There are a range of organisations that offer support to young autistic people and their families across Essex. We’ve worked with families across Essex, Southend, and Thurrock to handpick services that they recommend.
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Essex SENDIAS service
The MAZE Group
SAFE Essex
Sam’s Place
Ace Music Therapy CIC
Essex video resources
SEND 4 ALL
Not Fine In School
Independence Project
Haven't found what you're looking for?
Each Local Authority in England provides a directory of SEND services. That is called their ‘Local Offer‘. In it you can find a range of organisations and services who can offer advice, guidance, direct support for a wide range of needs. Find your Local Offer below:
- Essex: send.essex.gov.uk/
- Southend-On-Sea: livewellsouthend.com/send-local-offer
- Thurrock: askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/localoffer.page
Parent Carer Forums
Parent Carer Forums work with local authorities, education settings, health commissioners and other provides to represent parent and carer’s views and experiences. Everyone involved with the forums are parent/carers themselves and using their points of view they can help inform and influence services for children, young people and their families. To learn more about these forums or to get involved click the link below.
- Essex Family Forum (EFF): essexfamilyforum.org
- Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF): southendsendindependentforum.co.uk
- Thurrock SEND Family Forum (TSFF): thurrocksendfamilyforum.org
Nominate a service
If you know of a local service in Essex, Southend, or Thurrock that you think other young autistic people or their families would benefit from please tell us and we’ll include it in our directory.