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Special Education Needs Special Educational Needs is the term used when a child has greater difficulty learning than most other children of a similar age. For about one in five children this will only be temporary, for example, difficulties with reading, writing or speaking, and can be overcome with a little extra help. For about 2% of children the difficulties might be longer term, and in these cases it might be necessary to complete a statutory assessment which can result in a Statement of Special Educational Needs. This section aims to signpost you on where to go for support for this process. Related Organisations AACT AACT ACE - Advisory Centre for Education The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on a wide range of school based issues. Advocates for Children Advocates for children with physical and learning disabilities British Dyslexia Association Helping dyslexic people to reach their full potential. CReSTeD - Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexia Pupils Helps parents choose schools for dyslexia children Cambian Education Services Specialist residential education and care for young people with autism, Asperger syndrome and other associated complex needs. Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education - CSIE Research and information on inclusive education Connexions Direct Information and advice for young people 13+ Contact A Family Helpline The Contact a Family freephone helpline is a one stop shop for parents and other family members caring for a disabled child. Dyslexia Action Dyslexia Action is a charity and provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Dyspraxia Foundation Supporting children, families and adults with dyspraxia Gifted Children's Information Centre/Dyslexia Books The Centre supplies Books, Guides, Teaching Packs and Equipment for Gifted Children, Dyslexic Children and Left-Handed Children. HE Special (Home Education in the UK - Special Education Needs.) This is a website for families who home educate children with Special Education Needs. There is a new section on the website for families who have children with Asperger Syndrome and also Dyslexia. Hampshire County Council Information Services Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? Hampshire Dyslexia Association Provide support for dyslexic children in Hampshire Hampshire Family Information Directory The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. Hampshire Parent Partnership Service Provides impartial advice, information and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) throughout Hampshire. Nasen - National Association of Special Educational Needs Helping everyone achieve National Parent Partnership Network (NPPN) Parent Partnership Services - increasing parental confidence National Portage Association Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families. Network 81 Network 81 is a national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special educational needs. Parents for Inclusion Parents helping parents so their disabled children can learn, make friends and have a voice in ordinary schools and throughout life. SENDIST - now First–Tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Tribunal service for Special Educational Needs and Disability SOS!SEN Educational Support Group Scope For disabled people achieving equality. The Gift Of Learning The gift of learning helping children with learning disabilities The Minstead Training Project Transitional Training in Life, Social and Work Skills

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