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1 in 100 children in the UK have been diagnosed with Autism. Regardless of where you are in your child’s journey - not diagnosed yet or known for a while - you are not alone in this.

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Top tips if your child has Autism

  1. Learn about Autism – the more you know, the better you can support your child
  2. Watch out for what triggers positive or difficult emotions and behaviours in your child, so you can better understand what they need
  3. Find ways to connect with your child so that they know you love and accept them
Autism

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This long podcast talks about Dr Carrie Grant’s experience of parenting children with Autism

Visual aid picture cards to help your child to understand the world Do 2 Learn – free visual aid cards

Autism Speaks ~ Quick tip video’s for parents and caregivers

Rainbows Group – Bromborough Family Hub

Bromborough Family Hub host this Rainbows Group which is for children with social and communication difficulties or autism. This group is supported by Autism Together.

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Rainbows Group – Brassey Gardens Family Hub

Brassey Gardens Family Hub host this Rainbows Group which is for children with social and communication difficulties or autism. This group is supported by Autism Together.

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SENDSTART – SENDLO

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Statutory Assessment and Review team will now be known as SENDSTART. This is the team that settings, parents and carers, children or young people ask for an EHCP needs assessment.

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Support for Wirral Families and Professionals – ADDvanced Solutions

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network is offering free support for Wirral based neurodivergent children, young people, their families, and professionals – no diagnosis or referral needed.

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Witherslack Group

We provide inspirational education to children and young people, resulting in life-changing experiences and countless stories of success. We are…

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Autism Together

Autism Together is an award-winning charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

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National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is a British charity for autistic people. They aim to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

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Autism Central North West Hub – Great Minds Together

Autism Central is a peer education programme, commissioned by NHS England. It aims to build knowledge and understanding of autism…

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The A World UK CIC

The A World UK CIC is a non-profit organisation supporting the autistic community across England. We provide help and support for autistic individuals and their families. We aim to be an advocate for autism and raise awareness within the community, by promoting acceptance and inclusion

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Zoop – Multiple Organisations

ZOOP is a collaboration between Open Door Charity, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation and partners (RAWD, Happy Times, Resilient NW & Be Well Learning) to create an autism hub.

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Wirral Autism and Learning Disabilities Keyworkers (WALK)

The Wirral Autism and Learning disabilities Keyworkers (WALK) team was established in September 2022 for children/young people with autism and/or learning disabilities, who are on the Dynamic Support Database and present with mental health challenges that lead or could lead to them being at risk of admission to a Tier 4 setting/hospital.

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Challenging Behaviours Tool Kit – Autism Speaks

     

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Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this…

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Koala North West

Koala North West exists to provide children and their families with tailored practical and emotional support that improves wellbeing, reduces isolation and supports both children and care-givers to thrive.

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Family Support – Koala North West

Koala North West offer a free confidential home visiting service with trained Family Support Co-ordinators and volunteer mentors who volunteer their time for up to 3 hours per week.

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SEND Support – Koala North West

Do you live in North Birkenhead, or have a child at school here? Koala North West SEND Team is here for you.

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Sleep Service – Koala North West

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Time to reflect

When thinking about how to support your child with Autism…

What are you already doing that you want to carry on doing?

What have you learned that you could try today?

What do you want to do next?

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