Making Sense Of It All: From Birth to Adulthood (Reaching Families)

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

Use this guidance for advice about what to ask to help you make sure that children and young people are happy and protected in clubs, groups and activities. Find out more on our terms and disclaimer.

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The book covers a range of subjects from early years and diagnosis to school and college and transition to adult life. In between there is content on looking after you, benefits and money matters, education, getting support from health and social care, local leisure opportunities, adolescence and Independent living. It also contains a directory of over 400 local and national organisations and an extensive jargon buster.

What we do

• Content includes coping with diagnosis, getting a second opinion, finding out more about your child's condition, getting support from other parents, etc.
• Understanding and applying for benefits you and your child may be entitled to including Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance and Tax Credits.
• Understanding the EHCP system of education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Finding out how to secure support from various departments and agencies within health and social services.
• Finding out how to access local social and leisure activities.

Age range

0-25

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Our users say

Making Sense Of It All has become the first port of call for parent-carers and is widely read by members of our group. Chairperson, Autism Support Crawley.