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The Neurodiversity Support Hub Advice Line

The neurodiversity support hub is an advice service offering support, signposting and guidance about a whole range of things relating to ADHD and Autism. The phones are answered by a team of parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people and your child doesn't need a diagnosis for you to use this service. 

 

What kind of things can we help with? 

We can: 

  • Explain more about neurodiversity and what it means
  • Signpost you to the right support
  • Provide strategies you can use to support your child's development or behaviour

We can help with questions you may have about: 

  • ADHD and Autism
  • Anxiety
  • Distressed behaviours
  • School
  • Anger
  • Sleep
  • Resources

We can't help with:

  • Recommending private assessors
  • Updates to EHCPs 
  • Fast-tracking assessment or letting you know where you are on the waiting list

 

Who do we support?

Anyone who has a question about a child's neurodiversity (age 0 - 25) can get in touch:

  • They do not need to have a diagnosis
  • You can be a parent, family member, professional or friend

Get in touch

Call us: 01727 833963

Or: email us at supporthub@add-vance.org

Opening times:
9am - 1pm   Monday, Wednesday, Friday 
9am - 3pm   Tuesday, Thursday
7pm - 9pm   Wednesdays (by appointment)

Closed on bank holidays

 

Courses and workshops for children and young people

We have a range of webinars and workshops to support children and young people aged 7-16 with Autism, ADHD or both. These are available both online and in-person and are designed to help young people understand their Autism and/or ADHD in a fun and engaging way.  They are led by experienced professionals and will provide tailored strategies and an opportunity to connect with other neurodivergent young people.  

Referrals are welcome from professionals, parents or young people. 

For more information on these courses, and to sign up, visit the Toolbox website. 

Please contact providers directly for further information and for booking.

Some things we can help you with right now...

Neurodiversity Handbook and Neurodiversity Directory

Need help understanding the different services that support neurodiverse children and young people in Hertfordshire?   The Neurodiversity Service Directory (pdf 191kb) lists the different services in Hertfordshire and the type of support they can offer. (If you need an accessible version of this document, please email localoffer@hertfordshire.gov.uk).

The Neurodiversity Handbook (pdf 6.6MB) has been written by parents for parents to help them better understand their child or young person. You'll find advice and strategies, and information about organisations that can support you. (If you need an accessible version of this document, please email EHCommissioning@hertfordshire.gov.uk).

Recorded webinars on neurodiversity

SPACE - Navigating the SEND world

Add-vance - Understanding ADHD

Add-vance - Understanding Autism

SPACE - Navigating the SEND world Post 16

SPACE - SEND and Sleep

ADD-vance - Understanding Anxiety

SPACE - SEND and Puberty

ADD-vance - Supporting Siblings

SPACE - The Language of Anger

ADD-vance - Managing Everyday Transitions

 

 

 

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