Southend & Rochford

Child & Young People Support and Activity Groups
Name	Description	Website
Rochford Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Rochford to young people with SEN aged 0-25.	Click here
Southend Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Southend to young people with SEN aged 0-25.	Click here
Club Inklusion	Club Inklusion Juniors is a friendly weekly group for ages 9 to 16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).	Click here
Family Play & Respite Club	Provides sports, games, puzzles, arts and craft work and other activities for children aged 5 to 16 years with learning disabilities. Also spaces available for any non-disabled sibling to attend.	Click here
Kids Kingdom	Special Needs Activity Play Session held on the 2nd Monday of the month 5-7pm.	Click here
Little Heroes ASD Support Group	Parent-led support group for families of children on the Autism spectrum.	Click here
Mushroom Theatre Company	Provides an inclusive theatre classes for all children to dance, sing and act.	Click here
My Own Time and Space	Their goal is to improve the lives of Neurodiverse and socially anxious children and young people by: Providing inclusive activities for children and young people, Supporting families and Increasing awareness in the community.	Click here
Neurodiverse Safe Space	Southend-based community group for Autistic/PDA/ADHD teens and young adults aged 13-20 yrs) who are experiencing mental health difficulties.	Click here
The Mega Centre	Provides sensory play, soft play and family support.	Click here
The White Bus	Invites families with children who have any special needs or disability to use their private cinema.	Click here
Toy Library-Southend	For children receiving hospital treatment or with special educational needs. Provides support/advice. Specialist equipment, respite care, and a toy loan scheme.	Click here
Adult Support and Activity Groups
Neurodiverse Safe Space	Southend-based community group for Autistic/PDA/ADHD teens and young adults aged 13-20 yrs) who are experiencing mental health difficulties.	Click here
SAFE	Support meeting for parents of children or adults with autism and adults wishing to meet other adults with Asperger’s. Includes mixture of speakers.	Click here
Parent/Carer Support and Activity Groups
SAFE	Support meeting for parents of children or adults with autism and adults wishing to meet other adults with Asperger’s. Includes mixture of speakers.	Click here

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