https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/This Topic area will provide you with information and updates on Neurodiversity and provide support from our partner organisations.en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-west/b/announcements/posts/plymouth-parent-carer-voice-ppcv-send-conference-2026Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:41:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2800e907-f9bb-465c-aebd-29bd1b792eb9RN Forum ModeratorYou’re warmly invited to the Plymouth Parent Carer Voice (PPCV) SEND Conference at the University of Plymouth on Tuesday, 30th June 2026. Join us from 9:00 AM for a fantastic day with over 30 stalls packed with information, advice and activities for parents, carers, and young people. Explore the relaxed and informal set up in our marquee, or drop into presentations that will run in the Rolle Building throughout the day. You can enjoy a warm welcome talk at 9:40 AM, dip in and out or stay all day until 3:00 pm. The event is FREE and lunch is provided for those who register in advance. Don’t miss this brilliant opportunity to connect, learn, and share with others in the SEND community! Register by visiting: https://plymouthpcv.co.uk/upcomingevents/plymouth-pcvs-send-conference-2026/ For FAQs about this event, please go to: plymouthpcv.co.uk/2026-ppcv-send-conference/https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/b/announcements/posts/send-get-together-in-southamptonThu, 14 May 2026 14:53:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:d59c34cf-55c2-4dc4-bed8-e2a8c36787f8RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south/b/announcements/posts/room-one-loved-ones-groupTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:05:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:3494280e-e8b3-429e-9482-c6e3d3a48554RN Forum Moderator10am – 12pm on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Portsmouth Carers Centre Supporting someone who’s autistic or neurodivergent? This is a safe, informal space where you can connect with others who truly understand. More Group Information HEREhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-west/b/announcements/posts/send-explorers--plymouth-at-the-hideaway-cafe-faraday-millThu, 19 Mar 2026 14:27:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:b9ebf17a-50b9-447a-a4cc-193b63e1c1ecRN Forum ModeratorWe love it when a plan comes together! On Sunday 22nd March, PPCV will be joining SEND Explorers -Plymouth at The Hideaway Cafe, Faraday Mill. The Hideaway Cafe have kindly offered their space as an opportunity for parent carers of children and young people with SEND to meet and chat informally with other families. Children and young people are welcome, or you are welcome to join us on your own. We hope to see you there Venue: The Hideaway Cafe, 24-25, Faraday Mill, PL4 OST Date: Sunday 22nd March 2026 Time: 10 - 12 If you have any questions (including access arrangements) please contact SEND Explorers - Plymouth. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south/b/announcements/posts/neurodiversity-events-up-and-coming-in-hampshireTue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:f5dd1ebb-af3e-462b-8b96-f817bcfa935aRN Forum ModeratorHAMPSHIRE AREA Supporting Young People's next steps in education and training with Smart Bright Training - free online workshop exploring options for education and training, including those with or without an EHCP. Delivered over 2 interactive sessions - Mon 10 th March 1200-1330 and Mon 24 th March 1200-1330 - follow this link for more information and registering - Select tickets – Supporting young people’s next steps in education and training with Smart Bright Training – Zoom Autism in Teens - Lived Experience Session with Ellie - Mon 23 rd March 1100-1200 - follow this link for more information and registering - Select tickets – Autism in Teens - Lived Experience Session with Ellie – Zoom Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the 14-25 Transition Years - Wed 25 th March 1230-1330 - follow this link for more information and registering - Select tickets – Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the 14–25 Transition Years – Zoomhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south/b/announcements/posts/send-local-offer-discovery-daysTue, 03 Mar 2026 16:48:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ccfa8877-0404-458e-b7f6-2c4dd95c959cRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south/b/announcements/posts/sen-sailing-courses---portsmouth---2026Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:23:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:eebb7761-3695-4a9d-8fd0-84063040b1e2RN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south/m/resources/4720Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:17:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:e521fad5-652d-4ecb-a248-e56c3bf2392dRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south/b/announcements/posts/room-one-diabetes-support-group---portsmouthTue, 13 Jan 2026 15:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:1755c81c-2027-4838-91f3-16dbb2e4a535RN Forum ModeratorPortsmouth City Council’s Room One service for autistic people is offering a new support group to help people understand and manage diabetes. This support group is delivered in conjunction with Diabetes UK, Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation and Solent Diabetes Association. Read more in the South Resource Areahttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-west/m/resources/4627Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:25:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:f863b591-c6f0-478d-9d46-03bff54f956aRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-west/m/resources/4625Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:20:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:1e200f0d-2a37-4b90-9d49-ff98578ee9ecRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/b/announcements/posts/rnsa-go-sailing---portsmouthMon, 17 Nov 2025 18:57:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4ece651b-f8f5-4f48-9c87-31f97674ddafRN Forum ModeratorThe Royal Naval Sailing Associations', Go Sailing project offers free sailing courses to partners of serving RN, RM and RFA Families. Funded by Greenwich Hospital and delivered through the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Book now for RYA Level 1 & 2 at the Andrew Simpson Centre There are still spaces for the dates below, use the QR code within the image or the link below for full details of these and other courses available: All training and certifications are provided free of charge, generously funded by Greewich Hospital.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/b/announcements/posts/free-parent-baby-and-pre--school-swimming-lessons---portsmouth-and-gosportMon, 17 Nov 2025 18:47:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:31cf83a4-7ebb-467c-8f78-a5085c4f5404RN Forum ModeratorSwim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people from Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary families. Learning to swim is an essential life skill for young people, but also supports and helps them maintain positive mental health, grow their confidence, resilience and willingness to try new things – all while keeping active. Swim Free also provides an opportunity for young people, partners and spouses to build new friendships and support their sense of belonging within the Royal Navy community. For details of the Parent & Baby and Pre-School Lessons and all the other sessions available use the QR code on the poster or follow the link below: https://swim-free.org.uk/ The Swim Free programme is funded by Greenwich Hospital, who fund support to serving and former serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel, and their families.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-west/b/announcements/posts/free-parent-baby-swimming-lessons---plymouthMon, 17 Nov 2025 18:34:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:0d4a546f-8fb1-4da0-a2be-664d26090596RN Forum ModeratorSwim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people from Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary families. Learning to swim is an essential life skill for young people, but also supports and helps them maintain positive mental health, grow their confidence, resilience and willingness to try new things – all while keeping active. Swim Free also provides an opportunity for young people, partners and spouses to build new friendships and support their sense of belonging within the Royal Navy community. For details of the Parent & Baby Lessons and all the other sessions available use the QR code on the poster or follow the link below: https://swim-free.org.uk/ The Swim Free programme is funded by Greenwich Hospital, who fund support to serving and former serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel, and their families.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/b/announcements/posts/supporting-your-neurodiverse-child---written-for-parents-by-parentsTue, 21 Oct 2025 18:58:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ba034b75-5f73-4db2-9a57-25d64de67437RN Forum ModeratorWhen you first realise that your child experiences the world in a different way it can feel overwhelming, but once you begin to understand their way of thinking it can be rewarding and you can learn so much from your child. We are a group of parents, at various stages on this same journey. We were desperate for guidance and didn’t know where to look to find what we needed. A few years on, our knowledge has grown. We now know there is a lot of information available, but it can be hard to find the bits that are factually correct and relevant to your own situation. So, we wanted to share not only our own experiences, tips, and best practices, but also those of other families and children from across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, who have been where you are now. We have provided an overview of what we have found to be the most relevant information from sources such as the NHS website, national charities and IPSEA but we aren’t trying to recreate textbooks that are already available. There are links included that you could follow to find out more on specific topics. We have also recommended some books, videos and blogs, which are all resources that we have used ourselves. We don’t intend for you to read this whole pack in one go, but dip in and out when each section becomes relevant to your family’s situation Follow the link below to the pack: Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child - Written for Parents, by Parentshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/m/resources/4602Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:50:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:b43e5cf6-ee9d-46f9-9adc-1b0f399b783dRN Forum Moderatorhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south/support-for-parents-carers/m/resourcesMon, 17 Jun 2024 20:01:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a2bbed31-744a-40a3-82e1-1b4c4859c83ahttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south/support-for-parents-carers/b/announcementsMon, 17 Jun 2024 20:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:59f92166-256d-45ce-b25f-b13d58205ff5https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south/support-for-parents-carers/f/forumMon, 17 Jun 2024 20:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:aa9101f2-dc70-4784-a81e-62d0b059d230https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south/support-for-parents-carers/m/galleryMon, 17 Jun 2024 20:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:e7612fb8-1f21-418b-bc80-84dd5983e7a7