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The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service.

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ADHD Foundation

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NHS Information about ADHD

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Action for Children Support and Advice

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Short Films - Nip it in the Bud.

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ADHD- CAMHS

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What is it like to parent a child with ADHD.

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Supporting Sleep.

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Amazing Things Happen.

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Quirky and Autistic Parenting Podcast.

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Autism Understood

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Simply put, Autism Understood is a website about autism, for autistic young people.

Autistic Not Weird

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Insights from an Autistic Teacher, Author and Speaker.

Positive Unique Strengths.

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Individuals on the autism spectrum often possess unique strengths and positive traits that can be highly beneficial in various aspects of life.

Understanding Autism from Autism Central.

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Read more about autism including topics such as diagnosis, sensory differences, stress and anxiety and its impact.

Autism and Sensory

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Here are some links to some good reads:

https://www.jkp.com/uk/sensory-perceptual-issues-in-autism-and-asperger-syndrome-second-edition-1.html

The National Autistic Society

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We're here to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. Be it running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism-friendly, we are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.

What is Autism?

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Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability.

Parenting Special Children

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Discover a wide range of resources and support links relating to Autism

Understanding Autism - Comic Strip

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Rosie explains what it is like to grow up with Autism.

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In this Newsround Special, 13-year-old Rosie takes viewers into her world to explain what it's like to grow up with autism - a condition which affects how children see life, and the way they relate to others around them.

What is Autism?

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Visit www.autism/org.uk to learn more about autism.

AET Parent Site

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Since 2007, the Autism Education Trust has been helping you to develop good autism practice.

Amazing Kids!

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From the Amazing kids project.

Why I am Rude.

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Cambridgeshire County Council's video 'Why I am rude' - a poem about our perception of 'behaviour'.

Signs and Symptoms of High Functioning Autism.

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As autism awareness increases across the country, more parents are gaining an understanding that their kids are not just socially awkward or late bloomers but that they are living with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Government Document - Children with SEND

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Council for Disabled Children.

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The Council for Disabled Children is part of the National Children’s Bureau family. We are the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector with a membership of over 300 voluntary and community organisations and an active network of practitioners that spans education, health and social care.

SENDIASS - KIDS

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It’s a free, impartial, and confidential service offering information to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and to their parents and carers.

There is a SENDIAS Service in every local authority in England. Kids provide a number of these services

Kids.org.uk

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Kids provides a wide range of services in over 60 Local Authority areas, for young disabled people and their families. Nursery care, home-learning, adventure playgrounds, SEND mediation, information & advice services, crisis intervention, peer support for parents and carers – just some of the services that can support you and your family.

SEND Code of Practice.

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Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25.

NHS - SEND

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LIGHT BOX DOWNLOAD

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Cause and effect software for ASD and complex needs. This can be used at home and on the move. Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box was originally written as an iPad app and touchscreen explorer for a group of teenagers with autism and complex needs. It uses interactive abstract sounds and visuals to explore cause & effect - switch support is included.

SENSORY SOUP - Sensory Activities

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A collection of downloadable sensory resources for children and young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

SENSORY STORIES

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From tactile elements to auditory cues, these stories offer an inclusive storytelling experience that develops the imagination and brings the tales to life for our young people.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of age-appropriate stories, each paired with sensory stimuli to create a truly enchanting, meaningful experience. Additionally, we provide a list of alternative resources that you can explore right at home.

SENSORY STORIES

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Unleash your imagination and awaken your senses with our sensory stories. Start exploring now and enjoy a whole new way to experience storytelling – right from the comfort of home.

Sensory stories are a great way to provide sensory stimulation and develop communication in a fun way.

SENSORY HOME LEARNING

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Free, Simple Sensory Activities For EYFS or SEND

BENEFITS of a Sensory Curriculum

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Sensory learning is a popular, creative and innovative approach to education that encourages children to explore the world around them and experience things firsthand. By engaging their senses, children can interact with new environments, materials, and textures that enrich their understanding of the world.

Learning Intentions linked to Sensory Stories.

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Sensory stories are designed to spark imagination and help students connect with learning material on an emotive and sensory level. Multi-sensory stories can be an impactful tool for students with special educational needs to learn and develop in meaningful ways. Often used with children experiencing Profound and Multiple Disabilities (PMLD) they can easily be adapted to work with any learner

Sensory Umbrellas.

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Where will your imagination take you? Some great ideas here.

Sensory Seeker V Sensory Sensitive

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Many people don’t realize that there is a difference at all. In this blog post it

discusses the key differences between these two.

Explaining Sensory Processing Disorder.

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Sensory processing disorder (SPD), sometimes referred to as sensory integration dysfunction, involves the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and transforms them into appropriate motor functions and behavioral responses. When a child has SPD, his or her sensory signals are not organized into appropriate responses. This can present challenges when performing everyday tasks, says the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation.

Children's Commissioner for England

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Speaks up for children and young people promotes and protects the rights of children, especially the most vulnerable, and advocates for their views and interests.

DLA Support

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How to claim DLA.

Help with DLA Form

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Help with filling in the DLA form for your child.

Communication and Interaction Support

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Whole School SEND is a consortium of
charities, schools and organisations. They
committed to helping children and young
people with special educational needs and/or
disabilities (SEND) or learning differences
reach their full potential.

Signs and Symptoms

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This page gives a guide for parents/carers of some possible signs and symptoms of speech and language challenges in children. However, not all children who show these signs will have speech and language challenges.

Development Language Disorder

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DLD is a diagnosis given by a speech and language therapist to people who have lifelong difficulties with talking and understanding words. These difficulties create barriers to communication or learning in everyday life and aren’t due to another condition.

Lots of children have it, yet most people don’t know about it.

Resource Library for Families.

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A team of speech and language therapists have written these helpful info pages, based on our most frequently asked questions from families.

Objects Of Reference

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Objects of reference are objects that are used alongside spoken language to represent activities, people, places, or events. These objects can support transitions from one activity or place to another.

Objects of Reference

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Objects Of Reference

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Here are some tips for using objects of reference:

Start with about three objects of reference for activities that happen often.
Think about what is most important and motivating for the individual.
Find an OoR that matches what the experience is for the child
Use the objects consistently each time you do the activity.
Put the object away when the activity starts.
Have a consistent place to keep all the objects.
Once the person understands the connection between the objects and activities, you can use the objects to offer choices.

Communication Support

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This page explains the different types of communication support available, including professional and financial help, in nurseries and schools, at college, in the workplace and when using public services.

Sensory Ideas

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Explore these blog posts for information on sensory-friendly classrooms, sensory diets, and how to address hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, under-responsiveness, and sensory meltdowns. Here, you’ll find sensory play ideas to meet every need.