https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/Neurodiversity support available in the South East.en-USTelligent Community 12https://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-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-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/support-by-region/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/b/announcements/posts/children-under-5Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:24:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:1bb40876-379d-4c4d-bad1-1f5978dc3742RN Forum ModeratorText to followhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/b/announcements/posts/children-aged-5---11Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:23:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:5404f1aa-69b3-4f6c-b4bf-e703ec3a3c8dRN Forum ModeratorText to followhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/b/announcements/posts/teenagers-12---17Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:22:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6f57ac46-2e5e-4fdf-864a-4a1f4c50f9cbRN Forum ModeratorText to followhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/b/announcements/posts/young-adults-18---25Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:21:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:5cc6da51-c110-4fec-af32-ef8cd419e4a4RN Forum ModeratorText to followhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/f/forumMon, 17 Jun 2024 19:18:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cf79c1ae-251d-4891-baa0-3b1d5b5b12eehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/m/galleryMon, 17 Jun 2024 19:18:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:14aa379b-608c-4431-ba66-86296006082bhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/m/resourcesMon, 17 Jun 2024 19:18:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7676d772-c4a5-4ace-b690-9303a3c8a6a0https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/b/announcementsMon, 17 Jun 2024 19:18:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:25c53454-0a64-4fa3-9b38-ffe3e4c0d39bhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/young-adults-18-25/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:04:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:49a9a499-c641-45e5-b8c3-e95657c4ad65https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/teenagers-12-17/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:d16490a3-cad0-4047-926b-cbf310b97e78https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/children-5-11/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:5eec9850-5a82-4f8b-ae6d-c7bff73190e2https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/children-under-5/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:74b7afa0-f7cd-493a-91e8-489b1697b7cdhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-parents-carers/Wed, 08 May 2024 11:33:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6f7e5866-8407-4353-babf-271fad5fdef4https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/south-east/support-for-serving-members/Wed, 08 May 2024 11:33:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cc189d76-f5c7-4a92-b8a1-b8d494e7b6bahttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/neurodiversity/support-by-region/south-east/m/galleryWed, 01 May 2024 09:20:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:5fedc53f-8589-4223-abb9-492faf623a53