Self Help Resources for SEND families

Navigating the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system can be overwhelming due to its complexity. Therefore, we have gathered comprehensive information to help you understand the process, including the necessary steps and where to access relevant resources.

Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child

FREE Parent Resource!
Local Charities join forces to help families with neurodivergent children in Essex, Southend, & Thurrock.
SEND The Right Message Charity and Myotas – My Own Time And Space, supported by Essex Family Forum, created a book for families of neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, etc.).
We shared our experiences and those of the families we support, and we had valuable input from a range of services, including education, health, and social care in Essex.
The ‘by parents for parents’ guide is available to families with a newly diagnosed young person or those going through the diagnosis process. 
The book was launched in 2021, and over 14,000 copies have been given to families, schools, libraries, and wellbeing hubs in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
Families have said they feel less isolated, more confident and better equipped to support their children: ‘This answers the questions I didn’t know I needed to ask’.

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