Parents Forum for parents of deaf children and young people meets termly at various locations. Deafness or hearing loss aged 0-19. Contact: Natalie Pulfer. Phone 07920 258705.
The Kite Trust supports LGBTQ+ people up to age 30, and their families, in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Their youth groups for age 13+ (in Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, St Neots, Huntingdon, Wisbech and March) are a friendly space to meet other LGBTQ+ people, get support, and have fun.
The Kite Trust also offers family sessions, residential trips, events and one-to-one support.
Young people can sign up here: https://thekitetrust.org.uk/young-people/support-for-young-people/
Email: youthwork@thekitetrust.org.uk
Phone: 01223 369508
Website: http://thekitetrust.org.uk
We are an informal parent led community support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families in the County of Cambridgeshire.
Our aim is to provided support and information to all families (parents/carers and expectant parents) with children with Down Syndrome (new born up to nine years old) and to provide a safe and inclusive area for the children and their siblings to make and develop friendship.
We meet the first Saturday of the month (Except January).
Contact : Claudia and Simon Holmes
Email: dssgcambridge@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook (closed group): Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome Support group.
Affiliated to the Down’s Syndrome Association UK.
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/about-dsa/our-network/local-support-groups/
Email: NASCambridge@nas.org.uk.
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For anyone aged 18+ on the autism spectrum. Activities include Nintendo WiiU, board games, sports and a quiet chill-out space. Full details and upcoming dates on the NAS website
Monthly parent support group introducing parents and carers facing similar challenge. A chance to swop ideas and find out about support and activities in the local area. Anyone caring for a child or adult with ASD is very welcome to attend.
More details on the NAS Webpage: NAS Carers Support Group | NAS Cambridge
Intensive Interaction Regional Support Network meets twice a term at various locations. Teaching pre-speech fundamentals to children and adults with severe learning difficulties and/or autism, who are at an early stage of communication development. Open to all.
Contact: Shelley Lockwood by Phone: 07748 980442.
Are you the parent/carer of a child that has non-diagnosed or diagnosed Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)?
Would you like to meet other parents to share your experience and get practical help and advice? We run regular information sessions for parents/carers whose children are on the waiting list, have had a referral turned down or are accessing services. These run every week during term time. We invite speakers that will offer advice on how to support you, your child and your family.
All of our information sessions are currently being held virtually online. More details & bookings can be found on our events page.
Hyperactive Children’s Support Group holds ad-hoc meetings according to individual needs. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and allergies. Parents, professionals and siblings welcome. Contact Joan Lewis. Phone 01223 510551 or email joan_lewis@hotmail.co.uk.
