SEND and Neurodiversity

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Healthy Family Team.

 

Children with SEND (The Sleep Charity)

Whether they struggle to communicate how they're feeling, have increased anxiety, sensory issues or social cueing problems, sleeping well may be difficult for children with SEND.

 

Neurodevelopmental Support Team - The Family Service

The Neurodevelopmental Support Team operates within the Family Service, offering early assistance to families concerned their child may have neurodevelopmental behavioural support needs suggestive of Autism or ADHD. 

 

PDA Society

The PDA Society is the only specialist PDA charity in the UK. We are a small team, and all of us have a personal connection with PDA.

 

SEND Supported: Pica information sheet

Children younger than 18-24 months might try to eat non-food items, and this is not necessarily considered abnormal at that age - they are simply exploring new objects.

 

Tips for how to use visual supports with your child - Sue Larkey Top Tips

Tips for how to use pictures and objects (at home, school, nursery) to maximise your child's ability to understand and join in.

 

Movement Matters

Movement Matters is the UK umbrella organisation representing the major national groups concerned with children and adults with coordination difficulties, a condition called Developmental Coordination Disorder (or DCD) and sometimes referred to as 'dyspraxia'.