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

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

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

Disability Football Plymouth Argyle

As part of the Every Player Counts programme funded by Wembley National Stadium Trust, we provide courses and programmes for a wide range of disabilities. Through the project, we aim to improve accessibility, barriers to participation and provide fun, progressive and some competitive programmes for people with disabilities.

Dove Counselling

Dove Counselling offers therapy services provided by a fully qualified, insured, and experienced therapist. The practice focuses on assisting individuals with their personal development and wellbeing. Specifically, Dove Counselling specialises in supporting clients experiencing grief following bereavement and loss, managing stress and anxiety, and providing counselling aimed at fostering personal growth.

Downham House

Downham House is a fully registered Children's Home for children from the age of 8 years, which aims to provide a short break service for children with severe learning disability and associated complex behaviours, to enable them to continue to live within their family home.

Friends and Families of Special Children

Friends and Families of Special Children is a Plymouth based charity covering the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area. We support families who have children that experience all forms of disabilities, additional needs and difficulties.

Heathfield Farm

Heathfield Farm is a place designed to support adults with learning disabilities and or autism.

Horizon Counselling Services

We offer a fast and effective service that's easily accessible, with two different locations to choose from one in the city centre and one in Plympton.

Horizons Children's Sailing Charity

Horizons is a registered children's sailing charity based in Plymouth. Our aim is to help disadvantaged and disabled children from the inner city communities. We provide learning and educational opportunities that increase self-confidence and improve social and practical skills, through water-based activities that would normally be beyond the means of these children.