Serendipity is an Autism Hampshire group hosted by Mayflower Theatre for adults on the autism spectrum. The group offers an opportunity for people with Autism to get together for a chat and to take part in fun activities such as sing songs, talks and quizzes. The group meets once per month. Read more
This service from Barnardos provides parenting programmes, mental health and therapeutic support. Read more
This is a registered charity that supports emotionally and socially vulnerable children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions, and behaviours associated with them, in the Borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire. They run social groups for junior and senior youth and young adults and also holiday groups. Read more
A FREE app providing autism support, advice, knowledge and care. Read more
Speaking Space Ltd provides speech therapy, OT, a day service for adults with a learning disability or autism and excellent training in all aspects of communication. Read more
Jointly run by Hampshire Parent Carer Network and Southampton Parent Carer Forum this is a coffee group aimed at supporting parents and carers of school aged children from across the region. It is held at The Cedar School in SO16. Read more
This is a monthly social event at the Bitterne branch of the Royal British Legion. Click for more details. Read more
The NFIS team are parents with children who have experienced school attendance difficulties. NFIS provide parents with a safe space so that they feel part of a community who understand the issues they are facing and offer peer advice and empathy to each other. Read more
The Oaks and The Acorns is a residential respite facility registered with Ofsted and CQC, offering short-breaks and support for children and young adults in a safe and homely environment. Rose Road Association aim to make the service as flexible and responsive as possible linked to the needs of the young people. The length of each stay varies and can be for a day, overnight, a weekend or a week-long stay. Read more
A charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. CBF offers information, support and positive behaviour support workshops. Read more
Emotional support for parents of children with special needs Read more
The Friday Night Project is a Youth Group for children and young people aged 11 to 21 years with * additional needs (* mild to moderate ASDs and physical disabilities.) At The Community Hub, Wildern Lane Hedge End SO30 4EJ Friday evenings 6.30pm - 9.00pm Read more
DEMAND help people with disabilities improve their lived experience both day to day and by being able to access more life enriching opportunities. They will consider any challenge, whether the request is from a parent, carer, health professional or directly from someone with a challenge they’d like to overcome. Read more
These groups are for adults who are on the autism spectrum. They provide the chance to meet other people who are on the autism spectrum. They are mostly free to attend and provide a safe, friendly environment to share interests and meet new people. Read more
This accessible booklet is designed to support individuals with learning disability and/or autism to use human rights when accessing care and support. It has been produced with the support of a range of organisations, using the views and feedback of people with learning disability and/or autism. Read more
A start up charity for children with SEND and their siblings who host stay and play sessions at shepherds down school on a Saturday morning. They also organise outdoor activities for SEND children and their siblings. Read more
Transitioning to secondary school from primary school for Autistic children is a Blogpost from Dr Judy Eaton's website that offers guidance for families with children on the autism spectrum including PDA. Read more
University Hospital Southampton have developed an online form which patients (or their carers) can complete to let them know if they have any accessible information needs when coming in to the hospital. Read more
Drama, Dance, Singing and Games for children with additional needs of Pre-School and Primary School age. Saturday mornings 9.30-11am at the Salvation Army Community Centre, 85 Whites Way, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2GL Read more
A service to empower people through advocacy, supporting those with learning and physical disabilities, dementia and mental health conditions to find their voice and speak up Read more
Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. They offer supported living, residential, outreach home support and day services. Read more