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Support Groups Being able to share your experiences with other people in a similar situation can be a tremendous comfort for many parents. There are a group number of support groups in Hampshire, some aimed at parents who have specific disabilities, while others cover a broad spectrum of disabilities. The aim of this section is to help you find the support group most appropriate to your needs. Related Organisations ADDRIFT ADD (Attention Deflicit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deflicit Hyperactive Disorder) information ADHD Group An ADHD support group in Totton ADHD Support Coffee, Chat with free creche ADS Support Group Support Group For Parents With Children With Autsim AFASIC Speech, Language and Communication Support Groups ASD New Forest Offering support to all parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders ASD Parent Support Group ASD Parent Support Group- At The romsey School ASD and Special Need Friendship Group ASD and Special Need Friendship Group Additional needs website Has info/resources activities for teachers, pupils, parents and others. Aid For Children with Tracheostomies Self help group run by parents of children with a tracheostomy Aldershot Methodist Toddler Group 1.30pm - 3.00pm Tuesdays during term time. For pre-school children & babies. Andover VIPS Visually impared peoples charity Asperger Support Group Asperger Support Group Aspire Weekly Support Group BAGS (Basingstoke Autism Group) Opportunity to meet other parents/carers with children on the autistic spectrum Basingstoke Austism Group (BAGS) Support group for Parents and carers of children who are on the autistic spectrum Basingstoke and Deane Voluntary Services Help with running a voluntary organisation Cambian Group Helpline For Parents With Children with Autism Carers Together Carers Together has brought together its knowledge of caring in this web site. It is available for any carer in Hampshire including those living in cities, towns or rural communities Counselling Directory Online Counselling Support Directory Dyslexia Action Dyslexia Action is a charity and provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Eastleigh and Winchester ME Support Group We are a locally based independent self-help group for those affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Face Us Family Centre for Deaf Face Us offer information, support to parents of deaf children Families Matter At Hythe URC Support Group For Parents With Children With Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder Family Liason Autism Support Havant (FLASH) Support for families with a child with autism Fareham Autistic Spectrum Support (FASS) FASS is a support group for families in mostly but not only, the Fareham area who have a child or children on the autistic spectrum. Hampshire County Council Information Services Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? 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 Friends with ME Support group for suffers of ME Hampshire Neurological Alliance Long term neurological support group Haven Autistic Support Group Support Group Home - Start Family Group A new support group run by Home Start to provide regular support to vulnerable families in Gosport with a child under 5. Independant Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA) SEN Advice Organisation Insight Support group for parents of children with Autism/Asperger's living in the Aldershot area. Lapstone Ladies A friendly parent support group for parents of children on the autistic spectrum. Meningitis Trust We support everyone in the UK who is facing the challenge of life after meningitis. My Child And Me My Child And Me Magazine is a monthly useful information source for children with disabilities Myasthenia Gravis Association Support Group For People with MG NAS Alton Branch National Autistic Society Alton Branch NAS Basingstoke National Autistic Society Basingstoke Branch NAS Eastleigh Branch National Autistic Society Eastleigh Branch New Forest Aspergers Informal support for parents with a child who has Asperger's Syndrome PASN Portsmouth Autistic Support Network Parents for Parents Support group for parents. Pebbles Childrens Centre Parent Support Group - Term time only Support for Parents of children under 8 yrs with special, complex or additional needs Petersfield Area Autistic Support Group Petersfield Area Autistic Support Group. SOS Group Share Our Stratagies SOS!SEN Educational Support Group SWAAN Autism, Asperger's and ADHD Support group Support group offering a chance to mix with others in similar circustances in the Eastleigh area. SWANS (Support with additional needs) Support Group in the Hythe Area Scope For disabled people achieving equality. Southampton & District Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association Support Group for families affected by hydrocephalus or spina bifida Southampton A.D.H.D. Awareness Support Group ADHD support group Super Parents With Special Kids Support Group For Parents The Children’s Society Include Programme Inclusion Project From The Childrens Society The Schoolgate, Hampshire Schoolgate, Hampshire Unique Rare Chromosome Support Group Support Group for People with Rare Chromosome Disorders

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