SEND parents can ask questions and get information about support available during special sessions in Taunton.

Monthly free Ask an Occupational Therapist clinics have been launched at The Den Coffee House, in Paul Street, to support SEND parents.

Running on the first Monday of each month, the sessions will be led by Amy, a paediatric occupational therapist, who runs Super Kids Therapy, who said she was “delighted” to be able to support families in need of advice, with parents able to book a 30-minute appointment.

“I’m really pleased to be offering a free monthly Occupational Therapy clinic at The DEN Coffee House, donating my time as part of Super Kids Therapy’s ethos of making support accessible and community-focused,” she said.

“These bookable sessions give local families the chance to talk through any concerns about their child’s development, from handwriting and coordination to sensory needs and emotional regulation, in a relaxed and welcoming space.

“My aim is that parents leave feeling listened to and equipped with practical ideas they can use straight away at home or school.”

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Claire Naylor, founder of Coffee Chat and Support CIC which runs The Den Coffee House, said the new clinic is “great news” for those needing advice.

“This new partnership is part of our ongoing commitment at Coffee, Chat & Support CIC to provide accessible, community-based support for families across Somerset, free of charge,” she said.

“Accessing specialist support can feel overwhelming and expensive for families, so being able to provide free, informal sessions right here in the heart of Taunton means parents can ask questions, feel heard, and get guidance without long waits or barriers.”

The sessions are the latest in a range of support services being run at The Den, which Claire said had proved successful.

“Since opening The Den Coffee House in October we have worked hard to introduce a wide range of free groups and sessions including form-filling support, an adult ADHD group, a parent/carer coffee morning every Wednesday, as well as a ladies ADHD and menopause support group,” she added.

Updates and information about the sessions and support available can be found by searching ‘The Den Coffee House’ on Facebook.

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MP Gideon Amos cuts the ribbon at The Den, in Paul Street, Taunton