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Family Hubs, an online resource dedicated to sharing help, support and information for families if they cannot access a physical family hub in the borough.

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Our History

Formed in 2014, our aim is to make everyone feel welcomed into our setting. We offer a safe, non-judgemental space for families and individuals to seek support, community and friendship.

Autism Inclusive is a registered charity governed by five trustees. The day-to-day running of the charity is managed by our chairperson. We also have a lovely bunch of volunteers, who all help to run our extensive program of events and activities.

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Formed in 2014, our aim is to make everyone feel welcomed into our setting. We offer a safe, non-judgemental space for families and individuals to seek support, community and friendship. Autism Inclusive is a registered charity governed by five trustees. The day-to-day running of the charity is managed by our chairperson.

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Space4Autism - We Listen, We Help, We Care

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Home | Autism Charity In Cheshire | Space 4 Autism

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Space 4 Autism's Home is in Macclesfield Cheshire, supporting people with Autism across the region. Get in touch today to discuss our many services.

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We are delighted to share with you that we are now able to refer registered Parent Carers into Carefree! Eligibility criteria includes:To qualify for a break, a carer must be:● Aged 18 or over● A full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week)● Able to arrange interim care● Able to pay for extras (admin fee £25, ... Continued

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Rubys Fund - supporting and nurturing children to maximise their full potential

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We are delighted to share with you that we are now able to refer registered Parent Carers into Carefree! Eligibility criteria includes:To qualify for a break, a carer must be:● Aged 18 or over● A full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week)● Able to arrange interim care● Able to pay for extras (admin fee £25, ...

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Why Autism is a Difference, not a Deficit

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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We work with young people, parents and carers, schools, colleges, universities and employers.

All our work is based on sound evidence. It gives people the confidence and skills to look after their mental health.

Charlie sits at the heart of our story, our vision and our purpose.

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Charlie Waller Trust, mental health charity

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We understand mental health. Our aim is to educate young people, & those with responsibility for them, about their mental health & wellbeing. The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie to suicide having suffered from depression.

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The Amazing Things project is an ongoing animation initiative aimed at promoting understanding and acceptance in future generations. It all started with "Amazing Things Happen" an animation I, created in my spare time for nearly 2 years, to help children understand autism in the hope that future generations grow up with a better understanding of it.

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"Be understanding of their emotions - help them feel listened to if they want to talk about what's gone on, or be angry."
"You could say 'I can see you're shouting. I can see you want to be really loud, maybe let's go to the park on the way home'. Validate how they feel rather than try and control it. If they are impolite in the moment, come back to that later - talking at that moment won't help."

"Help them feel listened to and respected and make a genuine connection."
Dr Moses says the after-school 'meltdown' is an expression of emotion that often comes out physically. As parents you can recognise and label it so your child can see if for what it is.
"For example, 'I can see you are kicking the bin, I can see you're clenched and red, I can hear you're shouting and that's making me think you're angry, so I want to help you. However, here's not the safest place to do that, let's go to the park, etc.'"

"Build their emotional vocabulary and link it to the emotion - then they can tell you what they're feeling. You can say things like 'I want to help you. I can't do that when you're screaming. Let's take a deep breath, both of us.' Acknowledging it helps children to not feel alone."
With older children, Dr Moses says it's often more about them not wanting to talk or engage in any discussion about school.
"Especially for those who see school and home as two completely separate things. Just encourage them to build their emotional vocabulary, and be interested in what's happening in general in their life."

She adds: "Questions like 'how was your day?' will get a grunt or 'it's fine'. Think about what you are trying to find out. Can you remember an assignment they had or what they were going to be talking about with their friends? And connect by saying 'I'm happy to see you and hope you've had a good day' until they feel ready to come and have a conversation. Then offer yourself as being there, offer yourself as someone who wants to help and is interested in what's going on.

"Help them feel listened to and respected and make a genuine connection."

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What is after-school restraint collapse and how to manage it - BBC Bitesize

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After-school restraint collapse isn't unusual. Your child has been managing their emotions and when they get home, it's time to let it out! Here are some expert tips on how to cope.

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Variety of Visuals

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Based on the 5 point scale - Download click the link below

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Katie Forbes shares her journey from masking her autism to embracing it as a difference rather than a disorder. She describes the harm caused by societal expectations, the medical model’s deficit-based view, and sensory challenges in school and work. Finding community online and working in supportive environments allowed her strengths—such as attention to detail, problem-solving, and hyperfocus—to be recognized and celebrated. She calls for acceptance, accommodation, and reframing autism as a natural variation, not something to fix.

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Autism is a difference, not a disorder | Katie Forbes | TEDxAberdeen

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We are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

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Our network of trainers across the UK deliver bespoke training sessions either face-to-face or virtually to form an essential part of your continuing professional development (CPD). Find training near you.

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Helping you support autistic children and young people since 2007

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Run by and for families of children and young people (aged 0-25) who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

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Cheshire East Information Advice and Support

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If you are receiving ongoing support from a solicitor or other SEND advocate then regrettably CEIAS is unable to give you advice. This is to avoid the potential for conflicting advice, and to ensure our helpline is available for parents and carers not receiving any other support.

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Cheshire East Information Advice and Support

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Information about the Cheshire East Information and Advice Service website. Includes cookies and accessibility details.

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4 times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture.

Frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed later (on average up to 6 years later), missed or misdiagnosed, causing long term mental health problems with too many girls feeling too anxious to attend school as a result.

Currently the assessment tools used to screen for autism are male-centric. We want to see tools in place that reflect multiple presentations and needs so that no child's need goes unrecognised or unsupported. We are currently pilot-validating the Internal Presentation of Autism Checklist that sits within our white paper Autism, Girls and Keeping it All Inside , so expect that to change soon. Our survey had 1123 responses in a week, so there are many people who feel strongly about having screening tools which feel representative. Our vision is for a system that enables autistic girls to thrive, to feel understood and to achieve the best educational outcomes.

Our aim is to raise awareness of autism in girls and others who present in an internal way with health, social care and educational professionals and to bring change. Not only to the way that autistic girls are assessed and subsequently supported but to the narrative, with updated and positive terminology used to describe autistic traits.

Our private Facebook group supports both autistic girls and women and their extended families, but there are many more who need our help. We are now a registered charity, fundraising to enable us to both fund projects which offer face to face support and campaign for real change.

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We are a small registered charity working to support, educate, and bring change. Here you will find lots of resources.

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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.

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The Cygnet Parenting programme really helped me deal with Q's behaviour and gave me coping strategies. I am now able to take Q out in public without being in fear of a major tantrum and having people judge me in how I deal with his behaviour

- (Parent attending Cygnet in Kent)

I know at the beginning of the course I wasn't very positive and thought its wasn't going to make a difference but it has, massively. I can now see a light at the end of the tunnel and feel so much more confident in dealing with 'my son'. You have helped our family so much!

- (Parent attending Cygnet in Hampshire)

Cygnet didn't change our autistic child, but it changed the way we understand and support our autistic child

- (Parents attending Cygnet in Grimsby)

As a trainer and parent of a child with Autism myself, I have really enjoyed seeing the progression the parents have made from the start of the course to the final session. Lots of emotions from parents including acceptance, relief, understanding and empathy.

- (Parent facilitator in Lancaster)

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Girls on the Spectrum Autism and Puberty - the SENDcast

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In this episode Dale is joined by Victoria Ellen to discuss the best ways to help girls on the spectrum dealing with puberty.

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A letter from our founder

Dear Parent,

I see you; I know you're there; I know the despair, the hurt and upset you are feeling. I know the feeling of blame, the guilt and the constant searching for answers and reasons. I know the sleepless nights, the worry about keeping your family safe, the struggle of trying to hold down employment. I know the looks and comments you get from family, friends and professionals, the tug you feel in your heart. I know that horrific pain that is running through you. I know how you hate yourself when you have thoughts of asking services for help or even to have your child placed with them. I know the failing you feel and how you are trying to survive each day without incident or trauma. I know you feel so isolated and alone even if you do have support around you. I know you're doing the best you can in a situation where you have nowhere to turn. I know this is not your fault and that you are not to blame.

How do I know this? Because I was you. I was being abused by my child. I had all of those feelings and more. Accepting my child's behaviour was abusive was not easy or something I even wanted to consider, but this was the reality. Things will not always be this tough, things can improve and you as a family will find a safe way that works for you.

Right now, you may feel that nobody understands and that your situation is beyond help or support. I promise you it is not. You are not alone. I hear you. I will listen, help and act alongside you if needed.

PEGS was started to help those going through similar situations of extreme difficulty and worry.

PEGS is here for you, created out of trauma but going forward with love, passion and determination to see change.

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Child to parent abuse | Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS)

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PEGS has been set up to support both parents and professionals deal with the issues associated with child-to-parent abuse. Supporting parents and professionals with child to parent abuse. Learn More

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Not Fine in School is a parent-led organisation empowering families & raising awareness of school attendance barriers (school refusal/ anxiety/ SEND/ bullying)

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SEN Advice and Support for Parents & Carers

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SEN resources for parents and carers at your fingertips with events, conferences, resources and support packs.

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A website about autism, for autistic young people - so that everyone can gain a better understanding of what autism actually is.

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We continue to follow government guidelines, meaning we are still unable to do home visits. We are however open for referrals to all of our services, just call us on 0151 608 8288 or email admin@koalanw.co.uk. Groups and Parenting Courses are running again, with a booking system in place for all groups/courses.

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Information and support for young carers

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We’re here to help people with ADHD Thrive. Positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK if not the world.

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Supporting people across all ages to improve sleep, and provides sleep training to professionals in the health, social and corporate sectors.

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Bowel and Bladder Charity

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With your help, we can keep offering free support to those who need us.

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Cheshire and Merseyside neurodevelopment pathway

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New Cheshire and Merseyside neurodevelopment pathway including the This is Me profiling tool

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Domestic Abuse Support & Advice. Crisis Accommodation. A Whole Family Service. Click Now And Get Help Today.

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Togetherness - online learning pathways for families and professionals

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Cheshire East Best Start Family Hubs sponsored a multi-user licence to the Solihull Approach to learning

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Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress

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It’s normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but sometimes they can make you feel anxious or depressed. Find out how you can deal with exam stress.

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Information for 11-18 year olds – Exam stress

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We explain what exam stress is and how it can affect your mental health. Find advice on how to cope with exam stress and where to go for support.

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Visyon has been supporting the emotional health of children, young people and their families in the Cheshire and Staffordshire moorlands areas since 1994.

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We are happy that you found us!

Just Drop-In is a registered charity (1081416) that supports children and young people aged 11-25 who live in the north of Cheshire East (Macclesfield, Bollington, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Poynton.) Our expertise and operating model is embedded in Early Help and Prevention. All of our services are free of charge.

We are here to help and support children and young people who are finding life hard. We have a heartfelt commitment to improve their mental health and wellbeing, helping them to find their feet.

Our Services:

If you are depressed or angry about something don't be afraid to ask for counselling it really does help. It was nice to be able to be honest without being judged.
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At first you come to Just Drop-In and think it's a bit silly to be here. But I was quickly proven wrong. You soon start enjoying coming and in the long run it really does help. I feel so much more confident in myself and can walk into any room and start chatting to people.
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Just Drop-In is a registered charity (1081416) that supports children and young people aged 11-25 who live in the north of Cheshire East (Macclesfield, Bollington, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Poynton.) Our expertise and operating model is embedded in Early Help and Prevention. All of our services are free of charge.

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This page is full of Communication and Language support for early years practitioners from our speech and language therapists