Social Prescribing Resource Sheet:
ADHD & ASC

 

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ADHD & ASC

We’re sorry to hear that you’re going through a difficult time. This resource page includes a selection of services, tools, and organisations that others have found helpful.

If you require further support in accessing these, or other services, please contact the Social Prescribing Team on 01308 428943 or contact us via our online form.

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Social Prescribing is available at your GP Surgery

No Need for a referral, contact us directly to see if we can support you

  • Support with finances
  • Getting Active
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Connecting to Community
  • Supporting wellbeing
 

A formal diagnosis is not required to access these services

 

Dorset Council Family Help Team  

Dorset Council offer support for families.  You can self-refer to this team by calling 01303 228558.  Your call will be taken by admin support, and they will direct you through to the Family Help Team. 

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/family-hub/find-a-family-hub

 

Dorset Council Educational Psychologists

Dorset Council offer parents and carers of children age 3 to 18 years (25 if the young person has SEND) the opportunity to speak with a Dorset educational psychologist (EP).  

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/educational-psychologists

NHS Dorset Neurodiversity Hub 

Can give you more help and information for families – you do not need a diagnosis or an EHCP to access this service.  

Website: www.hsdorset.nhs.uk/neurodiversity

ASCape

ASCape provides supportive socialisation for autistic and/or socially anxious children and young people. They also offer peer support for parents and carers by creating a non-judgemental environment and encouraging sharing of ideas and support. They also have a facebook group. 

Website: www.ascapegroup.org/

Autism Central

Autism Central aims to make it easier to learn more about autism and services available to you. You will need to register first – which can be a bit tricky,  but stick with because their resources are really good. Look out for the Health and Wellbeing videos in the resources section.

Website: www.autismcentral.org.uk

Telephone: 01297 358000

Venue address: Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5AZ

FACE family advice 

Face Family Advice was set up to help parents and carers of teenagers.  It offers advice, tips and support to parents who want to get the best out of their family relationships and need new tools to do that.  Some of the offer is available free of charge but you will need to pay for other resources.  There are courses that focus on all aspects of teenage life including OCD, ADHD and autism. 

Website: www.facefamilyadvice.co.uk

Molehill Mountain 

Molehill Mountain is an app to help young people with autism to manage anxiety.  This is an APP assessed by ORCHA for the NHS to ensure compliance with current standards and regulations. 

Website: ourdorset.orchahealth.com/en-GB/app/molehill-mountain/c3d72aca-e274-42f1-b8d7-9b55a92ad0c4

Further Information

While we hope you may find something here that supports you, please note that these resources are not all officially endorsed by the NHS. We endeavour to ensure that all listings are accurate and up to date, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee this at all times.

If you are a local service, organisation or group that would like to be included in this guide, please contact us via secure online form and tell us about your support offering.

Last updated: July 2025.