Not sure where to start? – SEND can feel overwhelming. If you are unsure which service is right for your family, Parent Carers Together can help you find the best starting point.
Local SEND Services & Information Hubs
A site for young people, parents and carers where you can search for local activities for those with SEND and support and advice. There is also 0-25 knowledge hub for those working with children, young people and their families across Dorset.
Neurodiversity Information Hub
In March 2024, Dorset’s neurodiversity information hub was launched. The hub is a resource for the neurodivergent community in Dorset. It was developed as part of NHS Dorset’s All Age Neurodevelopmental Review, which identified a need for better information about support for people with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly those living with autism and ADHD.
Local Support Groups
Beer and an Ear: Dads of neurodivergent kiddies
A group of Dads with neurodivergent kids who come together once a month in Southbourne for a chat and a pint.
Supporting individuals and families whose lives have been touched by Downs Syndrome.
National SEND Advice & Legal Support
National Condition Specific Support
A support group for birth, adopted and kinship families with diagnosed and undiagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).