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Children & young people with additional needs

Ambitious about Autism
National charity for children and young people with autism, providing information, advice and education and employment services.
BANDs
BANDs run social opportunities meetings for over 16s who identify on the autism, Asperger syndrome and similar spectrums.
Children and Young People specialist service
Support for those with physical impairments or medical needs which impact access to education.
Children with Disabilities Service
We support and safeguard children who have a disability, or are on the pathway for a diagnosis of…
Contact
Contact offer support, information and advice for families raising a child with additional needs, with a free helpline.
Critchill School
Critchill School is an establishment which provides education for approximately 85 pupils who have complex and severe learning…
Disability Grants
Do you have a disability, or are a parent or carer of a disabled child or adult? Use…
Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK is the leading charity of its kind in the UK, run by and for people…
Discovery
Discovery supports autistic people and people with learning disabilities in Somerset to get more from life.
Early Help
Early Help offer a range of support related to any aspect of life, from before a baby is…
ERIC – The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity
ERIC has been dedicated for over 30 years to improving the lives of all children and teenagers in…
Family Fund
Family Fund help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young…
Frome Autism ADHD Parent Forum
They are a support for families of children with additional needs, offering monthly group sessions, focus group sessions,…
Frome Falcons Powerchair Football Club
A unique football club primarily for people with physical disabilities played in electric sports wheelchairs.
Frome Otters Hydro Club
Water play and swimming for young people with learning and physical disabilities.
Frome School Nurse Team
Secure and confidential service allowing young people to access health care professional for advice and support.
Gecko Community
Mental Health support and re-engagement with learning for young people struggling with mainstream school.
Happy Hands
British Sign Language groups for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Health for Teens
Information and advice website for young people around all aspects of their health.
Independent Travel Trainers
Travel training for students with disabilities or special needs to enable them to use public transport independently.
JAMM – The Pod parent cafe
A relaxed wellbeing space for parents to chat, enjoy grown up craft activities and complimentary wellbeing treatments. 
Jump Start Therapy CIC
A fun friendly class to develop physical and social skills, led by an Occupational Therapist.
Music Therapy Somerset
Music Therapy Somerset work with children and adults with special needs and adults living with Dementia.
National Autistic Society
Offering Information, advice, guidance, education and training for people on the autistic spectrum and their families.
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