Mind of All Kinds – www.mindsofallkindsnotts.co.uk  – has been launched to provide tailored support and resources for all ages who are/or who may be neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and Autism.

Minds of All Kinds includes: Clear, jargon-free explanations of ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent differences. Local service directories and referral pathways for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Practical advice for navigating education, health, and social care systems. Personal stories and lived experiences from young people and families.

Listening Ear: 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers looking for emotional support. One-to-one telephone support on autism. www.contact.org.uk/help-for-families/listening-ear/

Spectrum WASP We Are Special People Spectrum WASP are a support group for parents with children on the Autistic spectrum. This includes Autism, and ADHD https://spectrumwasp.wordpress.com/

Autism East Midlands: Autism East Midlands is the largest specialist autism charity in the East Midlands and has been providing support to people affected by autism for over 50 years. https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/ There are family support hubs across the county. You can find the closest one here: www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/child-services/family-support-hubs Autism East Midlands offer parent workshops. You can find more information here: www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/child-services/parent-workshops

Ask-Us https://askusnotts.org.uk/ This is a Nottinghamshire service which advocates for young people within education who have additional needs.  They are able to offer advice and even attend meetings within school if needed to support you and your family:  Helpline 0800 1217772 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9-1pm

Emotional health and wellbeing support links:

Healthy Family Team: Advice Line 0300 123 5436.  Provide short interventions around managing emotions including anxiety and anger, self-esteem, self-harm, low mood and worries, and sleep for children aged 5 to 19years.

Family Lives: http://www.familylives.org.uk   - Free confidential helpline for support 0808 800 2222 - open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/primary/behaviour/challenging-behaviour/  an interactive session on dealing with aggressive behaviour from your child.

Help for Parents: http://www.helpforparents.org.uk  This website aims to help you to help your young person by directing you to sources of support, advice and information

Family Hub: You can contact the Hub or walk in and see what range of support they will be able to offer. Warsop Family Hub (formerly Warsop Children's Centre) Warsop, Mansfield NG20 0AQ. Mansfield Woodhouse Family Hub: 0115 9773765

If your child or any member of your family is struggling with mental health issues please contact school and ask to speak to someone.