Resources

Speech and Language:

clch.nhs.uk

clch.nhs.uk - Brent referrals 

SALT Resources

Useful Websites  

Occupational Therapy:

Attention and concentration

Construction activity kit

Fine Motor Skills

Messy play 1

Messy play 2

Autism:

SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH ASD

(Autism Spectrum Disorder)

  • www.autism.org.uk – The National Autistic Society website, the main UK charity for supporting people with ASD and their families (contains lots of useful advice and resources)
  • www.attentionautism.com – For more information on Attention Autism and how you can support your child to develop attention and turn-taking skills
  • www.autismuk.com – Lots of information on ASD
  • www.autismspeaks.org – A comprehensive site, with a useful resource library
  • www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_social_stories.html - A really useful set of social stories to share with children, covering topics ranging from coping with a new baby in the family to getting a haircut to making friends. The National Autistic Society website also provides guidance on writing your own personalised social stories

Signposting for Parents.

Social, Emotional Mental Health:

Calm Zone - Childline

Childline has produced a toolbox of activities such as breathing exercises, coping videos, yoga, and videos and games that can help children feel calm in a period of disruption - Childline: calm-zone.

 

Self-care strategies - The Anna Freud Centre

The Anna Freud Centre has compiled a  selection of self-care strategies that have been developed by young people to help manage their own well-being.  During a time when access to regular appointments may be disrupted or anxiety might be heightened, it might be helpful to try one or some of these strategies - Annafreud: self-care.

 

Young Minds helpline for parents and young people

If there are concerns about a young person’s mental health during this difficult time, you can contact the Young Minds Helpline.

Parents Helpline: If you are a parent, who needs advice about your child’s mental health, you can contact the Parents Helpline directly on 0808 802 between 9:30am - 4:00pm - Young Minds website.