A to Z Directory of autism and ADHD groups and organisations

The autism and ADHD-related groups and organisations shown below can either help you directly or provide information and support.

To find out more about how they can help you, please contact them using the phone number, email, or website address they have provided.

Additional groups and organisations that can provide support autism and ADHD

Better Futures

Better Futures provides support for adults aged 18 and older with autism and learning disabilities.

Phone 01752 776775

Email betterfutures@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk

Website improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/our -services/better -futures -learning -disability -support advice

Clip'N Climb

Clip'N Climb is a rock climbing centre that, every Sunday morning at 9am, holds autism and SEN-friendly sessions, providing children with additional needs the opportunity to enjoy the facilities in a quieter, calmer environment and meet other families in similar circumstances.

Phone 01752 717567

Website plymouth.clipnclimb.co.uk

eLIVEate

eLIVEate provides creative and dynamic person-centred support for people with learning disabilities who are living or wish to live in Plymouth

Phone 01752 936358

Email info@eliveate.co.uk

Website eliveatesupport.co.uk

Marbles Lost and Found

Marbles Lost and Found provides mental health support and awareness, peer support groups, information, and resources on a wide range of conditions and disorders, including autism and ADHD.

Email enquiries@marbleslostandfound.co.uk

Website marbleslostandfound.co.uk

Oasis Café

Oasis Café is a social group dedicated to providing an environment where autistic adults in Plymouth are able to feel accepted, respected, safe, and understood.

Email contact@aaiplymouth.org.uk

Website aaiplymouth.org.uk/what -we -do/

Quiet at the Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium on the Barbican holds special events for those with sensory needs at least twice a year and tends to be 2 hours long. Allows families and individuals to enjoy the exhibits without too much noise or distraction.

Phone 0844 893 7938

Trauma Informed Plymouth Network

The TIPN is a collaborative, community network that welcomes all individuals who have experienced childhood, later life adversity, and/or trauma. Anyone affected by adversity or trauma, including those with autism/ADHD, can join the TIPN as a member and/or access support, resources, and attend events, all of which aim to help make Plymouth a trauma-informed city.

Email info@tipn.org

Website traumainformedplymouth.org

0-25 Statutory Assessment Team

The Council's 0-25 SEND Statutory Assessment Team coordinates the statutory support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

AbilityNet - A Digital World Accessible to All

AbilityNet supports anyone living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.

Able Futures

Able Futures is a service to help people that are in work with Mental Health difficulties to continue to perform well at work and retain their job.

Achieve Together

All our supported living services are based on the needs of the people we support and enable them to make sense of and take control of their lives.

Amped Music Therapy

Music therapy is an evidence-based intervention that uses music to improve effective communication, explore behaviour patterns, reach developmental goals, express emotions, perform physical and cognitive rehabilitation, and bring people together.

Animate Theatre

Animate Theatre creates fun and accessible workshops that is inclusive for all adults with or without disabilities.

ARC (Autism Resource Centre)

ARC is a sensory friendly and nurturing life skills centre that provides a bespoke therapeutic and training environment for young people and adults who have ASC and/or other complex needs.

Autistic Adults in Plymouth

Autistic Adults in Plymouth provides a safe place for discussion and arrange social meetings to play card and board games.

Beckly Sensations - Routeways

A Sensory Room fosters an atmosphere of relaxation which is essential for emotional health; it gives a chance to explore feelings and to become interested in their surroundings.

Boundless

Boundless is a group for young people who are on the autism spectrum and aged 8 and up. They don't have to have been diagnosed or have been statemented, but they do need to be on the spectrum. Service provided by Plymouth City Council.

Brandon Trust

Brandon Trust is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities and autism.

Colebrook Southwest

Colebrook SW Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting communities in and around Plymouth for the past 35 years. We pride ourselves in putting people at the heart of what we do and strive to make a difference to local people and communities.