Face to face support in Leeds for families with neurodivergent children

Family hubs

Leeds City Council Family Hubs provide a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0 to 19 years, or up to 25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) can access support, advice, and services in one convenient location, including drop in sessions. 

The Barnardos WYNES service

The Barnardos WYNES service provides early, non-clinical support to families of children and young people (up to age 18) awaiting autism/ADHD assessment or recently diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD.

The service also run a range of parent/carer workshops email for info

ABC

Leeds ABC aim to provide help, support and advice about services, facilities, education, care and welfare for parents and families of autistic children in Leeds and surrounding area.

Stripes

Stripes are an ADHD charity in West Yorkshire and are there to support anyone affected by ADHD; this includes both adults and children with or suspected of having ADHD, and also their parents/carers and siblings.

AWARE

The Airedale and Wharfdale Autism Resource offer peer support and events for parents and carers, as well as activities for children and young people with autism.

Cygnet

The Cygnet Programme at Barnardos is a support programme for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-18 with an autistic spectrum condition. To access this service, your child must already have a diagnosis of autism.

Homestart

Home Start offer group and individual support to familieswith children who are going through challenging times.

Rothwell and South Leeds

Rothwell and South Leeds Autism and Aspergers Support Group is for parents and carers of children with autism in Rothwell and South Leeds.

LS29 Group

LS29 is a group for children with additional needs and their families. They run activities and outings for children and siblings. You do not need to live in the LS29 postcode to join in with these activities.

Great Minds Together

Great Minds Together supports neurodivergent children and young people and those with mental health needs, as well as their families and the professional networks around them. The age range is 0 – 25 years old. A diagnosis is not required.

Lotus Links

A peer support group in Leeds for parent/carers of SEND children with distressed behaviour. ‘No Judgement, No Shame, No Parent or Child Blame.’

Linking Leeds

A city-wide social prescribing service for anyone aged 16+, registered at a Leeds GP surgery. We can link with services to improve: Housing issues, money management, emotional, social and mental wellbeing.

Autism Arena

The Autism Arena is run by a team of parents and professionals who offer a range of services for parent / carers, schools, businesses & professionals.  Founding members are based in Leeds, York and East Riding, with face-to-face support locally, and online support available nationally.

Neurostars - Autism & ADHD coaching & mentoring

Neurostars help clients of all ages (children, young people and adults) to learn more about their own unique brain and to find ways to work with, rather than against it. You can explore your unique strengths and challenges, allowing you to grow in confidence and feel empowered by your neurodivergence.