Neurodivergence

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GIRFEC in East Lothian - Neurodevelopmental supports availableNew Support Services for Neurodiverse Children, Young People and Families!

GIRFEC in East Lothian - CAMHSChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (NHS) What the Services Does: CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. CAMHS sits within NHS Lothian and provides specialist assessment/intervention as part of a tiered system, which can include consultation and advice prior

GIRFEC in East Lothian - Neurodivergent Support ServicesSupport Services Available At East Lothian Council, we understand how challenging and isolating it can be for neurodiverse children/ young people and their parents/ carers. We listened to our families, children, young people and those who work closest with them who told us what areas of life they

Mindroom are now able to take new referrals for young people who have; Completed a Neurodevelopment Assessment (the assessment does not need to have resulted in a formal diagnosis). Would like some support to processes this, reflect on the assessment process and explore their unique needs with a supportive, skilled professional. Requests for this service should be made via The Single Point of Access. Information on how to do this, alongside the most up to date form can be found here.

nest.scot | Empowering Ayrshire’s Neurodiverse Communities | HomeNEST stands for Neurodevelopmental Empowerment & Strategy Team. We are a small NHS Ayrshire & Arran team who are paid for by the three Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnerships. We provide in-person workshops throughout the year. Click the button below to view a list of upcoming workshops in your area.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.

Click on the link to register for 90-minute free Webinars taking place over Zoom.

CALL Scotland (Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning) help children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning created by their environment, and to fulfil their potential.

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Other Organisations That Could Help

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DYSLEXIA

FACT SHEETS! - International Dyslexia Association | OregonIDA fact sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact sheets are frequently used to enrich and supplement IEP meetings, school board discussions, and district policy initiatives.

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DYSCALCULIA

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AUTISM

Team UnitedWelcome to Team United. We deliver a pathway programme for young people with disabilities that aims to break down social barriers.

What the Service Does: Team United provide multi-sport camps during the holiday periods for neurodivergent young people aged 10-15 years. This includes football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and more!

Age Range: The project is aimed at children and young people between the age of 10 and 15.

How to Access: Families can self-refer by contacting the email address ben@teamunited.org.uk

EPIC Think LearnCustomised, research-based resources to help overwhelmed parents, teachers, and clinicians, to support neurodivergent children in their care.

Webinars available:

Food and Eating
Sensory Processing
Anxiety in Autistic Children
Masking/Camouflageing
Supporting Attention and Inhibition
Emotion Regulation
Puberty & First Periods
Physical Activity
Sleep
Teens with Executive Functions
Teens and Exams
More....

What the Service Does: Epic provides webinars and individual sessions online for parents and carers of 5-12 year olds with ADHD, Autism, DCD/Dyspraxia or FASD, or for those who are awaiting an assessment. The sessions will focus on attention, memory, planning, timing, organisation and regulation. No diagnosis is required.

Age Range: The project is aimed at parents of children and young people between 5 and 12 years old.

How to Access: Families can self-refer by contacting the email address hello@epicthinklearn.com

What the Service Does: Choose Play organise and facilitate free play opportunities for children, young people and their families. Through this project they will be providing regular, family play sessions with neurodiverse children and young people in mind. These will be delivered in a safe, secure space and with play workers on hand to support where needed. Sessions involve a range of play activities such as arts and crafts, loose parts and sensory play.

Age Range: These are family play sessions; the children are expected to be predominantly between 2 and 12 but the sessions are open to the family as a whole. Siblings, aunts, cousins, friends are all welcome to attend.

How to Access: Information on where Choose Play are facilitating sessions can be found on their website - https://elpa.org.uk/calendar/ or by emailing info@elpa.org.uk

PlayCan is an exciting inclusive play project from Can Do and ELPA, funded by the Thrive Outdoors: Outdoor Community Play Fund. If you are looking to read more about the project, - click here.

To stay informed about future PlayCan sessions please subscribe here.

National Autistic SocietyWe are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

DOWN'S SYNDROME

Down's syndrome Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome.

Home - Down's Syndrome ScotlandWe are here to help everyone with Down's syndrome reach their fullest potential through every age and stage of life through helping families and individuals.

Home: DSUK - Down Syndrome UKDown Syndrome UK is a national charity passionate about empowering parents and professionals to improve the lives of those with Down syndrome.

Home - Downs Syndrome AssociationThe Down's Syndrome Association are here to support and walk along life's journey with both old and young people living with Down's Syndrome.

SIGNALONG

Signalong is a sign supported communication system, designed to help children and adults with communication difficulties. It is designed to support spoken language to help people with communication difficulties understand and express themselves.

Unlike British Sign Language training, or that provided by some other organisations, Signalong training focuses on developing communication skills rather than teaching blocks of signs, many of which will be quickly forgotten through lack of use. The precise Signalong method of presentation enables users to remind themselves of signs which have been forgotten and to learn new signs from the manuals. Training programmes therefore focus on the application of sign-supported communication, e.g. aspects of total communication, such as facial expression, body language and voice tone; plus simplification of language and keyword selection.

The ASN team in East Lothian offer Signalong training sessions on request to schools and nurseries. This could be for individual children and staff associated with them. There are also Introductory and Foundation courses available for parents and nurseries, which schools can request if they have a minimum of 8 people to train. Training sessions are tailored to need, e.g. 1 or 1.5 hour refresher sessions, 2 hour training or 15 hour accredited Signalong course

Find out more by clicking on the Signalong graphic above left.

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