Support with neurodiversity – children and families
If you need help with your child and you believe they may be autistic, or have ADHD, support is available at home and at school without the need for a diagnosis.
Help in nursery, school or college
If your child is struggling at nursery, school or college additional help is available to your children’s education setting.
Derbyshire County Council schools can access the Inclusion Support and Advisory Service and in Derby City the Derby SEND Advice Service offer help to education settings.
You can access independent advice on your child’s education through the Information & Advice Support Service:
In Derbyshire: Welcome to the Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND – Derbyshire Information, Advice & Support Service for SEND
In Derby City: Derby SEND | Information & Advice Support Service (SENDIASS)
There are also Parent Carer forums, run by parents with experience of children with additional needs, who offer support:
Parent Carer Voice in Derbyshire
Derby SEND Voice in Derby City
Help while at home
The Derbyshire SEND Local Offer and Derby City Local Offer websites have lots of information on support and services.
Neuro hubs support children, young people up to age 25, and their families. These hubs offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals can seek advice, support, and guidance without the need for an assessment or diagnosis. The details are below:
South Derbyshire Neurohub
Address: 114 Church Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9NR
Telephone: 01332 228 744 (9am-5pm)
Email: ch@citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk
Heanor Neurohub
Address: Mundy Street Day Service, Mundy Street, Heanor, DE75 7EB
Telephone: 07510 928 349
Email: neurohub@aem.org.uk
Chesterfield Neurohub
Address: Fairplay, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield, S40 1NP
Telephone: 07874 941 890 or 01246 886 475
Email: neurohub@fair-play.org.uk
Derby NeuroHub
Address: St James Centre, Malcolm Street, Derby, DE23 8LU
Telephone: 07561 856 320 or 01332 604 080
Email: neurohub@stjamescentre.org
Buxton Neurohub
Address: Zink HQ, Clough Street, Buxton, SK17 6LJ
Telephone: Mobile: 07498 892 525 or 01298 214 926
Email: neurohub@zink.org.uk