Mission

To provide support andrelief for children with disabilities and additionalneeds due to physical or learning impairment,emotional or behaviour difficulties or anypermanent or temporary illness, in the LondonBorough of Richmond and surrounding areas andthe provision of information, practical adviceand support to their families, carers and siblings.

Category

Disability

Additional Information

Me too & Co offers opportunities for children aged 0-19 withadditional needs to play and learn in a friendly environment.Its aim is to increase their confidence and self-esteem, toimprove their communication, sensory and manipulativeskills and help them develop their potential. By offeringemotional support and information to families, we workto reduce their isolation, improve their financial situationand give them the knowledge they need to make the bestdecisions for the future development of their children. Our twice weekly sessions give childrenwith disabilities and additional needs,their siblings, parents and carers anopportunity to be supported in acaring and fully inclusive environment.Children can play, learn and developwith a wide range of activities andtherapies designed to support theirneeds.This year we have continued toexpand our activities outside ourmain venue. We have introducedhydrotherapy in Teddington and fora second year held popular summeractivities at Richmond Park andadapted BMX biking.For parents/carers we are hosting anew support group, Phyz, for parentsof children with physical disabilities,the Girls Connect support group forparents of girls with ASD, as well ashaving regular SEND Family Voices(the SEN parent forum in Richmondand Kingston) open meetings hostedat Me too & Co. Our key goals and outcomes are listed below. We asked ourmembers if they would agree we had enabled their child andthem to:• socialise, develop and to make friends.................86% agreed• increase confidence ....................................................82% agreed• increase interaction ....................................................79% agreed• make the child more at easein social settings ...........................................................70% agreed• provide the opportunity to shareexperiences with other parents/carers.................79%agreed• instigate a reduction in isolation ........................... 81% agreed• gain improved emotional well-beingfor parents and children ............................................ 85% agreed• gain a better understanding ofrights as a parent/carer .............................................71% agreed