What you can do in SENChat
Ask anything
Start a conversation in the right topic. Add photos or a quick poll, and blur anything sensitive so people choose whether to see it.
Get real answers
Replies from parents and carers who have lived it. Mark the replies that helped, so the best ones rise to the top for the next family.
Find your people
Browse topics from autism and ADHD to EHC plans, school and sleep. Follow a conversation to hear when someone replies.
Save what helps
Keep useful conversations to come back to, and search everything that’s been said before you ask again.
Talk privately
Message another member one to one when you’d rather not post in the open.
Feel safe
Members only, house rules everyone agrees to, a report button on everything, and a team that acts on every report.
Topics you can talk about
Every SENChat conversation sits in one of these, so you can find the parents going through the same thing.
Advocacy & Legal Rights
- Disability Discrimination & Advocacy
- Fighting for Support in Schools & Healthcare
- Financial Support
- SEND Laws & Rights
Daily Life & Independence
- Assistive Technology & Accessibility
- Employment & Workplace Support
- Life Skills & Independence Training
- Socializing & Community Inclusion
- Transitioning to Adulthood
Diagnosis & Early Support
- Assessment & Diagnosis Process- feelings/ thoughts
- Early Signs & Intervention
- Post-Diagnosis Support - Navigating life after diagnosis
- Understanding Diagnoses
Education & Schooling
- Bullying & Inclusion in Schools
- Homeschooling & Alternative Education
- IEPs
- Mainstream vs. Special Education
- School Accommodations & Support
- Transitioning Between School Stages
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
- Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
- Depression & Mental Health Support
- Masking & Burnout
- Self-Advocacy & Confidence Building
- Social Skills & Communication
Feeding & Nutrition
- Smell, taste, temperature aversions
- Structuring mealtimes
- Texture sensitivities
Neurodiversity & Learning Differences
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia & Dyscalculia
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Speech & Language Disorders
- Tourettes Syndrome & Tics
Parenting & Caregiver Support
- Connecting with Other Parents
- Navigating Healthcare & Therapy
- Self-Care & Coping Strategies
- Siblings & Family Dynamics
Professionals & Educators
- Healthcare & Therapy Professionals
- Researchers & Policy Makers
- Social Workers & Case Managers
- Teachers & SEND Coordinators (SENCOs)
Resources & Recommendations
- Books, Websites & Apps
- Funding & Grants
- Recommended Schools & Programs
- Workshops & Webinars
Therapies & Interventions
- Alternative Therapies (Music, Art, etc.)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Mental Health Support
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physiotherapy & Motor Development
- Speech & Language Therapy
Welcome & Community
- Community Support & Chat
- SEND News & Updates
- Success Stories & Achievements
The house rules, in short
- Be kind. Everyone is doing their best on a hard journey.
- Protect children’s privacy. No names, schools or photos that could identify a child.
- What’s shared here stays here. No screenshots of other people’s posts.
- Share support, not diagnosis. Experience is valuable, but it isn’t professional advice.
Questions about SENChat
Who can see what I post?
Only signed-in SEN2gether members. SENChat isn’t on the open web, so posts never appear on Google or on this website.
Is it moderated?
Yes. Everyone agrees to our house rules when they join, every post and reply can be reported, and our team reviews reports and acts on them.
What can I talk about?
Anything on your SEND journey: diagnosis, school, EHC plans, therapies, sleep, food, benefits, your own wellbeing, or just how your week has gone. The topics below are a starting point.
Can professionals join?
Yes. Teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals are welcome, and there are topics just for them. The community is centred on families, so the house rules apply to everyone.
Does it cost anything?
No. SENChat, and everything else in SEN2gether, is free for families, on your phone or on the web.
You don’t have to do this alone
Join SEN2gether free and say hello in SENChat. Someone will understand.