Finding the right information and services can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you are exploring a possible diagnosis, navigating support at school or work, managing everyday challenges or looking for advice about a disability or neurodivergence, there are organisations that can help.
You do not always need a formal diagnosis to seek advice or ask for support. The services below offer information, practical guidance and opportunities to connect with others who may understand your experiences.
Connects parent carers of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, and works to ensure families’ experiences help shape local services.
Represents families of children and young people with SEND in Norfolk and works to improve local services by sharing parent carers’ experiences and views.
Provides information, resources and opportunities for autistic people, families, carers and professionals to connect and help shape local support.
Information about autism and ADHD assessment pathways for adults, alongside community support and resources for people waiting for an assessment or looking for practical help.
A directory of local organisations, community groups and support services, including services for disabled and neurodivergent people.
Helps you find local community services, support groups and organisations across Norfolk.
Provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND up to age 25, and their parents and carers. This includes advice about Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), school support, meetings and understanding your rights.
Information about the support, services and activities available for children and young people with SEND and their families, including education, health, social care and preparing for adulthood.
Provides information for families with general questions about SEND provision and services in Suffolk.
Provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children, young people and parents or carers about SEND, including EHCPs, school support, exclusions, transport and resolving disagreements with education providers or the local authority.
Information about services and support for children and young people with SEND and their families, including education, health, social care and preparing for adulthood.
Norfolk County Council provides advice and support to help professionals understand and meet the SEND needs of children and young people. This may be useful for education and other practitioners supporting a family.
Provides information, advice and guidance about autism, including diagnosis, education, daily life, support for families and understanding autistic people’s needs.
Offers information, resources, peer support and learning opportunities for families and carers of autistic people.
Provides information and resources about ADHD, neurodiversity, education and practical support for individuals, families and professionals.
A Suffolk-based social enterprise offering practical advice, support and training relating to autism and ADHD for neurodivergent people, families and professionals.
Provides information for families in Norfolk and Waveney about child development, additional needs, autism, ADHD and accessing support. Its resources explain possible next steps, including support that may be available before a diagnosis.
Information about SEND support, education and the rights of children and young people with additional needs.
Information about autism, diagnosis, support and where to find further guidance.
Information about ADHD, symptoms, diagnosis and support for children and adults.
If you are struggling to access support
You can contact SENDIASS for independent advice about your rights and the options available to you. You can also speak to your child’s school Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), GP or local authority to discuss what support may be appropriate.
You do not have to navigate the process alone.
