Links
A-Stars
Dorset based club for families with a child with an ASD/Asperger diagnosis.
www.a-stars.org.uk
Artz & Sportz Plus
School holiday arts and sports events for children with additional needs and their families living in Dorset.
01305 252250 www.eastdorsetarts.org/artzplus
ASD Friendly
Nationwide website where parents and carers can share experiences on the forum and find useful info and support.
www.asdfriendly.org
ASD Support Groups in Bournemouth
Malmesbury Park School
Meets every month 2pm - 3pm
Monday 14th June 2010
Monday 12th July 2010
Group leader Marion Burgess 01202 451970
The Centre, Bishop of Winchester School
Meets every month
Thursday 24th June 2010
Thursday 22nd July 2010
Group leader Carolyn Taylor 01202 512697 ext 160
Barnardo's Bournemouth and Poole - The G.A.P. Project,
Discovery Court,551 - 553 Wallisdown Road
Poole. Dorset. BH12 5AG
Tel : 01202 853142 Fax : 01020 853103
Email : gill.barnard@barnardos.org.uk
www.barnardos.org.uk
The Project works with disabled children & young people (8-13 yr) in Poole. Personal assistants work on a one to one basis with children to facilitate their inclusion into play/social/leisure activities and settings. Training is organised for leisure providers.
Blandford AS/ADHD Support Group
in conjunction with Dorset County Council & Barnardos at Blandford Children's Centre, Black Lane, Blandford DT11 8SW.
Coffee Morning 4th Monday of every month, first one Monday 24th May 2010.
For more details contact Caroline on 07717 361356 or Kevin on 07776 472746.
Blandford Opportunities Group
Parent Support - 1 Saturday per month.
Williams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens, Blandford DT11 7BU.
Contact Louise Anning 01258 456187
email Blandfordoppgrp@talktalk.net
Brainwave
A national charity supporting children with various disabilities/developmental delay.
www.brainwave.org.uk
BridportSupport
Group for parents and carers of children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Conditions (including Asperger Syndrome) and other hidden impairments.
www.bridportsupport.com
Cerebra
Cerebra is a unique charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through researching, educating and directly supporting children and their carers.
www.cerebra.org.uk
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
A national organisation with a helpline number.
Call CBF Families Support Worker Gemma on
0845 602 7885.
www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
Contact a Family
Help for families with specific and unusual additional needs;
www.cafamily.org.uk
Counselling Support
Daphne Bish MBACP (Accred)Adv Dip Couns (CPCAB).
Please contact 01202 710694 or 07799 565500
or email daphnebish@googlemail.com
please see our Support page for more details.
Dorset Parent Carer Council
Working for the parents and carers of disabled children and young people in Dorset.
www.dorsetparentcarercouncil.co.uk
Dorset Parent Partnership
The Dorset Parent Partnership Service offers independent information and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs. We work closely with the Local authority, Schools, the Voluntary sector and other agencies.
Contacts:-
North Dorset - Anne Barker 01300 341978.
East Dorset - Jane Schmidt 07748 624609
South & West Dorset - Julie Daulby 01305 250766
Dorset Transition Team
A joint venture between the disability teams from Dorset County Council (Adult & Children's Services) and Connextions. Advice & support on transition into Post 16 provision.
www.connexions-bdp.co.uk
Enigma Youth Club
For young people on the autistic spectrum and their friends. Sundays from 4pm Dorchester Youth Club, Lubbecke Way, Dorchester.
Contact Sarah on 01305 757378
email sarah@enigmayouth.com
www.enigmayouth.com
Every Disabled Child Matters
Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) is the campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child. For more info see
www.ecdm.org.uk
Face2Face
A network of trained volunteer befrienders who help parents make positive adjustments to the news that their child has a disability;
www.face2facenetwork.org.uk
Family Fund Trust.
Provides financial help for families looking after severely disabled children under 16. Publishes information leaflets on many aspects of caring.
www.familyfundtrust.org.uk
Fernheath Play Association.
Weekend and after school respite for children with special needs.
www.fernheath.ik.com
Friends of CHAOS
A parent-led group for anyone who is involved with Coping with CHAOS. It is a forum to enable parents, carers and friends to keep in touch, share information and support.
www.facebook.com/friendsofchaos
Funding Caring
A website for anyone requiring information on the cost of care, for themselves or a relative, including those with disabilities.
www.fundingcaring.co.uk
IPSEA - Independant Parental Special Education Advice.
National charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. www.ipsea.org.uk
KIDS Direct Short Breaks
A national charity for disabled children and young people, who have received funding from the DCSF to develop a new short breaks service.
www.directshortbreaks.org.uk
The Leonardo Trust
A Poole based charity set up to help full time at home carers with things like funding for short breaks, extra respite or anything which might help the carer to recharge their batteries.
www.leonardotrust.org
OAASIS
A resource for parents & professionals caring for children with
Autism / Asperger Syndrome and other learning disabilities.
www.oaasis.co.uk
Parent Link Bournemouth
A charity providing impartial information, guidance and support to parents/carers of children with additional needs. Tel 01202 451970
www.parentlinkbournemouth.com
Poole Parent Partnership Service
PoPPs gives impartial information, help and support to parents and carers in Poole. We have three main areas where we can help parents and carers. You can contact us if you have a child with Special Educational Needs,have concerns about your child or young person being excluded from school, or would like help when applying for a secondary school place.
We are very happy to hear from you for an informal chat and to give you more details of how we may help. Contact 01202 261933
Poole Portage Stay & Play Sessions
Available to Poole families with a pre-school child with Special Needs at:-
Old Town Children's Centre - 1st Thurs day of the month, 9.30am - 11am, term time only.
Canford Heath Children's Centre - 4th Tuesday of the month, 1pm - 2.30pm, term time only.
Rossmore Childrens Centre - 2nd Friday of the month, 9.30 - 11am, term time only.
For more details please contact Suzannah on 01202 261944
Poole Short Breaks
Holiday sessions for disabled children organised by Borough of Poole. If you would like to be on their mailing list to receive regular programmes via post, please contact the Child Health and Disability Team on 01202 714616.
Project My Time
School holiday activities for young people with physical, learning and communication difficulties aged 8 - 18 yrs. For more information contact 01202 718266 email www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk
The Scoliosis Association UK(SAUK)
aims to provide advice, support and information to people with scoliosis and to raise awareness among health professionals and the general public.
www.sauk.org.uk
The Sheiling School
The Sheiling School Ringwood is an independent residential special school. Catering for children with severe, moderate or complex learning difficulties, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Also provides Short Break opportunities for Dorset families.
www.sheilingschool.co.uk
Special Families
A website for families caring for children with special needs to share views and advice.
www.specialfamilies.org
Time 4 Me
Quay Advice Centre, 18 Hill Street, Poole BH15 1NR.
New friendly Drop In sessions for parents and carers who live in Poole and care for a child with a disability or special educational need.
Come along for a cuppa and a chat between 10am and 12 noon on the 2nd Thursday of the month (except school holidays).For more information contact PoPPs 01202 261933
Victoria Adventure Days
Fun activities and events during the school holidays for disabled young people.
www.victoriaadventurebreaks.co.uk
The Wessex Autistic Society
Local charity supporting children and adults on the autistic spectrum. Information on Portfield School.
www.twas.org.uk
