences involving human-animal interaction. They can do 1-1’s, private room hires, school visits, outreach, animal employability courses and they even run a dog cafe.
An England based mental health charity working with individuals, communities, and families to overcome mental ill health and support people on their recovery journeys.
hey have developed a range of services hand-in-hand with the people they support to ensure they are built for those most in need. These include: Supported Housing and Residential Recovery Services, Crisis Services and Havens, Employment Services,Community Based Services, Social Enterprises and Domestic Abuse Services.
A free Liverpool-based NHS service offering psychological therapies to adults in Liverpool who are feeling depressed or anxious.
Talk Liverpool offer a range of treatment programmes designed to give you the right information and to help you develop the skills you need to overcome your problems such as short courses which run regularly in locations near you or online help which you can use from the convenience of your home.
A team from Belgium that thrives on helping people using ABR- Activity Based Rehabilitation. ABR gives you, the parent, the opportunity to (re)build the correct relationship between your child’s body and brain so that spontaneous development can take over.
Their team of ABR trainers have a vast experience in training parents, families and care givers of all ages and backgrounds. They will train you to become the best therapist for your child, providing you with all the learning materials you need, show you the exact positions, photograph and film the exact way you work through training so you can go home and start helping your child immediately and confidently.
Liverpool Football Club’s official charity who aim to provide accessible and inclusive football sessions to children and adults with any impairment, difficulties or abilities.
LFC Foundation have a scheme called ‘Kicks Inclusion’ which provides free sports activities for children, young people and adults with additional learning, behaviour, physical and sensory needs across Merseyside. There are sessions for kids of different age groups ranging from 5-16 and sessions for those who are 17+.
A nationwide Organisation specialising in training people to use Rebound Therapy to provide a huge number of potential benefits for children and adults across virtually the whole range of disabilities and additional needs. Rebound Therapy involves using of full sized trampoline to provide opportunities for movement, therapeutic exercise and recreation for people across virtually the whole spectrum of additional needs.
They provide in-house staff training courses throughout the UK at the request of schools, day centres, gymnastic clubs, NHS groups, leisure centres, charity agencies and trampoline parks. They also run regular open courses at various centres throughout the UK for for small groups or individuals and even provided as an online distance course for those who cannot hold the course in house or attend an open course. The course is CPD accredited meaning it is legitimately recognised nationally.
An online shopping website dedicated to excellence in oral management (dental care). Their increasing product range, knowledge of the healthcare market-place, strength and dedication to training are all done in making RIS Healthcare your ideal partner when supporting those with sensory needs take care of their teeth.
They have an online shop selling dental products for those with sensory needs such as not liking the taste of mint in toothpaste. Some products can only ship to professional establishments and not to home addresses, these are clearly marked on the product pages. Also, they can only ship products to addresses in the UK.
A nationwide community based cycling scheme that enables people to cycle, regardless of their age, ability or cycling experience. They embrace disabled people and people who would otherwise not be able to cycle, through providing fun and friendly activity.
Wheels for All have hubs and centres all over the country where you can either: Ride out in the community from start and finish from one of their cycle hubs, complete with bikes and helmets which you can borrow if needed OR go to one of their centres where you can cycle using specially adapted cycles for every participant, young or old, allowing anyone to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
A large, modern and accessible venue based in Manchester that offers access to multi-sensory rooms that all children and adults with disabilities can benefit from using. Some evidence suggests that those with challenging behaviour can improve and may be reduced over a long term period.
These rooms have a range of equipment creating both a calming and interactive atmosphere, where colours flash through the fibre-optic strands along the floor; streams of blue and green simultaneously twinkle through the bubble tubes and the disco ball sparkles whilst room users can enjoy lying on the water beds dreaming away to the sounds of classical music or play in the mirrors creating their very own personal party space with pop music in the background.
A Liverpool based Audio Visual Installation project that all about creating opportunities for people to be still as an antidote to our technology driven world and the need to experience the now, present in the moment, because being still gives a chance for us to rest, process our thoughts, gain a better perspective, be grateful and reconnect to our spiritual nature.
It is an audio visual installation that includes inspirational quotes that encourage you to pause and uses nature videos and an immersive sound installation to create a place for you to be still. The Installation is hosted free of charge and as it’s “pop up” in nature, it can be used in a variety of locations from a room to a gallery space. If you would like this installation to visit your community or business then contact Pete, the man behind the installation through the website.
A Chester based charity ran by a group of parents of children with additional needs that were frustrated by the lack of appropriate play resources and support locally. And so, we decided to do something about it by running play sessions in a large centre.
The facilities at their centre include a sensory room, accessible soft play and a range of activities including messy play, art and craft, and role play. These facilities can be accessed by booking a play session . Each play session has limited numbers to ensure that they are calm but still lots of fun.
An independent charity supporting older people in Liverpool and Sefton to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
They run a Friendship Service for those feeling lonely or isolated. Age Concern will match you with someone who has similar interests to yours. They will visit you for a couple of hours each week to chat over a cup of tea, over the phone, or they will go along to a social activity or outing with you. The service is run by volunteers who give up their time to offer help and support others. They are all police checked.
An online space for autistic young people, between the ages of 13-25 to be themselves.
The Ambitious Youth Network is a safe space where you can meet others and be heard. Young people aged 13-15 can take part in voluntary opportunities. Young people aged 16-25 are able to attend online peer support sessions as well take part in voluntary opportunities and join groups. All young people can attend informative webinars and access the Youth Network live feed to stay up to date with news and events in the autism community.
A Liverpool-based ‘collective’ of service users, carers and professionals who offer a service to help and support adults (18+) who have Asperger Syndrome.
The Autistic Spectrum Collective runs a drop in service on the last Friday of every month where people can “drop in” to a warm and welcoming space for service users and carers to access services, participate in activities of interest and to find out more information about what’s available in the local community.
The Autistic Spectrum Collective’s Art Hub for those with interests in creative art activities.
The Art Hub can cater for up to around 10 people to take part in creative activities such as painting, digital art, printing, photography and jewellery making. The Art Hub takes place every Wednesday from 1-3pm and some of your work may also be exhibited in the gallery where it will also be for sale.
The Liverpool Bluecoat’s inclusive arts project for learning disabled and neurodivergent adults supporting them to explore contemporary arts and heritage, creating and sharing their own work.
You will need to become a member of the Blue Room by emailing them at blueroom@thebluecoat.org.uk. Blue Room members access full day inclusive arts sessions which develop creative and social skills, helping to building confidence and greater independence supported by a dedicated team of facilitators, assistants and volunteers. Blue Room membership can lead to further opportunities for volunteering and professional development. Members have access to unique resources such as the Bluecoat Print Studio and can explore different creative practices, such as dance and movement with Blue Room Moves and visual arts with Studio Me.
A Sefton based community team that supports people to link in with their local communities, helping to reduce levels of social isolation and loneliness.
Community Connectors will help individuals find out what activities or groups are available in their local area which might interest them and then accompany them to a social activity or group to ease any fears of going somewhere for the first time on their own, introduce them to rest of the group and help them to settle.
A community initiative based in Stockton-on-Tees that supports and empowers autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide.
Daisy Chain offer a variety of specialist provisions to over 5,000 families with neurodiverse and autistic children&adults including of social clubs, respite care, wellbeing, independent living skills, employability skills, animal therapy and family support services.
A Nationwide charitable registered society who support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives who often feel excluded and simply want the same opportunities as other people to enjoy the things in their communities such as cinema, gaming, libraries and museums.
They work with various cinemas, gaming places, libraries and museums to encourage them to provide adjustments including reduced sensory stimulation, increased signage and autism training for staff in order to create thriving environments where everyone is welcome especially those on the autism spectrum. They have compiled all of the autism friendly places they have worked with into a database map that will enable you to find your local autism friendly places.
Based in Manchester, they are the leading charity of experts in electronic assistive technology helping disabled people speak, live, independently, control their environment and have fun playing video games.
Everyone Can carefully research both existing and developing digital technologies in order to deliver services that can increase the level of independence for disabled people. They have a technology centre which offers an unparalleled gaming experience for disabled people and can offer assessments using digital technology to find practical solutions to problems disabled people have in everyday life such as shopping, communication and controlling appliances around the home.
An online community run Minecraft server for neurodivergents, including ASD, ADHD and any SEN or neurological condition. This community was set up through a joint effort between 11 staff members with previous experience whom are either parents of neurodivergent children or young adults with these conditions.
The server is free of charge, there are absolutely no extras and staff work voluntary, Famallama pays for the server out of their own pockets. Players are called Llama's and they will receive in game perks, such as /fly and full tools and armour when they join. There are rules in place to minimise bullying and griefing, both of which will not be tolerated on Famallama. All builds can be protected including those in the creative world.
The UK's leading trampoline & adventure park operator; providing the ultimate experience for all ages!
They offer sessions specifically aimed at customers with ASD. These are known as SEND sessions or ASD & Disability sessions which offer a relaxing atmosphere where the lights and music are turned down. These sessions, which are usually held on Tuesdays & Sunday, can be booked online. You will need to check whether your nearest Flip Out offers these sessions as not all Flip Out parks do.
A Liverpool-based social enterprise that supports adults with Autism&ADHD as well as the parents of Autism&ADHD children through a non-threatening, friendly but more importantly confidential service.
Ladders of Life runs group sessions every Thursday were people can talk about their lives with Autism&ADHD and hear from other people with the same conditions. Ladders also do 1 to 1 sessions for those people who feel their problems are too personal for the group or are not yet ready to be in front of that many people.
A North West England friendship and dating agency aiming to reduce social isolation and loneliness by offering opportunities for people with a learning disability and/or autism, to meet new people in a safe way. They are committed to helping people to form long lasting friendships and relationships.
The project provides an exclusive matching service for their members, whether you are looking for friends or that someone special. The project will provide support before, during and after a friendship match or date, and can advise and support you to continue dating or maintaining your new friendships. Their trained matchmakers and chaperones will support you every step of the way, from the initial contact, during your matches and we will follow up after your friendship match or date.
A Nationwide charity who wants to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and their families now, and fight alongside them for a better future.
They provide services ranging from round-the-clock care to helping someone join in with local leisure activities, providing advice and information on things like employment and education, helping someone to live independently for the first time, and providing various social clubs for those 18+.
A Liverpool-based parent led organisation providing support, advice and guidance for families of children with neurological conditions mainly Autism and ADHD aged between 5-15.
The Neurodiverse Family Support Network runs courses, advice sessions and coffee mornings for the parent/carers to attend as well as offering social activities including days out to allow opportunities for parents without confidence or support to attend as part of a group whilst building on the children’s social skills.
The ultimate guide to everything you need to know about London theatre whose team dedicated to making theatre as welcoming as possible for everyone.
They can help you find theatre shows which offer Relaxed performances. Relaxed performances are adapted in a number of ways to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere, including adjusting light and sound levels, providing ‘chill-out’ areas and demonstrating an embracing attitude towards audience noise and movement in the auditorium.
A nationwide charity providing safe and fun places where disabled and non-disabled people come together to socialise, have fun and build lifelong friendships allowing them to feel grow more independent and confident together.
Phab run a series of clubs and adventure trips around the UK. The clubs are a places shaped by the wants and needs of the club members but with a shared commitment to inclusion and accessibility held in accessible locations and supported by volunteers. The adventure trips build personal growth, a sense of accomplishment and fun through a range of outdoor activities held at inclusive outdoor centres with a large amount of adaptive equipment and accessible accommodation ensuring that everyone can participate.
A Cheshire based Charity Incorporated Organisation set up by a group of parents in 2005 to now provide help and support for people living with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
They run various Social Groups such as a School Age Social club (4-18), an Adult club for 18+ and groups for Carers too. They run an Autism friendly café where you can chat to a member of their team as well as offer 1 to 1 appointments with their Outreach Team, Cheshire East Autism Team, EHCP support, Department of Work and Pensions, Cheshire East Information and Advice Service.
A Manchester based registered charity and activity centre in for adults with learning disabilities set up by a group of parents who were not happy with the service then provided for Adults with Learning Disabilities.
At The Shaw Centre they try to provide a wide range of activities. They run group meetings monthly to ensure that they are providing activities that our group members enjoy. In the centre they offer Drumming, Zumba, Sing Along, Cooking, Art&Crafts, Creative Writing, Free Time, Computer Time, Group Games, Drama, and so much more. They also enjoy dining out, shopping in the city centre, taking a walk and swimming.
A key gateway organisation in Manchester for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) people's access to the arts and screen industries.
Triple C runs a FREE, accessible youth theatre for DDN young people led by professional actors and directors who work in TV and theatre. It is designed for young deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) people, between 8-16, with a passion for the performing arts to explore creativity through the use of drama-based games, improvisation, character-building, role play and storytelling.
A Liverpool-based charity devoted to the social and emotional well-being of young people, providing a safe and sound environment where they can gain self-understanding, confidence and inspiration for the future.
Yellow House runs creative workshops giving young people a chance to explore a broad range of artistic interests to enable them to constantly improve and develop new skills both inside and outside of the arts. Yellow House also run workshops all over the community, tailored to any age range, nationality, or ability level; aiming to help people explore a variety of issues and develop the confidence to discuss, explore and create in response to those issues.
A company in Bath dedicated to empowering individuals, enabling them to develop skills for life and healthy relationships, as well as supporting them to boost their confidence and self-esteem by providing the best specialist support to inspire a generation of people to live happy, healthy and meaningful lives.
Achieve Together run specialist homes that have been adapted to offer low arousal environments, specialist support and therapy input. They also offer a holistic Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Total Communication approach to allow for increased inclusion and engagement which includes access to high and low tech communication aids. All of their teams receive comprehensive internal specialist training on autism spectrum conditions. This training is delivered by specialist trainers and when available, a person we support.
A Manchester based charitable service that leads from the front by educating and engaging others. They take pride in creating a safe environment where people feel valued as individuals, meeting their needs through practical support and targeted investment.
The team provide advice to members of the public and healthcare professionals about equipment and services to support independence. They do this through their helpline which provides advice, information and practical solutions to individuals, their families and the professionals who support them. If you or a loved one is struggling with daily living tasks they offer impartial guidance to help people lead more independent lives.
A Liverpool based charity whose key focus is to help autistic people and their carers extend their social circle, which can be extremely limited for some, and reduce their isolation. This is all done around a monthly cycle of events and activities run by the trustees and other volunteers, who have a lived experience of autism either as carers of people with ASC or those with an ASC diagnosis themselves.
The ASC run specific sessions for carers and family members who are under considerable stress in trying to give their loved ones the best possible experiences in life, a chance to talk to others and compare experiences on dealing with challenging situations. This allows for carers and family members to “off load” and share their experiences with others in a similar role.
A charitable community benefit society that supports autistic people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, all around England, based on their choice and not defining people by their support needs.
Choice Support can help you in a number of ways: if you have mental health issues them they can help you work on a recovery journey, they have a supported loving service to help you find love and they can help you find the right place to live with the right support allowing people take more control over their own lives.
A registered, not for profit company in North West England and Wales offering a range of social care services to vulnerable people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Dementia, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Acquired Brain Injuries, Personality Disorders and other Complex needs.
They offer support managing various aspects of living, including developing and maintaining friendships, budgeting, bill paying, shopping, cleaning, keeping safe and secure and accessing professional services. All support provided takes account of individuals ability and is delivered with a view to maximise personal independence and encouraging the service user to do as much for themselves as possible.
A life skills training centre in Leicestershire for working age adults with a diagnosis of autism, learning difficulties and behaviour that may challenge whose aim is to understand and cater for everyone's individual personal needs.
They will help each individual that uses their service to develop the important skills to tackle everyday challenges and get them ready for life, skills such as money, travel, domestic chores, community gardening, music, arts & crafts, beauty, keep fit, computer & IT, healthy eating and social skills.
A Lincolnshire-based family run group driven by wanting to make a difference to and offer high standards in the care and support of the living needs of those with disabilities.
Home from Home Care offer learning disability care homes with spacious, communal environments for social interaction, balanced with privacy and personal space. Each individual’s en-suite bedroom/personal living space is thoughtfully personalised to reflect their aesthetic, physical needs and to facilitate the delivery of their person focused care and support.
The national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. They work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.
It has the most comprehensive database of Homelessness services listing of 1500 projects up and down the country with contact details and service descriptions. It is provided by Homeless Link to promote joint working across the sector and to help individuals find local services.
A Merseyside/Lancashire-based charity which enables and supports people to live full and independent lives by helping them to become more resilient and overcome the challenges presented by mental health issues and disabilities.
Their dedicated staff team deliver high quality care to residents who need support within their own homes including help with getting up and going to bed, assistance dressing and preparing meals. They also provide peer mentoring services to help people to develop motivation, confidence, life skills, access courses, get voluntary work and help people get to places even by giving travel training (if possible).
One of the largest adult social care providers in the UK who plan to continue growing to benefit even more lives. The difference lies in the professional expertise and passion of their team who genuinely care and love supporting people to set and achieve their goals. They believe in being proactive, not reactive as by planning ahead, they can create opportunities for the people they support to lead more active and fulfilling lives.
Many of their services are located in residential areas with a wealth of community facilities nearby; the people they support can develop strong links with local amenities and further develop such links on leaving our services. Each service provides spacious, calm environments that meet the environmental needs of service users with Autism. Their services have small bed numbers, outside space and many have sensory areas. They have worked hard to maintain a homely atmosphere in theirr locations in which the people we support can feel safe and supported.
The UK’s leading team of support professionals helping adults with diverse and complex needs to live independent, fulfilling and happy lives along with helping them to follow their dreams either from home or in supported living.
Lifeways offer a range of different support options for people living with autism that's designed to meet individual needs by spending time with the adult, their family members and care professionals close to the adult, to gain an understanding of the challenges the person may have already overcome and what they need help to overcome in the future.
Liverpool Carers Centre was established by Local Solutions as a city wide community based programme of activities and training that ensures a range of support is available to unpaid carers in Liverpool. This focuses on helping to reduce the impact of the caring role, promotes carers health and wellbeing to improve the quality of life for unpaid carers in Liverpool.
They offer a range of activities and training throughout the year which can be based at the Carers Centre or one of their community-based outreach hubs. These activities include Zumba, Calming Crafts, Yoga&Relaxation, Monthly Carer Support Groups, Coffee and Chat Drop In, Computer Classes, Cookery Classes and regularly adding new activities/training courses.
A charity in Milton Keynes that provides learning, support and care for more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability and/or are autistic. People who draw on MacIntyre’s support have gloriously ordinary lives, living the life they choose, using their gifts, skills and passions to contribute and connect to the people in their local neighbourhood. MacIntyre invests in, and helps shape, neighbourhoods to be inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone.
Their skilled staff start from building an understanding of each person’s specific strengths and needs, using Person Centred Approaches to help them achieve their wishes and goals. They work closely with people and their families to plan for the future and ensure each person we support is able to live a life that makes sense to them. Within our education services, autistic learners have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, led by highly-skilled educators who respect individual learners’ communication styles, interests, skills and needs whilst supporting them to achieve person-centred goals.
A charity in Cannock that offers a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving equipment when and where its needed. Alongside equipment, they campaign to improve the outlook for disabled children and change lives. They support parents, work with health professionals and strive for a future where all disabled children get the equipment they need and deserve.
Their FREE national Nurse Helpline offers emotional and practical support to families and professionals caring for disabled and terminally ill children, including specialist health information and support. Their team of professionally qualified, registered nurses have a wealth of experience and are committed to putting the needs of children and their families first. You can Call the Newlife Nurse Helpline Reception Team to connect to their Nurses and arrange a Nurse call back, or book an appointment to assist with your enquiry.
A long-established, forward-thinking provider of community home care that supports independent living across England and Scotland. They provide over 30,000 hours of care and support a week to over 2,000 clients and their families through our local teams of highly qualified and vetted registered nurses, healthcare workers, and Care Co-Ordinator’s.
Their home care services range from companionship visits to 24-hour live-in home nursing care across every age group, ability, and health condition. Some key aspects of their home care services include: person care, household support, medication management, mobility assistance and companionship. These services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, allowing them to maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving the care they require.
A charity in the North West that care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of care-experienced children and people with disabilities, autism and mental health differences.
The Trust offer residential sensory-friendly homes with gardens, outdoor spaces and communal areas to enjoy and see young people flourish were they support people with disabilities and complex needs to make decisions about their care and live happy, independent and fulfilling lives. They have schools which support children and young people from age 5 all the way to 25 with individual learning plans. They run foster care schemes and support young people in their homes and local communities so parents, carers and siblings can thrive together.
Water provider for Northwest England. They have FREE priority services set up to help you, your family or your friends benefit from additional support from United Utilities so they can respond quickly to those particular needs.
Their priority services are set up to provide customers with additional support no matter what you need it for. They have initiatives to help out with mental health, hearing or speech difficulties, visual impairment and those who need extra support during home visits. All you need to do is register for them.
A nationwide company that provides specialist support for over 3,500 people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. Whether it is support in their own home, supported living accommodation or a registered care home, they will enable people to live as independently as possible: where, how and with whom they choose.
They have a national group of autism experts, including two National Autistic Society (NAS) accredited assessors who will work with you to create your support plan and involve you in choosing your support workers, providing you with specialist staff who understand you and your autism. They are trained in autism awareness and receive extra training by the NAS, so you can rely on them for safe, flexible and personalised support.
A registered charity in Oldham providing Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication services for people all across England with complex needs to help them express themselves and meet their full potential.
They offer advice, assessments, training and information services with a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT), delivered by their multi-disciplinary team of specialist teachers, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists with the support of technical and administrative staff.
An online Superstore that wants to make the process of exploring and purchasing Assistive Technology and Assistive Technology training as simple and as convenient as possible, so that customers can enjoy the empowering impact of this remarkable technology, at the point when they need it most.
AT Superstore enables customers to search for AT products by disability, age, level of education or type of product, explore different types of AT according to customer needs, purchase&receive software AT products sent instantly to the customer’s email inbox, purchase&receive hardware AT products directly by courier, purchase Assistive Technology training so as to start using their AT products with confidence and purchase AT&AT training quickly and securely online.
An online service that wants to help change the greatest inequalities across the UK experienced by autistic people and other neurodivergent people to create a future that puts people in control of their own lives, accessing professional support when and how they need it.
They have an online service and app system which is simple technology combined with on-demand, human support that helps people achieve more, manage their day-to-day, and reduce anxiety to enable people to self-manage challenges and build positive habits for life. They make sure to work with users to design and deliver their system, ensuring the system is accessible and meet the needs of their users.
A Yorkshire based company who provides products, services and information to those requiring support and their carers. They aim to be considered the leading supplier of products and services for people with reduced mobility and their carers in the United Kingdom.
They offer an unrivalled choice of products with potential for customisation. They only supply products of a high quality and provide an exceptional level of after sales support. They offer comprehensive, professional assessments based on users needs. They also have a facility for demonstrations and trials to ensure the correct product is purchased.
An immersive multi-sensory space that reduces anxiety and encourages participation in less than 15 minutes. It has been installed in various schools, hospitals and public community spaces all around Ireland and the UK.
Cubbie helps regulate sensory stress through professional, tailor made programs in an easy-to-use, immersive safe, personal space of sound and vision. It is free of disruptions and driven by software that is regularly and automatically updated and has enough space for a wheelchair to turn 360º inside it.
A new, ground-breaking, industry-led programme, committed to bridging the digital divide by improving digital skills, enhancing lives, and stimulating economic growth in Liverpool.
Each person receives a free android tablet, with six months of Vodafone connectivity, alongside in-person digital skills training. To reach those most in need, they’re working in partnership with members of their Digital Inclusion Network to roll out this programme. This includes voluntary sector organisations, other local authorities and service providers. If you’re an organisation supporting digitally excluded residents, sign up to our network to find out how to get involved.
A Manchester based charity, offering free, impartial information about services for disabled individuals, older people, and those that support them to help disabled and older people make more informed choices which, as a result, enables easier, safer and more independent living.
They provide impartial information and advice about assistive technology (equipment and products), equipment and provide services that support those with bladder and bowel problems such as a free helpline, as well as providing sensory rooms, free exhibitions across the UK, equipment solutions and training.
An online non-profit shop that helps children and adults with additional needs by supplying products and equipment that help with everyday challenges. They provide an easy and trusted environment to find the right solutions and allow people to connect and share their experiences.
Their entire website is a non-profit shop which they work very hard to keep prices as low as they can, but this is not easy. They will go over and above to help parents and carers find products that will help. In addition, if they don't have what you need just ask them, think of them as your personal shopper. Whilst they cannot guarantee finding everything, they do their very best and are usually successful.
The UK’s first online fully adaptive footwear brand designed by an occupational therapist in the USA, to be easy to put on and take off, wide-fit, lightweight and accommodate AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses).
Friendly Shoes are easy on and off, wide fitting, fit AFOs and orthotics and are incredibly lightweight. They are available in a range of sizes and colours, there’s something for everyone, from trainers to wide-fit boots. Plus, they also sell bamboo, smooth socks for all ages (knee high for comfort under AFOs and ankle length), and sock aids if people struggle to get socks on. Shop on their website to see their full collection as well as getting 25% off certain styles.
A veritable Aladdin’s cave of an independent stationery, greetings cards and gift shop in Cheshire which is also online.
The shop delivers super quality, individual, sometimes quirky and always fabulous stationery, gifts, cards and all sorts of knick-knacks you didn’t even know you needed. One of their sections is their “Help with Handwriting” section where they offer colours, pens&pencils, reading&writing aids and school equipment for all those with motor issues or are left handed.
A family business, gone nationwide, born out of a desire to improve upon all other products in the marketplace that offer a possible solution to the night-time problems encountered such as sleep deprivation and the danger of seizures in unsafe beds.
They have invented a product called the UrZone. The UrZone is a 6 in 1 bed / safe enclosed space designed to protect children and adults from night-time wandering and entrapment during seizures or high night-time mobility. The UrZone is one of the strongest and most durable safety beds on the market for adults and children with disabilities, whilst being portable and fitting into a suitcase for travel, respite and hospital use.
A leading UK designer and manufacturer of innovative, interactive electronic and IT products for the Education, Retail, and Corporate sectors.
The mixture of engineering talents within Integrex fosters an environment where they have adapted new technologies such as the Well being Suite Interactive Projector and the VisiLift+ for dynamic presentations, interactive experiences and seamless mobility to embrace the power of socialisation, communication and stimulate cognitive abilities.
An innovative new development by Amazing Interactives ltd that converts a large 4m to 6m wall within a school hall turning it into an interactive classroom for catch up learning and exercise. It currently has over 80 modules covering both educational and physical activities to suit age ranges 4 to 11. The innovative system allows large/small groups of pupils to interact with the modules by throwing balls or touching the wall.
ISportsWall is easy to use and has both automatic and manual setup. The whole system is operated from a small wireless rechargeable keyboard, which is used to select and configure the games. The system also includes a 4 light RGBW bar that creates lighting effects during game play, or to music for other school events. An extra wall input plate is also installed that allows the projection and sound system to be used for normal presentations from a laptop, or sound from an Ipad/phone e.t.c.
A company that seeks to enable individuals with speech and language impairments to successfully communicate and interact in their environment by providing products and services that promote success for individuals who use AAC, their families and their support teams.
They offer communication aids to support a wide range of language solutions including Unity, easyChat, The Grid, WordPower and text-based systems, are highly flexible, easy to program and backed by unrivalled warranty and support packages. Their regionally based consultants have unrivalled AAC experience and their dedicated customer support team will provide you with all the help you need for product evaluation, assessment, trial and implementation to ensure communication success.
A company, from Luxembourg which has now set up in the UK, that makes socially assistive robots economical and user-friendly. Their first product, QTrobot, is an expressive social robot that helps children with autism and special educational needs to learn new social, emotional and communication skills.
The QTrobot is an expressive social robot designed to parents to practice daily life skills with their children at home by offering hundreds of professionally designed educational modules on cognitive, language, social, and emotional skills. It can also be used assistive tool for increasing children’s engagement in schools. It is also a powerful platform for Human-AI research and teaching used by top research institutes around the world for STEM education, elderly care, healthy ageing and much more.
The largest supplier of healthcare aids to daily living and mobility products in the UK. A family business in their fifth decade delivering solutions for independent living. One of these solutions is, The Sensory Pod, their award winning calming space for Schools, Healthcare facilities and Public spaces like libraries.
The Sensory Pod is an affordable, calming and relaxing space for both Children & Adults. This calming space is full of amazing features as standard and great add-on products such as wifi control, custom branding and more. The Sensory Pod has a mood light ceiling which is calming and relaxing. It can be changed instantly to the favoured colour. The space is fun, relaxing and appealing to any child, or adult, to spend any length of time. It is already being used successfully in Special Needs environments and Universities, seeking an Autism Friendly Environment.
A Nationwide project founded by a Mother and her Autistic Son who are driven by their passion to help improve lives with visual supports that work for you, not that make work for you.
Orkid Ideas invented the TomTag, a visual support aid of plastic tags where you place click-on buttons on them which have symbols representing the things that people need to remember such as check-lists or symbols representing visual cues such as emotions or needs that non-verbal people need.
A "calming safe space" where children can freely express themselves, have a space of their own, and transport themselves to another world. PODS are therapeutic spaces designed to serve a broad spectrum of age groups, ranging from youths seeking personal time-outs, to educational institutions providing safe spaces on campuses. Additionally, they are invaluable for the elderly, individuals with dementia, or older users with Autism, accommodating diverse sensory stimulation requirements. PODS is online and ships worldwide.
PODS facilitates easy transitions, allowing users to move effortlessly from bed to a lying or seated position in an armchair or wheelchair. This multifunctional space serves not only as a relaxation or reflection area but also accommodates exercise activities. It also has a roof access point for hoist lifting and lowering to allow a stress free experience. They inflate in 30 seconds, offering a range of removable themes, include themed sound effects and include a complete sensory package of a portable wireless speaker and remote-controlled sensory lighting, providing a fully immersive experience.
A Derbyshire based company founded to improve the quality of life of people of all ages and all abilities. They provide the best sensory products and environments for people from all walks of life.
The website offers a range of sensory tools such as sensory rooms, specialised seating, soft play and specialist kits. These sensory tools are made to allow for the choice, empowerment, enjoyment, inclusion, meaningful occupation, and comfort for everyone.
A Nationwide company who works with families and healthcare professionals of individuals with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviours who may be unsafe in an ordinary room or bed.
Safespaces work with people to design and supply safe rooms, and high-sided beds for the individuals. They will assess and recommend which safe space is right for them whether it be a safe room, a raised bed or a compact space fit for travel use.
An Irish company who created a voice recording app called “Empathetic” that helps everyone to understand how a non-verbal person is feeling.
The app uses AI to interpret short voice recordings of people who cannot use functional speech or most communication aids. Tests show that that using Empathic helps to decrease frustration, improve mood and enhance interactions with a reduction in challenging behaviours. The app also offers offers a multiuser dashboard, reports and real time updates that can be accessed on any smart device. The company are also working on hands free options for use in smart homes and sensory rooms.
A company in Yorkshire who created the Nook Pod, a brilliantly revolutionary way to make your school, public service, care home, event or business more inclusive to people & families who are neurodiverse, have learning difficulties and special needs.
The Nook Pod is an amazing mobile emotionally intelligent workspace for one to one & group working. It is designed to create a noise-reducing and calming environment, utilising controllable lighting to positively influence mood and support individuals with hidden disabilities such as autism. There is an entire range of Nook Pods on their website but if you need it, they can make a custom Nook Pod for you.
An artist-led charity in North Wales revolutionising how people experience creativity within cultural and care institutions through their Sensory Parcel Service.
The Parcel Sensory Service is a program that delivers engaging multisensory experiences directly through your door. Each time, a carefully curated parcel arrives, brimming with: Sensory objects, Activity ideas and Trip inspiration to places all around North Wales. The Service is suitable for Day Centres, Special Schools and Individuals along with their families.
An Ellesmere based communication aids charity that provides funding towards speech aids for disabled people that have communication disorders and severe learning difficulties.
When you become a member of The Sequal Trust, they will liaise with your assigned Speech and Language Therapist to ensure you can be provided with the most suitable assistive technology such as an eye gaze, Grid Pad or Lightwriter. They know that finding and funding the right electronic communication aid can be challenging and costly, so their dedicated team will help you every step of the way.
A company based in Europe and the USA who creates software and devices to suit a wide range of complex needs, and are passionate about helping people succeed on their journey with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Their technology exists to give people a voice and independence, so they can build meaningful connections and can achieve their ambitions.
They offer a variety of products that work intuitively with all access options, for the most complex needs. From eye gaze and pointing devices to keyguard touch access and switches, Smartbox products have innovative features that make alternative access simple. The settings in are integrated and simple to adjust as your needs change. This technology comes in different forms from lightweight portable devices to powerful devices for eye gaze, switches, and pointers and are available with Grid AAC software on iOS and Windows.
A small family company in Yorkshire that has been creating Multi-Sensory Environments for over 30 years, constantly at the leading edge of their evolution from the 1970's concepts of relaxation rooms to the high-tech interactive rooms of the 21st century. For them, a project represents the beginning of a long term relationship with customers that addresses their unique individual needs.
Their website is an entire catologue of sensory items that can be purchased including sensory rooms. If you are not sure about what will suit you, then the company can help you through the many representatives that cover the whole of the country visiting customers to discuss their individual needs, give free quotes and can provide 3D drawings of what the perfect sensory room would look like.
A family business in Scotland who offer a selection of products that assist and improve the daily lives of the person in need and the lives of the care giver.
Their website is the ultimate destination for in-depth information on our premium equipment. They work closely in achieving a solution that suits the individual by showcasing carefully selected products to suit. Their diverse product collection features a wide array of Special Needs Beds for Children specifically crafted to accommodate different disabilities, including the Soft Safe Rooms and their groundbreaking, award-winning Cloud Cuddle.
A global team that works to help people with communication and mobility challenges live richer, more meaningful lives.
They ensure that their technology and solutions for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are easy to use and can withstand daily stresses. whether it’s an assistive technology device, a communication app, eye gaze control of your computer, low tech materials or specialised training solutions. In the UK, they can also help people with AAC funding needs by offering assistance, a comprehensive list of funding sources, and the ability to borrow a device to prepare for an assessment.
A Nationwide family run business who work closely with care professionals to understand and cope with a wide spectrum of challenging physical behaviours around furniture such in order to provide furniture-based solutions.
Tough Furniture offers tailor made furniture solutions, such as a TV cabinet which locks the TV into place (so it won’t accidentally fall) or a sturdy wardrobe (for those who are heavy handed), based on what you require. They will manufacture, deliver and install the furniture as part of their design plan. They will also help you reach out to charities and partners to help with funding if you need it.
A Nationwide company who enjoys working together to achieve the aim of giving every child, every day, a reason to love learning by providing thousands of resources that people will need.
TTS Group offer a catalogue system through their website similar to the shop Argos but it is made entirely of resources to help people with disabilities learn ranging from printed books to programmable floor robots.
A Company in Chester dedicated to helping parents and carers balance their family’s time on and off screens by making unplugging from technology both easy and cool through their sustainable boxes that help you put down screens and focus on each other.
Working with local experts, craftspeople and artists, they design cutting-edge boxes and events that help you take a break from screens and indulge in fun creative time. They have a variety of boxes ranging from culture, countries, science and fantasy which can all be purchased either from events or online through their website.
A Nationwide family company that believe everybody should have fair and equal access to information and that it can be achieved through making this information more visual by use of symbols.
Widgit offer a number of different softwares that enable anyone to create documents or visual cards with Widgit Symbols, a bank of over 20,000 images specifically designed to support written text. These can be printed out for people to use as documents or with various low-tech communication aids such as boards. They can also be used digitally on computers, tablets or other high-tech communication aids.
An Autistic Girl, based in Liverpool, named Sarah who is Creative Wellbeing Practitioner and Master Fine Artist who works with people of all ages and Special Educational Needs. An Autistic Girl named Sarah who is Creative Wellbeing Practitioner and Master Fine Artist who works with people of all ages and Special Educational Needs.
Sarah has designed her own wellbeing courses and workshops using art wellbeing, art techniques and creative teaching based around what use she has used in her daily life as a master fine artist, teacher and creative wellbeing practitioner with first hand life experiences living with ADHD, ASD and OCD. If you are interested in a wellbeing course or workshop like this then you can hire her.
The UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based approach where the focus is on what individuals can do whilst acknowledging the challenges associated with their conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.
They support parents, carers and professionals so they can understand and meet the needs of neurodiverse people through their range of webinars, courses and an entire Resource Hub page on their website. They also offer tailored support through a diagnostic screening clinic to help neurodiverse people know which interventions and adaptations are right for them through out their life from childhood into adulthood.
Wigan Council’s “Autism Friendly Wigan” campaign to ensure Wigan Borough is an autism-friendly and inclusive place where autistic children and adults can live independent, fulfilling lives, accessing support as and when it is needed.
Autism Friends run free Autism Friends training sessions which aim to help businesses and members of the public better understand how those living with autism will encounter situations and what they can do to break down barriers. They also offer a range of free training and support sessions aimed at parents and carers whose children have received an autism diagnosis.
A group from London who believes everyone should be able to feel OK at school but they know this isn’t the case for many autistic pupils. That’s why they have created the Autistic and OK programme to empower autistic pupils to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, understand themselves and feel OK.
The Autistic and OK programme is a free, downloadable resource is available for every single secondary school in the UK. Some resources within the toolkit have been adapted to meet the specific needs of specialist schools and youth groups, ensuring it is inclusive and effective across different educational settings. Their programme aims to build a whole-school community where autistic pupils feel understood and accepted. Download the toolkit today and start your school’s journey on the Autistic and OK programme.
A website launched by Chris Bonnello (an autistic advocate, author and former teacher of mainstream primary and specialist education) in April 2015 to share his insights from both a personal and professional perspective.
The website is full of articles containing information, advice and insights on how to better manage autism. Bonnello aspeaks openly in public about how to build up autistic people to become the best they can be. He also offers consulting services to followers and readers via Zoom, Skype, Messenger and other platforms to discuss autism-related issues affecting them and/or those they love, in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
A National Representative Organisation led by autistic people for autistic people whose primary focus is to ensure that autistic people’s rights are upheld and that all autistic adults have equal access to everyday services.
They provide training that is presented from an autistic perspective both online and in person. They educate and inform through training sessions which are designed and delivered by autistic people that look at all the challenges and barriers autistic people face and also aim to help others recognise autistic strengths, talents and discuss useful tools and strategies. They provide training online, at community venues or even in-house(to a group or company at their site).
An Autism Practitioner whose vision is to empower professionals in schools and other settings to implement positive and evidence-based interventions that support children's communication, language, social skills, and emotional and behavioural responses.
Bea Inclusive can provide you with the tools you need to save time and feel supported. They do this through offering Lego®-based Therapy In-House and online training for schools, settings, and parents. a social development program designed for children with social communication difficulties, particularly those with autism. It involves using Lego® bricks for facilitated, collaborative, and structured play to help children learn and practice social skills.
A company who are passionate about helping people and organisations nationwide to connect with the very best clinical and non-clinical training opportunities.
They take the hassle away and match your training requirements to the specialism of their range of qualified trainers, help you plan your training to get the most from your budget, are flexible on training times to suit your needs, offer training Monday to Saturday to fit in around you and your team. They also operate nationally meaning they will come to your home or your place of work.
Online Podcasts from the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. They make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve.
They monitor, inspect and regulate health services. They publish what they find through their website and the discussions held on their podcasts that can be accessed through SoundCloud, Apple and Spotify.
A nationwide one year transition to work programme committed to transforming the lives of young adults with a learning disability and autism or both.
They partner with organisations across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to create supported employment internships for young people in their last year of education, helping them to take positive first steps into the world of work. At the end of the programme, on average 60% of DFN Project SEARCH gradates move into full-time permanent roles and 70% of DFN Project SEARCH graduates gain jobs in total.
A York based digital support programme that offers parents or carers, and children, free digital skills and creative workshops and resources.
They have a range of workshops delivered by specialists online or in person in a safe space where you can learn new skills along with other families raising disabled children. During the workshops, the specialists share their digital screens and talk through what to do so can follow the trainer’s demonstration on your devices. These workshops are very friendly and informal and you can ask questions, at any point in the workshop. There will also be a chance, at the end, to ask any questions.
A charitable network of centres, all around the UK, which offer high quality information, assessments and advice about learning to driving disabled.
Their centres have teams of occupational therapists and driving instructors with specialist knowledge to help with physical or cognitive challenges with learning to drive. Assessments are tailored to individual need but typically includes visual screening and cognitive assessments before progressing to an in-car assessment. Some centres also offer assistance with the theory and hazard perception test.
A Liverpool based computer training centre providing support to local people and organisations, helping them to access employment, self-employment, training and education.
They offer the opportunity to learn various computer skills, earn ICT qualifications such as ICDL as well as gain Level 2 English and Maths. All students at EDT are able to study at their own pace choosing what days and times they wish to come in to study. They also have a Business and Enterprise advice service aimed at individuals or groups who have a viable business idea or wish to become self-employed.
The various Greater Manchester councils’ Autism Representatives who aim to be a point of contact for anyone in Greater Manchester needing information about autism and related issues. They are managed by the UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families The National Autistic Society.
Since 1993 they have been providing information and advice to autistic people and their families, delivering training and developing resources and in 2019 they have put together a Greater Manchester Autism Strategy. They have links to many groups in Manchester who can support those living in Greater Manchester who have autism.
A Liverpool based non-profit Community Interest Company that is focused on supporting the physical and mental well-being of those in their communities.
They have a range of multi-skilled practitioners that offer their bespoke workshops, courses and services at their 2 centres. These workshops, courses and services are all centred around addressing the issues of both men’s and women’s mental health taking them on journey to develop the skills they need to manage their mental health and live a better quality of life.
A modern, forward-thinking organisation in Knowsley, Liverpool specialising in delivering services to support local people who face challenges by reason of their disability to live independent lives in the community.
They offer various programmes in English, Maths, Money Management, Art, Gardening and even a specialist Autism Programme called “The BIG Pathway”. The BIG Pathway is a 15 week programme of learning and development for adults with a learning disability and/or autism that aims to help these improve their skills, boost their confidence, become more positive about themselves, figure out what they are good at, speak up about what they want and think about their future.
A Training Centre that offers aspirational programmes, creates opportunities and improves social mobility for those living in the most disadvantaged communities, whilst also meeting local, regional and national skills needs employers across the Liverpool City Region are looking for.
Their training and employment programmes are designed to help fast track your career. You will getting started in the sector you want to work in, as The Learning Foundry work with employers across the Liverpool City Region to get you real work experience.
A learning service provider whose aim is to deliver, secure and promote accessible, high quality, locally delivered adult learning opportunities for the people of Liverpool.
They offer a range of fantastic learning opportunities through the many functional, vocational, enrichment and ESOL courses they run. If you meet the right criteria, some of the courses are free and if you are a parent you may also qualify for free childcare.
The National Neurodivergence website for Wales, which is funded by Welsh Government and hosted by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), works in partnership with Public Health Wales (PHW). The team works closely with the Welsh Government, local authority Autism Leads and health boards, key stakeholders and advisory groups.
On their website you will find information about what neurodivergence is, and what services and training opportunities are available online and across Wales. The website is helping to deliver the Welsh Government ND vision and strategy and has a key place in ensuring that Wales is a neurodivergent friendly nation. There are also a wide range of free downloadable resources that have been developed with neurodivergent people, parents/carers and professionals from across Wales.
A consultancy service set up in North West England to support a variety of settings to meet the needs of children with Autism and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
They offer training and consultancy services that are concentrated towards schools, parents, residential settings and companies (which have employees with autism) at a highly specialised level, at an affordable price. They offer training in Sensory Needs, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Children’s Mental Health and Autism&Anxiety Awareness. Their consultants are specialist teachers that have real-life experience and expertise to assist schools in identifying and addressing their strengths and weaknesses in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
A Liverpool based learning service provider who aims to provide high quality adult learning programmes to help people make positive changes, support personal development, access learning opportunities and help communities to thrive. These opportunities are accessible to all Liverpool City Region residents aged 19+.
They offer a range of fantastic learning opportunities through the many different creative, digital, health, education training and functional skills courses they run 3 times a year in autumn, spring and summer. If you meet the right criteria, a lot of these courses are free and some of them can lead to gaining useful employable qualifications such as first aid.
The one-stop-shop for SEND content online, with information all in one place for teachers, parents and anyone else supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You can keep up to date with best practice, policy changes and improve your knowledge around SEND with through free weekly podcasts.
SENDCast puts up new episodes of their podcast is released every Thursday. Each week they have a different guest, joining host Dale Pickles to discuss an area they feel passionate about and want to share. The podcast has over 330,000 downloads and more than 200 insightful episodes covering all the latest topics in SEND.
An online Therapy Training Project ran by a Nurse Consultant/Behaviour Therapist Jude Seaward, who has 30+ yrs experience with the NHS specialising in learning disabilities and empowering parents to be their own therapist to be able to empower their own children to embrace who they are and develop new skills which will take them forward into adulthood.
Seaward combines holistic therapies with scientific behavioural approaches to make a family centred approach which she calls “The Assault Cycle”. “The Assault Cycle” is a self study course that costs £65 and also involves you joining a support group on facebook. For £159, you can do this course as well as receive 1 to 1 follow up consultations with Seaward herself which can help you look at other aspects you may have overlooked that can then assist you to see when to do with particular approaches.
A Liverpool based cooking school that is all about creating fun and exciting learning activities that are beneficial for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties who have a real passion for cooking and wish to further develop their skills.
The school will help their students with learning basic safety skills within the kitchen, gaining independent living skills through cooking, having knowledge of what is best to eat and how to cook healthily using a variety of methods. They also offer the opportunity to gain a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.