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A charity supporting people with Down's Syndrome and their families across the North East.

Support for children and young people who struggle with an eating disorder.

Connexions South Tyneside provides careers information, advice and guidance to young people aged between 16 and 18, and up to 25 if they have a special educational need or disability.

KAYAKS is a support group for families affected by disability and special educational needs.

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) supports young LGBT+ people aged 11 to 25 and their families.

Offering a wide range of disability programmes to ensure children, young people and adults across the Northeast can enjoy sport, an active lifestyle and build friendships.

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) provides advocacy for children and young people.

The North East Autism Society (NEAS) help children and adults with autism to take part in society.

The Nystagmus Network is a registered charity in England and Wales offering support and information to people affected by infantile or acquired nystagmus.

Support for children aged 4 to 19 years old with neuropsychiatric conditions.

Rescare is a national charity run 'by families for families'.

An advocacy service open to adults who have learning disabilities and live in South Tyneside.

SENDIASS provides information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

South Tyneside Youth Service work with young people aged 8-17 (up to 25 with additional needs) across South Tyneside.

WAVES is a support group and informal friendly base, provided by parents and carers of children with disabilities and / or additional needs.

TEN North East supports young carers and young adult carers (up to the age of 18) and their families, to reduce the impact of their caring responsibilities.