I have additional needs

Throughout this site we use this colour to highlight information for young people with additional needs.

On this page:

• Assume that I can so maybe I will campaign
• SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service)
• Useful links

If you want to know more about being neurodivergent this page can help.

Assume that I Can – help challenge negative assumptions

Please share the below video to your school, college, family and friends as it really hits hard the point that if people had more positive assumptions about young people with Down syndrome (or any other additional need), then there will be more opportunities for us at school, at work, in relationships, and in other activities. DISCLAIMER – Please be aware this video includes a swear word.

Support available to young people

Visit the Suffolk SENDIASS website

“The SENDIASS service can help you. Our friendly team have lots of information about your rights, the support you should get and what to do if you have problems getting the support you need. We will listen and help you to get your views across.”

Useful links

Suffolk Local Offer – a website which offers SEND information, guidance and support services for families in Suffolk.

Suffolk’s SEND Strategy (Easy Read Version)

What is Neurodiversity? – Information and advice about being Neurodivergent.

FYI Norfolk – Autism & ADHD advice for young people.