Kids with Autism

[JollyRodger 10]

Our daughter has just been diagnosed with Autism.

 

Are there any Autism support or play groups in Sheffield?

 

Thanks

[Annie Bynnol 612]

Our daughter has just been diagnosed with Autism.

 

Are there any Autism support or play groups in Sheffield?

 

Thanks

 

Yes there are quite a few to choose from, the suitibility of which depend on age, location, group size etc.

 

Assuming that the diagnosis was supplied by Ryegate (The Childrens Hospital), use the contacts available through them.

 

The education department can offer advice and support. They offer early placements and advice on specialist nursery and playgroups. Their help is essential so that your daughter has access to the best, most suitible support and education. Their is also support for siblings.

 

The NAS has a website.

 

Sheffield Autistic Society

 

You should also get advice on financial support available to you as a carer.

 

Good luck.

[JollyRodger 10]

Thanks Annie. Really appreciate the advice.

[nichola2 10]

Hi there

 

Google

Sparkle Sheffield, they are really good and based in Sheffield

 

Theres also the Sheffield Parent Forum based at St Mary's Church

 

Hope this is of some help

 

Regards Nichola

[JollyRodger 10]

Thanks Nichola. That's great. I'll look into both.

[Asaw 10]

Hi

Just a bit of information to everyone with Autistic children. My son had problems with there former neighbour playing music loud banging on the wall and generally upsetting my grandson who was 4 at the time. They were asked to stop it and were ignored. It was reported to the police 5 times to which they came out twice. When the woman was interviewed she admitted it but nothing was done by the Police it was only classed as an incident not as a hate crime. If you read what is classed as a hate crime children below the age of consent with Autusm are ignored. Which is a total farce as they cannot defend themselves.