We are an online parent support group for parents with teenagers and young adults with Down Syndrome in the Cambridgeshire area. This group is a place to support each other, share important information regarding services within the Local Authority (education, health and social care) and also information related to activities for teenagers and young adults with Down syndrome.
Find us on Facebook (closed group): Cambridgeshire support group for teenagers/young people with Down Syndrome.
“Parents supporting parents” group in Cambridge offering a safe place to talk to others in the same situation and be heard. Open to any parent who is worried about their child or young person with social or emotional mental health problems. Not need or disability specific.
Meets on the last Thursday of every month at Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Kestrel Rise, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9AY.
For more information please contact on my email n_baffa@yahoo.co.uk
Helping Little Hands Learn provides consulting, tutoring and support services for children with additional needs – from infants to teens. Our unique approach means each intervention and support package is tailored to individuals needs and motivations, learning and having fun along the way. We strive to build strong, trusting and lasting relationships, to advocate for the needs of the child/young person, and to help children/young people to reach their full potential.
Contact: Skye Ward Phone: 07305 060085 Email: helpinglittlehandslearn@gmail.com Web: www.helpinglittlehandslearn.com/
PACDDA is a local charity working to help people affected by dyslexia in and around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It runs Children Will Shine (CWS) sessions at Peterborough during term-times, on Mondays, from 4pm -5.30pm at the Heritage Park Primary School Community Hall, Park Farm Way, Park Farm. Peterborough, PE2 8XA .
PACDDA website has information and links to other organisations.
Email your queries via the website or get in touch via the PACDDA facebook page
A monthly series of online sessions for parents and carers to help their child and family know what happens after school. These cover areas including further education, employment, housing, benefits, adult support and health. All welcome.
More information and bookings can be found on our events page.
Peterborough and Surrounding Counties Family Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Support Group runs a monthly support group at Peterborough which is open to Cambridgeshire families.
Support group sessions are held at The Spinney, Hartwell Way, Ravensthorpe, Peterborough. PE3 7LE, where it works in partnership with Little Miracles.
Contact Brian Roberts 18 Doddington Road, Chatteris PE16 6UA 01453488400
Contact family worker Andrea Ghelani on 01223 706373
Parents Forum for parents of deaf children and young people meets termly at various locations. Deafness or hearing loss aged 0-19. Contact: Natalie Pulfer. Phone 07920 258705.
