Useful resources

Support and information around SEND from local and national organisations and websites.

Local resources

• Autism - next steps after a diagnosis - information to help parents and carers process information at the diagnosis stage of ASD and access support.
• Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) - supports, educates and empowers individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or autism, their families and the community.
• CNWL Integrated therapy service Hillingdon - team of speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, technicians and administrators, who deliver a community service for 0 to 19-year-olds.
• Dash - helping people with disabilities reach their full potential every day and in every situation.
• Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support (HACS) - a local charity in Hillingdon for children and young people on the autism spectrum.
• Hillingdon Care and Support Directory - directory of providers of care and support in the local community.
• Hillingdon Parent Carers Forum - provides a voice for parents and carers of 0 to 25-year-olds with SEND in Hillingdon.
• Hillingdon SEND Local Offer - provides children and young people with SEND and their parents/carers with SEND information and details on local agencies and how to access them.
• Send Family Support - a local support group for families caring for children with special educational support and disabilities (formerly Hillingdon DADS).

National resources

• Contact - brings families with disabled children together and helps them take action.
• Dimensions - personalised support and housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, giving them a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.
• Downs Syndrome UK - a national charity that helps parents and professionals improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families.
• IPSEA - independent legally-based advice, support and training to help you get the right education for children with SEND.
• National Autistic Society - support and information about services for those with ASD. 
• SENDIOG information sheet - a comprehensive list of SEN information and advice providers (created by Council for disabled children).