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Action for Children has been running short breaks for children with aged 5–18 years, with ASD and other special needs and disabilities in Islington since 2012. Our team of experienced staff help the children to make independent choices at the play centre. The play centre has…

Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.

All in Islington has detailed information about sport and physical activity for disabled people in Islington. It shows weekly sessions and sports clubs for disabled people, and has accessibility information for the borough’s leisure centres.

Artbox London runs art workshops, gallery trips and exhibition opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Artists can earn a small income from their art sales and can also develop work related skills through selling art at exhibitions.

Do you care for a child or young person who is on the Autistic Spectrum? Then ASC for Tea (formerly known as ASD for Tea) might be of interest to you. This group is an opportunity to meet other parents/family carers of a child or young person…

The Blue Badge Scheme allows you free parking for short periods when you are with your disabled child and/or adult. The scheme is administered by the local authority which deals with applications and issues badges. There are lots of rules about when and where you…

The Bridge Outreach Service supports the inclusion of school aged pupils (3-19) with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in Islington maintained schools and early years settings. We support school staff in developing their understanding of autism,…

One of three special schools and units in Islington providing support for children with particular special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. This is to meet the Government requirement to include such children in mainstream schools wherever possible. This recognises that children learn in different ways…

Camden and Islington Young Carers Service provides support for children and young people up to 18 years living in Camden and Islington who have significant caring responsibility for a family member. The service offers whole family support, alongside one-one support for young carers and works intensively with families…

Football sessions with coaches for children, 7 to 16 years, with special educational needs and disabilities, SEND. No need to book, just turn up and play!

This is a forum for family carers caring for someone aged 18 or above with with learning disabilities. This group gives family carers the opportunity to have their say on the big issues facing families in Islington. It meets every two months and has regular…

Centre 404 provides support and services to disabled children and Adults with learning disabilities or autism and their families. Supporting Families: Centre 404 offers support to families from birth onwards throughout life. We offer families advice, support and advocacy on all matters that may affect…

Support is offered to working parents/family carers of children and adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism through a telephone helpline operating outside of normal working hours. One to one appointments for evening and weekends can also be made where necessary. Due to refurbishment, Centre 404 have temporarily…

The Children’s Tier 2 Audiology Service is provided to all children and young people in Islington between the ages of 6 months and 19 years, if still in education and has developmental problems or a disability where there are concerns about hearing problems requiring audiological…

The Community Paediatric service in Islington is for children age 0-18 (or up to age 19 if still attending school) with neurodevelopmental conditions or disabilities, and associated health problems. Specialist Paediatricians undertake assessment, diagnosis and management of children with a range of developmental difficulties and…

Contact is a national charity that helps and supports parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition. This charity can help parents to find their nearest group, or to set up a new one. There is also a large…

The creative communication group will run every Thursday during term time and will be a fun and safe place for children with social communication difficulties such as autism or ADHD to come together, meet other children and try new creative activities. Sessions will consist of a…

WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME? The Cygnet programme is for parents/carers of children who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism (aged between 5 ½ -18 years old). The Cygnet Programme provides parents and carers with support, information and extra strategies to more effectively respond to the…

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dealing with all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis.

DFN-MoveForward coordinates and ensures long-term, differentiated support to young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities to enable them to transition into sustained paid work.