Sycamore Trust SPACE Project

Name
Sycamore Trust SPACE Project
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The SPACE project is currently working with young people from Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and hopes to expand the project to neighbouring areas.
Telephone Number
0208 517 9317
County
Essex
Address
RM9 4SJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Added entry to the Directory after discussing at the IM - BB 18.09.2017. email, website removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
18/09/2017
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Talk About Autism

Name
Talk About Autism
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Talk About Autism is the UK's largest online autism community. The online forum is monitored and the community is very supportive with discussions about anything related to autism.
Telephone Number
0208 815 5444
Website Address
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/talk-about-autism
County
N10 3JA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. email updated AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
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TCES National Online School

Name
TCES National Online School
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Department for Education Accredited online therapeutic education for students aged 7 to 25.
Telephone Number
020 8545 4957
Website Address
https://www.tcesnationalonlineschool.org.uk/
Town
London
Address
SW19 4EE
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
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Team Dandelion – A Parent Support Hub

Team Dandelion – A Parent Support Hub
Name
Team Dandelion – A Parent Support Hub
Category
Condition(s)
,
Short Description
Supporting neurodivergent families in Mid Essex.
Telephone Number
07843 027046
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Last Updated
11/06/2026
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The Ark Centre

Name
The Ark Centre
Category
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No
Short Description
The Ark Centre is a therapy centre, designed to serve the families in Chelmsford and Essex areas with children aged 2 to 8 who have an autism spectrum disorder and/or social communication disorders.
Telephone Number
01245 467355
Website Address
https://www.thearkcentre.org/
Address
CM2 5LB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Consent given by Danielle Monk via email 9.3.15 dani@thearkcentre.org AP Added extra phone number using info from website - RC 18/07/2016Removed mobile number as not now on website - AP 19/5/17. Removed web address as not connecting and giving an unsafe message. Added landline number from Facebook page. 17.7.20 AP. website added, instagram removed AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2015
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The Art Ministry

Name
The Art Ministry
Category
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No
Short Description
Regular arts and crafts groups and clubs for children and for adults with learning difficulties, adults with physical disabilities and adults with visual impairments
Telephone Number
07582 025163
Website Address
https://www.theartministry.org.uk/
Town
Hadleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2DQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Form submitted by Allan Webb 16/12/21 .

Last Updated
17/12/2021
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The Haven – Online School

Name
The Haven – Online School
Category
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Short Description
An online non-profit school built for neurodivergent learners aged 12-17.
Website Address
https://thehavenacademy.school/
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

School opening September 2025. Added from website 7/8/25 AP

Last Updated
07/08/2025
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The International Autistic Research Organisation

Name
The International Autistic Research Organisation
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The International Autistic Research Organisation offers information and awareness-raising of scientific research into autism, including lectures on new research findings for people with autism.
County
Surrey
Address
CR0 7NE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added contact name - consent via email - Gerda - 30/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, emai 2 sent on 27.11.13Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct LM. contact details removed - charity no longer exists AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
04/01/2014
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The National Autistic Society (NAS)

Name
The National Autistic Society (NAS)
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK's foremost charitable organisation for people with autistic spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome.
Telephone Number
0207 833 2299
Website Address
https://www.autism.org.uk/
Address
EC1V 1NG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Telephone numbers updated - given from AP, consent from NASRefresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from NAS on 9.9.13 stating all details correct- KC updated 21.11.13. phone added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The National Autistic Society Thurrock (NAS Thurrock)

Name
The National Autistic Society Thurrock (NAS Thurrock)
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
NAS Thurrock provides support and information to families and carers of children with autism and campaigns for better local services for those living with autism in Thurrock.
Website Address
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/branches/nas-thurrock-group
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email consent given by Sam Kahn and Nic Walker. 9.11.15 APEmail from Samantha Kahn giving new web address and text number. 8.2.16 AP. website added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
02/08/2016
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The Play Doctors

The Play Doctors
Name
The Play Doctors
Category
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Short Description
The Play Doctors provide resources and visual aids to support communication, behaviour, anxiety, social skills, organisation, learning, transition, and more.
Telephone Number
01604 870828
Website Address
https://www.theplaydoctors.co.uk
Town
Northampton
Address
NN7 2DY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
27/10/2020
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The SEN Co

The SEN Co
Name
The SEN Co
Category
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Short Description
Empowering children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-7, to thrive in school, nursery, and home environments, through tailored strategies, interventions, and collaborative support.
Telephone Number
07775 997584
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

Submitted directly 24/10/24

Last Updated
24/10/2024
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The Transporters

Name
The Transporters
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Transporters series is especially for young children with autism who find it hard to recognise the causes of emotion and the facial expressions that go with them.
Website Address
https://www.autismcentreofexcellence.org/transporters/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 5/9/16updated mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17. Corrected links and description - no longer on DVD as they are downloaded from website instead 27.10.20 AP. website updated AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
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Tictock Therapy CIC

Name
Tictock Therapy CIC
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Online therapy services for those with tics and Tourette syndrome.
Telephone Number
01323 920081
Website Address
www.tictocktherapy.co.uk
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

instagram and youtube added AC 13/11/23

Last Updated
13/11/2023
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Together Matters

Name
Together Matters
Category
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No
Short Description
Together Matters produces downloadable resources, such as Thinking Ahead and I'm Thinking Ahead, which help with planning for the future.
Website Address
https://www.togethermatters.org.uk/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Details added from website. AP 12.10.17

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
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Total Palace Theatre Group

Name
Total Palace Theatre Group
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Total Palace Theatre Group offers specialist drama classes in Southend for young people aged from 8 to 16 with additional needs.
Website Address
https://southendtheatres.org.uk/online/southend-youth-groups
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Address
SS0 7RA
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from Mia 16/12/19. email, description updated, phone removed AC 13/11/23. Amended description 17/2/26 AP

Last Contacted
16/12/2019
Last Updated
17/02/2026
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Touch Autism

Name
Touch Autism
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Touch Autism creates apps for children with special needs.
Website Address
https://touchautism.com/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

updated from weblink - RC 8/8/16

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
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TreeHouse

Name
TreeHouse
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
TreeHouse runs a special school for children and young people with autism. TreeHouse also provides information and training for parents and professionals.
Telephone Number
0208 815 5424
Website Address
https://www.treehouseschool.org.uk/
Address
N10 3JA
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given June 10Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13 to info@treehouse.org.uk- bounceback, email 2 sent on 21.11.13 to 'enquiries@treehouseschool.org.uk' , email response received on 22.11.13 from Deborah McQuade with new website and updated description - KC updated on 22.11.13 updated email, website and phone number using info from website - RC 8/8/16. twitter, youtube added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
22/11/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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UK Autism Foundation

Name
UK Autism Foundation
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
UK Autism Foundation aims to help and support parents, carers, children and adults with autism.
Telephone Number
02089894810
Website Address
https://www.ukautismfoundation.org/
County
Essex
Address
RM11 1JS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. phone added, facebook removed AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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