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ServiceContact
NESTEmail: aa.nest@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Aberlour Family Service South AyrshireTel: 01292 671971
CAMHSTel: 01294 323425
South Ayrshire Autistic SocietyEmail: saas.ayr@gmail.com
Autism Support Ayrshire (National Autistic Society)

Tel: 07500974323

Email: autismsupportayrshire@nas.org.uk

ASN Family Network - Principal Teacher Inclusion (Teaching & Learning)Email: Fiona.Priestnall@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Spotty ZebrasEmail: spottyzebras@outlook.com
Thriving Communities

Tel: 01292 612301

Email: thrivingcommunitiesadmin@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Scottish ADHD CoalitionEmail: info@scottishadhdcoalition.org
Barnardos South Ayrshire Family Resource Service

Tel: 01294 55881

Email: SouthWestScotlandServices@barnardos.org.uk

 

Family Support - Education focused:

ProviderSpecificArea
Autism Outreach TeamSupport autistic children and young people or those with language or communication needs through direct work, consultation, capacity building through schoolsSouth Ayrshire
ASN Family ForumASN Family / Parent supportSouth Ayrshire
School Counselling ServiceAvailable to provide 1:1 counselling to any pupil aged 10+South Ayrshire
School Nursing TeamSupporting Primary and Secondary children and young people with a variety of health, mental health and wellbeing needsSouth Ayrshire Clusters
Enquire (Charity in Scotland)Information, advice / guidance on Educational RightsScotland
Let's talk ASN Scotland Law Centre and Barnardo's)Scottish Government funded service for the parents of children with additional support needs who may require support in relation to a dispute or potential dispute with an education authority. Aims to resolve disputes at the earliest stage possible. The service can be used by anyone who has a right to make a reference to the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for ScotlandScotland
My rights - my say advocacy serviceMy Rights, My Say supports children in Scotland aged 12-15 with additional support needs to exercise their rights to be involved in decisions about their support in school. It's independent, confidential, easy to use and supports children to speak up about what they need to learnScotland
Salveson MindroomIf you are under 25 and think you may be Neurodiverse, or if you need help being heard in decisions that affect your life. We provide direct one-to-one advocacy and support for children and young people with learning difficulties across Scotland. You do not need a diagnosis to get our helpScotland

 

Family Support - Health / Therapeutic focused:

ProviderSpecificArea
Calm ChameleonCommissioned service Support mental health and wellbeing in both children, young people and adults. The service works from a somatic approach with a strong focus on the nervous system. We specialise in trauma, releasing this through the body by calming the nervous system from survival responsePan Ayrshire
PenumbraSelf-harm service for secondary age school children and their familiesSouth Ayrshire
SAMH - Lets talkDeliver whole school proactive support around wellbeing and mental healthSouth Ayrshire
Community Paediatrics South Ayrshire 
CAMHS South Ayrshire
Speech & Language South Ayrshire
Speech & Language helpline South Ayrshire
Occupational Therapy South Ayrshire

 

Family Support - Targeted support:

ProviderSpecificArea
Social Work Initial Response TeamSouth Ayrshire Health and Social Care PartnershipSouth Ayrshire
Social Work Children & FamiliesSouth Ayrshire Health and Social Care PartnershipSouth Ayrshire
Social Work Children with Disabilities TeamSouth Ayrshire Health and Social Care PartnershipSouth Ayrshire
AberlourCommissioned service - provide short breaks either overnight, after school or at a holiday clubSouth Ayrshire 
Barnardos-family supportCommissioned serviceSouth Ayrshire
Barnardos - Post Adoption SupportCommissioned serviceSouth Ayrshire - Carrick and Girvan
South Ayrshire BefriendCommissioned service. Provides a befriending service for young people aged 8 - 18 who could benefit from social opportunities and supportive adultSouth Ayrshire
South Ayrshire Women's AidCommissioned service. Support families living with or having had experience with domestic abuseSouth Ayrshire
Stepping Stones for families - family supportCommissioned service. Works alongside children and families to give support opportunities and a voice in tackling the effects of poverty and disadvantage in their livesSouth Ayrshire - Carrick and Girvan
South Ayrshire Carers CentreCommissioned serviceSouth Ayrshire
Rainbows VIPService provider SDS or Disability paymentAyrshire
Ayrshire Childrens ServicesService provider, SDS or disability paymentAyrshire
Ko-NektOffers play and peer learning to encourage confidence and skills development at their centre in AyrAyr

 

Family Support - Information, advice and guidance / signposting:

ProviderSpecificArea
NESTNeurodevelopmental info and advice service. Signposting, website, videos, workshops, online programmes for parents / adults / professionals working with services and communities. Agile delivery responding to local demandPan Ayrshire
National Autistic Society ScotlandInformation, advice on website in relation to AutismNational
NAS - Autism Support AyrshireLocal service of NAS providing information, advice, guidance and signposting. Online programs, parent and carer workshops, peer support groups for autistic young people. Engagement with communities and professionals.Pan Ayrshire
ADHD Foundation Information specific to ADHD, website and resources hub UKUK
 Information Specific to ADHD, website and resources hubScotland
FASD hubInformation and awareness about lifelong risks. Information support and advocacy for families.Scotland
Oshay'sNot for profit community enterpriseSouth Ayrshire
Young MindsResources for young people around Neurodivergence, ASD, ADHD UKUK
Young ScotResources for young people, neurodivergence and supports in South Ayrshire ScotlandScotland
Parent Network ScotlandGeneral parenting advice, info, resources, online groupsScotland
Community Link Workers (GP) Wellbeing, information, signposting, emotional regulation programs (not ND specific)South Ayrshire
Connect South Ayrshire Digital resource and telephone - signposting to servicesSouth Ayrshire
AlissDigital resourceScotland
Women's Hub In person support and activitiesSouth Ayrshire but based in Ayr

 

Family Support - Young person activities:

ProviderSpecificArea
Carrick SensorySensory low arousal activityMaybole
Z1 Youth TrustYouth groupGirvan
Project SearchSituational learning / Ayrshire College affiliated courseCulzean Castle
South Ayrshire Autistic Society (SAAS)Autism and me / life skills sessionsSouth Ayrshire - Ayr base
Autism Support Ayrshire NAS Café online. Monthly social group sharing interests and experiencesPan Ayrshire - online
Little AcornsForrest School activitiesSouth Ayrshire - Ayr
TKS HeroesASN session, lower arousal, inclusive class South Ayrshire - Ayr
Empower Autism - The ArkWednesdays and Thursdays 4pm - 5pm, carers welcome, lower arousalSouth Ayrshire - Ayr
Unique Friends Together Social group for young adults/adults with LD / ASNSouth Ayrshire - Ayr
DominionTabletop gaming CaféAyr
Little Play PlanetUnique play cafe for childrenAyr
Enable WorksSteps to employment South Ayrshire
Impact Arts Scotland
Togetherall South Ayrshire
LGBT Youth Scotland South Ayrshire
Salveson Mindroom Pan Ayrshire
South Ayrshire Leisure South Ayrshire
Thriving Communities South Ayrshire

 

Family Support - Peer support:

ProviderSpecificArea
Ayrshire Beyond the Classroom (ABC) Education Group CICPeer led Parent support, workshops on ASN issues, activities for children & young people / familiesPan Ayrshire
Spotty ZebrasFamily led group supporting and embracing differencePan Ayrshire but primary location in South (Ayr and Patna)
South Ayrshire Autistic Society Pan Ayrshire but located in South
South Ayrshire Carers CentreCarer supportSouth Ayrshire
Parent GroupLed by EducationSouth Ayrshire - Doonfoot Primary

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