Early intervention for disabled children

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Our free children’s play service, Connect and Play, offers disabled children with complex needs, and their families, the chance to come together to develop, communicate, and connect with others.

Play isn’t just fun – it’s important for a child’s development, too. It helps disabled children learn communication skills and form connections with others.   

Our expert team of play leaders run sessions designed to develop children’s skills through a range of play-based activities. Find out more about our upcoming sessions near you.

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 “We love the fact every activity that is set out is accessible to my child. We also love how friendly, welcoming and engaging the staff are. The sessions are also very fun, stimulating and educational at the same time.” 

Sonia, Siyana’s mother

Where are we based?

We have regional teams that support children and their families across England and Wales. We’re based in Barnet, Birmingham, Bristol, Caerphilly, Leeds, and Loughborough.

Our facilities and equipment are designed to provide a supportive environment for disabled children with complex needs. 

Don’t see your town there? We also offer a virtual service, and we’re expanding into new locations. Complete an application form to find out more.

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This service is for disabled children up to the age of 8 who have complex needs.

Meet the team

Our expert team has years of experience in helping disabled children with complex needs, including deafblindness, to learn, develop and communicate.

Meet the team

Our sessions

All our sessions are designed to: 

  • Help children find new ways to communicate.
  • Find new ways to play with their parents and carers, and with other children. 
  • Support families to feel more confident trying new things with their child at home.

Our activities take place in lots of different locations and venues so that as many people can access them as possible.

Explore our activities

Other services for disabled children

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MSI specialists for deafblind children and young people

Our multi-sensory impairment specialists offer advice and support for anyone up to the age of 25.
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Online sessions for families of disabled children

We know it’s not always easy to attend sessions in person, so our virtual service brings the fun to you!
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Sense College

An independent specialist college for disabled people aged 16-25 with complex needs, including deafblindness. 
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Activities for disabled people

Arts, sports and wellbeing are vital for everybody. With Sense’s accessible activities, you can build confidence, keep fit and express yourself your way.
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For parents

We’ve compiled these helpful resources with practical information for parents of disabled children.
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Other sources of support for your child

Sometimes our experience or services aren’t suitable. When this happens, we recommend these organisations.

Support from Sense

Sense is here to support disabled people with complex needs to feel connected and included. From the first weeks of life and through the major milestones of adulthood, we want to ensure disabled people and their families are supported to live fully at every stage of life. If you need more information and advice about the services we provide, you can find out more here.