Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (SEND)

Our information Advice and Guidance team offers a wide range of free services to support individuals, families, and professionals as well as raising autism awareness within the local community.

This service is available pre, during and post diagnosis via the telephone, by email or by appointment at our Hampshire based office.

We are available on the telephone (Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm) and by email.

Autism Hampshire is part of Avenues Group and offers an information, advice, and guidance service for autistic people, their parents, carers and professionals.

The service is available free of charge for people in Hampshire

Hannah’s Holiday Home Appeal was set up in memory of Hannah Westbrook a very well loved and brave girl.

Help 4 Children is a small, local, non-profit making Charity that offers help to any child or family that has special needs.

Moriah Family Support Group confidentially supports all families of children and young ones (0-25) with any special educational needs, particularly those with English as an additional language.

Teaching music to young SEN/D people and young people with mental health difficulties or challenging life circumstances

Music matters is a non Profit org dedicated to helping young people with SEN/D mental health difficulties or challenging life circumstances.

For children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEN/D), mental health difficulties, or challenging life circumstances, research shows that music can be of great benefit.

Here at music matters we believe that music should be accessible to everyone, so we are breaking down the barriers that come with learning an instrument and making music...

We work with a variety of partners to provide bespoke music projects to support children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to access high quality music making.

Working alongside schools and alternative education systems to deliver the highest quality sessions, Our young people feel the benefits of inclusion, confidence building, and finding their own creativity.

The NeuroDisability Network is the shared service brand for AreYou – Training and Consultancy CIC and Hudson Blake Ltd. Together, we provide specialist education, support programmes and professional training for people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs, as well as the professionals and families who support them.
Our work focuses on helping people understand themselves, their relationships and the world around them in a safe, positive and accessible way. Important areas such as relationships, independence, wellbeing and social understanding are often overlooked when considering the needs of people with additional needs. We believe everyone has the right to this knowledge and support.
Our services are delivered through four key programmes.
CONNECT – Specialist Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
Connect delivers specialist relationships and sex education for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
These sessions support people to understand:
• healthy relationships and boundaries
• love, attraction and sexual identity
• consent and personal safety
• emotional well-being and self-esteem
• family, friendships and professional relationships
Our sessions are adapted for different learning styles and abilities so people can build confidence, understanding and safer decision-making.
Connect also provides bespoke support for more complex situations, including:
• risk-taking behaviours
• inappropriate sexual behaviours
• self-esteem and mental health difficulties
• family or relationship challenges
• concerns such as coercion or forced marriage
This support can be provided to individuals, families or professionals supporting someone with additional needs.
ENGAGE – Alternative Education Support
Engage provides tutoring and engagement support for children who are registered with a school or homeschooling but are struggling to attend.
The aim is to help young people maintain a connection to learning while reducing pressure and rebuilding confidence.

The Portsmouth SEND Local Offer website has information, support and services for children and young people aged 0 - 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There's information for parents, carers, professionals and young people, about education, events, services, health and social care and support groups you can join.

Autism Hampshire has launched a brand-new free running group for autistic adults in Portsmouth, in collaboration with BH Live.

The group is open to all fitness levels and will meet once a month on Mondays, from 11am to 12pm. Whether you're completely new to running or looking for a relaxed, supportive space to get active, come and give it a go.

Part of Autism Hampshire's Serendipity Community Groups which are a great way for autistic adults to meet in a supportive and non-judgmental setting.

To book, please email serendipity@autismhampshire.org.uk.

We are a volunteer run parent carer support group. We are neurodivergent individuals with lived experience of parenting and navigating the world of special educational needs and disabilities.
We hold coffee mornings and drop-in sessions across Portsmouth four times a month, giving you a chance to meet others who share your experiences. Our committee are on hand here to offer support or advice as needed.

A disability swimming session for all ages!

Swimming is great form of exercise for both the body and mind, why not come and join us for our inclusive swim session where you can swim in lanes or have a splash with family, friends and carers.

Benefits
• Meeting other people/children from the same community

• Positive mental health and calming benefits

• Enjoyable sensory experiences

• Can bring your own toys

Who can attend?
Those with a disability that would like to attend swimming