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'Watch me do it' evidence based videos to support skill development 

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'Watch me do it' evidence based videos to support skill development 

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These videos created by Manchester University can help you practice certain skills—see their video library. You can practice anything from peeling a banana, to shoelaces, getting inside-out clothes on the right way, and opening a packet of crisps.

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Dyspraxia support videos - Watch Me Do It Project

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Dyspraxia support videos | Manchester Metropolitan University movement support videos for dyspraxia/developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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Building co-ordination skills through mental training - research paper for Children

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Building co-ordination skills through mental training - research paper for Children

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Imagine That! Mental Training for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder

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Movement is important for children’s health and well-being. Most children find it easy to learn to move but children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) find it hard. It can be tricky for them to plan and control their movements. DCD affects 1 in every 20 children. It makes important task…

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There is a great deal of emphasis on teaching teens about healthy eating and exercise but not enough on the importance of a good night’s sleep.

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NSPCC have put together a guide for parents to help children understand the changes that happen to our bodies. These also include symbol cards to help talking to your child about puberty.

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A great webinar: Tracy Bowyer, Parenting Co-ordinator from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, explores practical ways we can support our teenagers with the rollercoaster of puberty, navigating hormones, challenges of sleep disruptions, including delayed sleep, frequent wakening and the difficulties getting up.

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Neurodiversity: Teens, Hormones & Delayed Sleep

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Executive functions refer to a set of mental processes that help individuals manage, plan and regulate their thoughts, emotions and actions to achieve goals.

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Key Takeaways

Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep per night for their well-being.

Teens often have a natural tendency to stay up late due to their changing biological clocks.

Obligations like early school start times, homework, extracurriculars, and social activities can make it hard for teens to get enough sleep.

Good sleep hygiene, limited screen time, reduced caffeine, and a consistent sleep routine can help improve teen sleep quality.

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South West Yorkshire Partnership trust outline top tips for a better night sleep.

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Information and tips for teenagers

and parents on dealing with sensory

processing difficulties

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Looking for advice on how to sleep better? Tweak your routine and understand the science behind your sleep patterns.

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Useful for meditation in everyday activities and sleep.

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Headspace: Meditation & Mindfulness - Apps on Google Play

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Get the most out of your day with the Headspace meditation app. We'll help you perform at your best through the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness. In just a few minutes a day, you'll learn how to train your mind and body for a healthier, happier life.

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10 top tips to help your child go through puberty and adolescence. This can be a transition that those who are neuro-divergent may find difficult.

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10 Tips to Support Children with Autism through Puberty, Adolescence and Beyond

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City College every Thursday 4.50pm-6.50pm.

Aims to build confidence, resilience, and reduce isolation and loneliness by creating an inclusive and supportive space where SEND young people have someone to talk to and can socialise, develop essential life skills, and feel valued and respected in their community.

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SEND Youth Group @ City College - Plymouth Online Directory

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Taking place at the City College, these sessions offer people with SEND a safe, welcoming environment in which they can engage with youth workers and like-minded young people.

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City College offer a wide range of courses and learning.

They also offer taster sessions to help with the transition from school to college.

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When you attend the College, you'll have an initial assessment which will help us understand what your levels of reading and maths are. You will also carry out a short assessment, to find out how you learn best and whether we can help with any additional support you may require. If the assessments suggest you'd benefit from extra help, you will be invited to a further assessment.

Many of our students have additional needs

We can support you with:

a dedicated programme of study within Skills Development

autism

dyslexia

hearing impairments (signer communicators available)

continuing illness (epilepsy, diabetes, ME, etc)

learning difficulties

mental health conditions (one-to-one confidential support, one hour meetings)

physical disabilities

visual impairments.

Dedicated support staff

Our Learning Support team can offer:

in-class support, where appropriate

individual sensory support (signer communicators, learning support assistants) where appropriate

group study skills sessions

specialist assessment for dyslexia or exam concessions

liaison with your tutor about alternative assessment and assignment work

support for reading, writing and maths in certain functional skills and GCSE classes

liaison with other community agencies on your behalf as necessary

drop-in exam revision sessions

exam preparation and revision sessions

transition support from school to College

assistive technical advice.

Lead of SEND and Student Inclusion

Natalie Fallaize

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - City College Plymouth

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Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities can receive additional support to ensure they get the most out of their time with us

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Make time physical using a timer or visual clock

Using alarms and alerts to help them keep on track

Use an Alexa to build routine

Backward chaining- where you start with the goal or desired outcome and work backward to figure out how to achieve it.

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Helpful tips and advice for helping your daughter manage her periods to make it feel easier and less daunting.

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Tips for preparing your daughter for managing her periods

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10 tips to help your child cope with change

1. Choose health

2. Work together

3. Be calm

4. Move on up

5. Communicate

6. Get learning

7. Be wise

8. Be the anchor

9. Have fun

10. Look after yourself

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Step-by-step to help you learn to tie your shoelaces.

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How to TIE YOUR SHOELACES 👟 | Hack 2 | Step by Step Guide for Kids

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What do I want to do after school? Post 16 options 

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What do I want to do after school? Post 16 options 

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Once you have mastered tying your shoelaces have a go at being more creative for fun ideas!

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4 Creative WAYS To Tie Your Shoe Laces | Quick and Easy

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A great book to read to understand the brain of a teenager and how it develops.

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Useful resources and advice to help support boys transition through puberty. This can be a difficult period in their life where they start understanding the changes that happen and develop through this time.

Advice includes:

-relationships

-the developing body

-safety and relationships

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Have a look at our Technology Padlet for lots of benefits of technology within child development.

Technology in Children's OT

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The transition to secondary school is an animation aimed to help year 7 and 6 pupils feel more confident, less anxious and better equipped to cope with the changes associated with moving to secondary school

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Moving Up! The transition to secondary school (SUBTITLED)

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Finding your way around your new school 

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Finding your way around your new school 

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It can be a difficult and scary time moving to a school which is much bigger then your primary school.

This gives some tips to make getting around your new school easier.

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These prompts can help encourage conversations with your teenager without feeling forced. You may choose a mixture of topics, starting with a light or funnier question to break any tension your teenager brings with them. Great for afterschool car journeys or dinner table conversations.

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A great way for 14-24 year olds to meet others with similar interests and needs.

Booking is essential.

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Building supportive relationships and connections with others can promote better mental health and wellbeing.

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Monday & Friday (term time) or Monday (school holidays), 10:30am-3:30pm (half-day available)

A social group for young people with a disability aged 16-24 offering vocational opportunities to learn and improve their skills in cooking, gardening, woodwork, computers, personal development and employability skills, social enterprise and other social activities held at Devonport Activity Centre.

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Podcast discussing life beyond school.

Available on spotify and apple podcasts.

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Resources

01 February 2023

On this episode of SENsational, we welcome Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity and Emma Reardon, Director for Autism Wellbeing, as our expert speakers guiding us through this discussion on Life Beyond School: Making Successful Steps.

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On this episode of SENsational, we welcome Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation and Emma Reardon, Director for Autism Wellbeing, as our expert speakers guiding us through this discussion on Life Beyond School: Making Successful Steps.

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This booklet is for teenagers who have ADHD or for anyone who knows a teenager who has ADHD. This booklet will help you learn about what ADHD is, how it affects us, and ways that we can achieve our potential and thrive.

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This is an initiative created by the Government , ran by the Department for Work and Pensions to support people with ADHD and other disabilities access work, it is aimed to help support people who are aware that there are certain barriers preventing them from pursuing a working life.

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Connected Families - Children and the Internet |Barnardo's

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This is an easy read guide to support children making the transition to secondary school - or any new school