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Find out about events, drop-ins, information and training sessions that are happening in your area.

The SEND Factor

Monthly, virtual drop-in sessions that provides information, advice and guidance to families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Sessions are held on the first Thursday of the month at 10am. 

The SEND Factor timetable

The SEND Factor will be back in the new year.

Please tell us what you would like to hear about in future SEND Factor sessions.

If you are interested in joining a session, please contact local.offer@lewisham.gov.uk.

Kaleidoscope drop ins

Lewisham Autism Support

Monthly drop-in service at Kaleidoscope. First Monday of each month (term time only).  

  • One hour clinic appointment with experienced Family Support Coordinators who provide support for parents/carers in:
    • understanding more about autism
    • information about accessing local services and benefits
  • For families resident in Lewisham, access to ongoing support (Comeback Service)
  • Paediatricians and other Kaleidoscope diagnosing teams can automatically refer families after diagnosis. This includes families diagnosed at Kaleidoscope but living in other boroughs. These families will receive an initial 1-hour clinic only
  • Referrals accepted from other professionals working with diagnosed children living in the borough
  • Families of diagnosed children can also self-refer

Contact Lewisham Autism Support on 020 8699 3066 or lewisham.familysupport@nas.org.uk 

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