Where can I find support?
Local Support and Organisations
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Oxfordshire Autistic Society Information and Support - Oxfordshire support group for parents of children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. They hold monthly support meetings often with interesting speakers.
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Autism Family Support Oxfordshire
A charity that provides support to children and young people aged 0-25 years old, with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families; within the area of Oxfordshire. Spreading awareness of autism . Frequent conferences and talks
Oxfordshire Family Support Network - supporting and mentoring parents of people with learning disabilities.
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Carers Oxfordshire is a free service which offers information,
advice and support to adult carers of someone living in Oxfordshire.
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Useful websites
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A useful website which can give you information about particular issues facing parents of children and
young people with autism such as getting a diagnosis to dealing with puberty.
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Oxfordshire Family Information Service (OxonFIS)
Provide information and support for children, young people and families in Oxfordshire on childcare, play and leisure, family and parenting support and the schools' admission process
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Educational Support
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aims to help parents, carers, young people and educational professionals to work together to provide the best possible support to children and young people with special educational needs, by:
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providing Independent Parental Supporters and Independent Supporters
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linking with other organisations who can offer help and support.
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A national charity aiming to empower parents and carers of children and young people with SEN and disabilities to access the help they are entitled to, particularly in the education system.
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Independent Parental Special Education Advice. A charity which offers legal advice, support and training to ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) access the right education.
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FaceBook Groups
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Bicester Autism/ADHD Chat
Oxfordshire SEND Room
G.R.A.S.P.S.
EHCP Experiences Oxfordshire​