An autistic child or young person might:

• Process social interactions differently, sometimes finding things like small talk or body language unclear, while often valuing direct and honest communication.

• Experience the world intensely - lights, sounds, textures, and emotions may feel heightened, which can be overwhelming but also bring deep joy and focus.

• Prefer structure and predictability, as this can provide comfort and reduce stress in a world that often feels unpredictable.

• Have passionate interests and deep curiosity, which can lead to incredible knowledge and creativity.

• Use stimming (such as rocking, hand-flapping, or repeating words) as a natural way to regulate emotions and feel comfortable.

Created by centre for Research on Play in Education, Development, and Learning based in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge

PRISM is created by a research team from universities of Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Ulster, and UCL.

you virtual support about your feeding concerns, such as:

• Picky eating

• Introducing new foods

• Bottle weaning

• Independent eating

Papa Peep is a drop-in session and is free. Just show up!

Parents reported that they find it helpful to let professionals know about their child's specific needs, preferences, and triggers. These passports can include important information such as sensory sensitivities, communication preferences, and effective calming strategies, which can help make the experience more manageable. ​

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Having multiple passports can be overwhelming. To make this easier, toothPASTE study provides a one-page document that can be attached to your existing passports, specifically covering dental-related need. 

For more information: Home | toothPASTE Study

All of the advice and videos have been quality-checked by panels of professionals including health visitors, midwives and speech and language therapists.

Commissioned by NHS England and delivered with Anna Freud, the programme allows people in England to book a single session or a series of four, eight, or ten sessions.

BHR Children’s Autism Service | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

03303 530 541

Monday-Thursday: 9am- 11am
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 7pm- 9pm

Targeted Children's Services

Child And Family Centre
Axe Street, Barking, IG11 7LZ

Tel: 0300 300 1751
Email: BDAutism@nelft.nhs.uk

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

school children with additional support needs and their

families. They work with pre school children aged 0 – 5 yrs living in Barking and Dagenham.

For more information, please visit: Portage and inclusion education service | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

They also support families to access specialist training aimed at increasing confidence and awareness in caring for a child with an additional need.

This may include some children who are eligible for Portage, Early Help or those with an Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan or a statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

All books in the series can be openly accessed by clicking the picture above.

The members of our team will decide which Package of Care your child would benefit most from. Some children may receive one or more Packages of Care depending on their needs.

The nearest B&D advice location can be found in Barking Learning Centre.

More information can be found on the carerscentre.org.uk website,

• Low mood and depression

• Stress

• Worry

• Anxiety, panic or fear

• Anxiety in social situations

• Fear of specific things (Phobias)

• Insomnia

• OCD

• Coping with long term conditions or persistent physical symptoms