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Children with Additional Needs (CANS)

Services and support for Children with Additional Needs.

Resilient Families Service - Our Resilient Families Service works with families across RCT where the neuro-developmental, cognitive, or physical impairment needs of their child(en) are below the statutory threshold for intervention. They work with the family to understand and manage their child’s needs and/or address the impact on the wider family.

Families can self-refer to the Resilient Families Service by phoning 01443 425006.

Contact (For Families with disabled children) – Contact provides information and advice to families, workshops, and campaign work. They have a free advice and information helpline and a Listening Ear telephone support service. For more information and contact details, visit: Contact: the charity for families with disabled children

Follow Your Dreams – Follow Your Dreams is a national charity working across England and Wales that inspires children and young people with learning disabilities to follow their dreams. They offer online zoom sessions, arts and craft sessions and more. For regular updates, follow their Facebook page: Follow Your Dreams Charity | Pontyclun | Facebook or visit their website for more information: Home | Follow Your Dreams helps children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Special Needs

Afasic – Afasic provide support and information for families with children and young adults who have Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) with a focus on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). For more information visit: Home - Afasic

Infoengine – To find more voluntary and community services near to you, visit infoengine: Find services in your community