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Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) 

ARFID is characterised by a pattern of eating that avoids certain foods or food groups entirely and/or is restricted in quantity (eating small amounts). Avoidant and restrictive eating cannot be due to lack of available food, or cultural norms (e.g. someone who is fasting or chooses not to eat certain foods for religious or cultural reasons […]

Old School Wolverton Crafty Mondays

Every Monday morning from 10.30 to 12.30 at The Old School Wolverton“Carving out a space for creativity in our lives” Crafty Monday’s is an informal, social group that meets every Monday at the Old School in Wolverton. Our focus is on crafting and creative activities, but the chat over a cup of tea is as […]

Community Action MK

Supporting the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector of Milton Keynes (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Talent Unlimited MK

We provide a safe place for autistic adults to share and develop their skills. For the time being we meet one afternoon every fortnight, but we would like to do more with suitable premises. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again […]

Talkback UK

At Talkback, our passion is to provide constant personal growth. Because this allows the members to embrace new opportunities, no matter what their age. Therefore, we ensure that every single person who walks through our door has the tools to thrive. And that’s in any aspect of their life they choose. (This information has been […]

Branch-out MK CIC – ‘Helping People to Grow Through Gardening’

Branch-out MK CIC is a Community Interest Company. We are a not-for-profit organisation that supports adults with learning differences and autism through Social & Therapeutic Horticulture in a supportive working environment. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Understanding autism – free OU Course

Learn about autism, a complex and challenging long-term condition for many individuals and their families worldwide, and an aspect of human diversity to others. This free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by different individuals and families, and why it is a global concern. The course explains how ideas about autism have […]

MK Snap

MK SNAP provides a leading programme of education, life skills, work preparation and opportunities for work to adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, giving them the skills to realise their potential. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Autism Act

Act in 2009 that defined the need for a national autism strategy. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Everything to know about nonverbal autism

Having nonspeaking autism does not mean a person cannot communicate or understand language. With the right support, they can become a strong communicator, with or without verbal language. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Understanding Nonspeaking Autism

Nonspeaking or nonverbal autism refers to cases in which an autistic person has a delay or difficulty with speech. This can range from mild to severe. Some people do not speak at all (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in […]

How to Communicate with a Non-Verbal Autistic Child

There are many different tried and tested ways to communicate and build a loving, healthy bond without using speech. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Work-related learning opportunities at the Old School, Old Wolverton

Programmes are tailored to the individual in terms of duration of individual sessions, number of sessions per week and areas of work experience, with the final programme being determined through discussion with the young person, parent/ guardian and the SEND team (if funding is being provided by Milton Keynes Council as part of an EOTAS […]

Inclusive and adapted SEND climbing experiences in Milton Keynes

Climbing sessions at Climb Quest Milton Keynes are adaptable to make a positive impact for a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health needs. To date, this has included:   Students with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome   Speech, language and communication needs Mainstream school children with SEND and/or […]

Local Offer – SEND

The Local Offer provides information, support and signposting for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25 years, their parents and carers, practitioners and professionals. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July […]

Inter-Action MK – community arts charity

Community arts charity Inter-Action MK has been bringing arts to life in Milton Keynes for over 40 years. We use the arts to bring joy and purpose to all communities and especially to improve the life chances of people with support needs or disabilities or in challenging or vulnerable circumstances. (This information has been checked […]

Carer’s support for adult and young carers

Carers MK supports unpaid carers and young carers in Milton Keynes aged 8 – 98+. We provide advice, information, emotional support and workshops and training. Carers MK recently applied to continue delivering the Young Carers and Young Adult Carers service in Milton Keynes. Unfortunately, the application was not successful. As part of changes commissioned by Milton Keynes City […]

We’re Scope, the disability equality charity.

Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. Until then, we’ll be here. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living

MK CIL aims to inspire, empower and enable people with disabilities, their families, carers and others. Through the provision of a range of information and services, MK CIL will support people in making informed choices, exercising their rights of full participation and to maximise their independence and potential. (This information has been checked to ensure […]

PACA – Parents and Carers Alliance MK

Parent forum for parent carers of children and young people with additional needs in Milton Keynes. Website is having a make over – contact by email. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Citizen Advice Milton Keynes

We’re a local , independent charity, not a government agency. Since 1972 , we’ve helped 500,000 people in Milton Keynes, to find a way forward with over 2.5m separate problems. All of our work is funded by grants , charitable fundraising , and donations from the general public. (This information has been checked to ensure […]

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