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We provide specialist legal representation for neurodivergent parents and families of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) involved in care proceedings or the Public Law Outline (PLO) process. Our team delivers tailored, expert-led support throughout every stage of the legal process.
All our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society’s Children Panel, combining years of experience in care proceedings with a compassionate understanding of neurodiversity and additional needs.
Our team has specialist training in:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD and ADD
• Learning disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
This enables us to provide legal services adapted to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients.
We represent parents who are autistic or have conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or learning disabilities. We adapt to your communication preferences, including email, text, WhatsApp, video calls, or in-person meetings. We do this to ensure you feel supported throughout your case.
Our solicitors work with leading professionals such as independent social workers, psychologists, and disability consultants to provide expert evidence and fair assessments. We can also request assessments for undiagnosed neurodivergence when necessary.
We ensure reasonable adjustments are made for care proceedings or PLO processes, including the use of intermediaries, advocates, extra time, or communication support.
We specialise in cases where a child has SEN or is neurodivergent. These cases often involve the Children with Disabilities Team rather than standard Child Protection teams.
Common issues include:
We focus on:
Where needed, we can make strategic referrals to specialist community care or educational law experts.
We offer free, no-obligation consultations and legal aid is available for parents involved in care proceedings or the PLO process. While based in West and South Yorkshire, we represent clients across England and Wales, providing remote consultations where needed.
Child Disputes Solicitors
We provide tailored legal support, communication accommodations, and expert assessments to ensure fair treatment.
Yes. Legal aid is available for parents in care proceedings or the PLO process.
This means that the Law Society recognises our solicitors as experts in representing children and parents in care proceedings.
Yes. We can request court-approved assessments to inform the proceedings and identify necessary accommodations.
No. Courts consider the overall welfare of the child, and our team ensures no assumptions are made about your parenting.
Reasonable adjustments may include intermediaries, advocates, flexible communication methods, and tailored assessments.
We assess each case individually and may instruct independent social workers, psychologists, or disability consultants to provide evidence. All assessments are subject to court approval.
Yes. We can identify failures in support, challenge inappropriate Local Authority decisions, and advocate for tailored assistance.
We can challenge such allegations, including those relating to Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII), using expert evidence where appropriate.
Yes. We represent clients across England and Wales and offer remote consultations to ensure accessible support.
We don’t chase recognition, we earn it through results. Our accolades represent the trust our clients place in us and the outcomes we deliver
Find Out More"From the moment you took this case on, I have genuinely felt listened to, understood, and supported. This case means absolutely everything to me, and whilst it has been one of the most emotionally overwhelming experiences of my life, I have always felt that you truly understand what is at stake and that means everything to me."
"We will always be incredibly thankful for your help in turning around the situation. We are especially grateful for the way in which you acted and were so supportive to us."
"I just wanted to pass on my thanks for the last 6 months. Its been an extremely tough time for me and you’ve been there for every question, and problem without hesitation. Julie and Emma were both fantastic barristers and I am so pleased its over. Thank you for everything you’ve done!"
Getting the Right Legal Support Makes All the Difference
Our Law Society Children Panel accredited solicitors have specialist experience in representing neurodivergent parents and children with SEN in care proceedings and the PLO process across England and Wales. We understand the unique challenges these cases present, and we adapt everything we do - from how we communicate to the expert evidence we gather - to make sure you are treated fairly.
Speak to a specialist solicitor today.
info@ridleyandhall.co.uk