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Some children can qualify for a free travel pass to help them get to school. This can depend on:

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Active Allsports - Active Wirral - Invigor8

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Information and Timetables for Indoor Group Exercise Classes at Wirral Leisure Centres. Including West Kirby Concourse, Guinea Gap and more!

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Supporting children, adults & their families affected by Cerebral Palsy. This website is a useful net based resource only, providing information, support & advice for those affected with and by cerebral palsy in the uk.

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Additional Needs Sessions with Mini Golf Adventures Wirral - Activity for All - Family Toolbox

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Activity for All, Arrowe Park is designed to keep the whole family active and entertained. Activity for All is a…

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Information on Wirral Council Sensory Service

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Information on Hearing Support Team part of Wirral Council Sensory Service

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Our Qualified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (QTVI) support any child or young person (0-25) with a significant sight impairment that is not corrected by glasses. Children or young people have usually been diagnosed as having a Vision Impairment by an Ophthalmologist or Orthoptist.

The level of involvement from the team will vary according to the child or young person's visual condition.

We offer guidance, advice and support to schools and families in order to maximise opportunities for learning and inclusion so that children and young people with a visual impairment can achieve their potential.

Individualised programmes, specialist teaching and support is given, appropriate to children's need, as part of a graduated approach to ensure inclusion in school and the community and to support social and emotional wellbeing.

We work with babies, children and young people with a diagnosed vision impairment. This includes children with additional special educational needs and disabilities.

Getting a diagnosis is the first step to the right support.

If you're worried about your child's vision, you need to get their eyes checked at the opticians.

Your GP can send you to a children's eye specialist (ophthalmologist). They will do tests to find out what the problem is.

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Wirral Council Sensory Service Vision Support Team

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Information on Vision Support Team part of Wirral Council Sensory Service

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All our free resources are stored in the Makaton Library…

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British Sign Language for Beginners | Free Resources & Online Course

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Learn British Sign Language with our free A–Z BSL dictionary, daily signs and printable resources for schools and families, plus a CPD-certified online course.

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Stick ‘n’ Step | Supporting children with cerebral palsy

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Stick ‘n’ Step works with children and young people with cerebral palsy, and their families, from all across North West England and North Wales.

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Identifying and assessing your child’s needs - Enquire

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If you think your child may need more or different support at school, this section covers all you need to know about identifying and assessing additional support needs.

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Children’s Activity Programs | Full of Beans Fitness | GB

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Full of Beans transforms children’s lives through sports & well-being. Join us to empower kids with fun physical activities today!

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Support for neurological conditions | The Brain Charity

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Learn more about cerebral palsy in The Brain Charity’s A-Z of conditions.

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Children with Disabilities Service - Wirral :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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The Wirral children with disabilities service is focused on supporting children with disabilities to access support and services that will promote their quality of life and achieve positive results.

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There are 3 main types. Many people will have a mixture of these.

The Gross Motor Function Classification System shows how someone's CP might affect them.
Download CanChild's PDF of Gross Motor Function Classification System
Spastic cerebral palsy

Spasticity means the muscle tone is tight and stiff. This reduces a person's range of movement. As the muscle tone is so tight, spasticity can be very painful with muscles often going into spasm. It can affect different areas of the body.

Dyskinetic cerebral palsy

Sometimes called dystonic, athetoid or choreoathetoid cerebral palsy. Dyskinetic CP causes uncontrolled, involuntary, sustained or intermittent muscle contractions. It may be difficult to maintain an upright position. The person may find it difficult to control the tongue, vocal cords and breathing. This may affect speech and language.

Ataxic cerebral palsy

Ataxia is defined as an inability to activate the correct pattern of muscles during movement. This affects balance and spatial awareness. It can make it difficult to judge your body position in relation to things around you. Ataxia can affect the whole body. Most people with ataxia can walk but they will be unsteady with shaky movements. Ataxia can also affect speech and language.

Mixed cerebral palsy

Many people will have a mix of types.

You may also come across terms such as:

hemiplegia (1 side of the body affected)

diplegia (2 limbs affected)

monoplegia (1 limb affected)

quadriplegia (4 limbs affected)

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There are 3 main types. Many people will have a mixture of these. The Gross Motor Function Classification System shows how someone's CP might affect them. Download CanChild's PDF of Gross Motor Function Classification System Spasticity means the muscle tone is tight and stiff. This reduces a person's range of movement.

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Welcome to Equilibrium NW CIC At Equilibrium NW CIC, we support individuals and families through life’s ups and downs. Whether it’s a friendly chat over coffee, a youth club, or signposting to vital services, we’re here to help people regain balance, confidence, and connection. The Difference We Make Since we formed, we’ve helped thousands of people through our outreach programmes,…

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With your help, we can keep offering free support to those who need us.

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Children’s bladder and bowel services for children with a Liverpool GP , this service is provided by Mersey Care

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The service has a team of expert specialist nurses offering advice, assessment, treatment and management of bladder and bowel problems to children and young people aged between 0 and 19 years who are registered with a Liverpool GP.

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Who can help my child’s bladder and bowel health?

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Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Bladder and Bowel Service (Children) - Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Our Bladder and Bowel Service supports children and young people who experience bladder and bowel problems.

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We are delighted to share with you that we are now able to refer registered Parent Carers into Carefree! Eligibility criteria includes:To qualify for a break, a carer must be:● Aged 18 or over● A full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week)● Able to arrange interim care● Able to pay for extras (admin fee £25, ... Continued

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Rubys Fund - supporting and nurturing children to maximise their full potential

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We are delighted to share with you that we are now able to refer registered Parent Carers into Carefree! Eligibility criteria includes:To qualify for a break, a carer must be:● Aged 18 or over● A full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week)● Able to arrange interim care● Able to pay for extras (admin fee £25, ...

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Differences in sensory processing can be described as symptoms of sensory processing disorder. These checklists ask questions about manifestations of differences in sensory processing that are considered outside the 'typical range'.

Many of the symptoms listed in the following categories are common to that particular age group. Where more than a few symptoms are found in a child, we recommend you talk to your doctor or check the STAR Institute's Treatment Directory for a professional experienced with treating Sensory Processing Disorder.*

Infant/ Toddler Checklist:

____ My infant/toddler has problems eating.

____ My infant/toddler refused to go to anyone but me.

____ My infant/toddler has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

____ My infant/toddler is extremely irritable when I dress him/her; seems to be uncomfortable in clothes.

____ My infant/toddler rarely plays with toys, especially those requiring dexterity.

____ My infant/toddler has difficulty shifting focus from one object/activity to another.

____ My infant/toddler does not notice pain or is slow to respond when hurt.

____ My infant/toddler resists cuddling, arches back away from the person holding him.

____ My infant/toddler can not calm self by sucking on a pacifier, looking at toys, or listening to my voice.

____ My infant/toddler has a "floppy" body, bumps into things and has poor balance.

____ My infant/toddler does little or no babbling, vocalizing.

____ My infant/toddler is easily startled.

____ My infant/toddler is extremely active and is constantly moving body/limbs or runs endlessly.

____ My infant/toddler seems to be delayed in crawling, standing, walking or running.

Pre-School Checklist:

____ My child has difficulty being toilet trained.

____ My child is overly sensitive to stimulation, overreacts to or does not like touch, noise, smells, etc.

____ My child is unaware of being touched/bumped unless done with extreme force/intensity.

____ My child has difficulty learning and/or avoids performing fine motor tasks such as using crayons and fasteners on clothing.

____ My child seems unsure how to move his/her body in space, is clumsy and awkward.

____ My child has difficulty learning new motor tasks.

____ My child is in constant motion.

____ My child gets in everyone else's space and/or touches everything around him.

____ My child has difficulty making friends (overly aggressive or passive/ withdrawn).

____ My child is intense, demanding or hard to calm and has difficulty with transitions.

____ My child has sudden mood changes and temper tantrums that are unexpected.

____ My child seems weak, slumps when sitting/standing; prefers sedentary activities.

____ It is hard to understand my child's speech.

____ My child does not seem to understand verbal instructions.

School Age:

___ My child is overly sensitive to stimulation, overreacts to or does not like touch, noise, smells, etc.

___ My child is easily distracted in the classroom, often out of his/her seat, fidgety.

___ My child is easily overwhelmed at the playground, during recess and in class.

___ My child is slow to perform tasks.

___ My child has difficulty performing or avoids fine motor tasks such as handwriting.

___ My child appears clumsy and stumbles often, slouches in chair.

___ My child craves rough housing, tackling/wrestling games.

___ My child is slow to learn new activities.

___ My child is in constant motion.

___ My child has difficulty learning new motor tasks and prefers sedentary activities.

___ My child has difficulty making friends (overly aggressive or passive/ withdrawn).

___ My child 'gets stuck' on tasks and has difficulty changing to another task.

___ My child confuses similar sounding words, misinterprets questions or requests.

___ My child has difficulty reading, especially aloud.

___ My child stumbles over words; speech lacks fluency, and rhythm is hesitant.

Adolescent/Adult:

___ I am over-sensitive to environmental stimulation: I do not like being touched.

___ I avoid visually stimulating environments and/or I am sensitive to sounds.

___ I often feel lethargic and slow in starting my day.

___ I often begin new tasks simultaneously and leave many of them uncompleted.

___ I use an inappropriate amount of force when handling objects.

___ I often bump into things or develop bruises that I cannot recall.

___ I have difficulty learning new motor tasks, or sequencing steps of a task.

___ I need physical activities to help me maintain my focus throughout the day.

___ I have difficulty staying focused at work and in meetings.

___ I misinterpret questions and requests, requiring more clarification than usual.

___ I have difficulty reading, especially aloud.

___ My speech lacks fluency, I stumble over words.

___ I must read material several times to absorb the content.

___ I have trouble forming thoughts and ideas in oral presentations.

___ I have trouble thinking up ideas for essays or written tasks at school.
*While this checklist can't diagnose a child with SPD, it can be a helpful guide to see if additional testing should be done. When filling out this checklist, think about the child's behavior during the past six months.
Learn about the Impact and Treatment of disordered sensory processing.

Find treatment in your area by searching our Treatment Directory.

Learn about premier disordered Sensory Processing Treatment at STAR Institute Treatment Center.

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Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist - The OT Toolbox

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This massive sensory processing disorder checklist breaks down sensory behaviors as over-reactions or under-reactions to sensory input.

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Signs and symptoms of Sensory Processing Difficulties

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Signs and symptoms of Sensory Processing Difficulties