Parents are very aware of how their child is growing and developing. A child may have a known disability at birth, or it may become apparent later that they may need additional support with their learning.
There is a lot of help out there for families to help them spot and assess any special educational needs that their child may have.
Early SupportFor children up to the age of five
Hampshire Portage ServiceSupport for children with additional needs - birth to school age
Area Inclusion Co-ordinator ServiceSupporting childcare settings to include all children
Financial and other supportHelping with the cost of supporting a child with additional needs
Organisations and charities who support families with children with additional needs: