The following website offers links to support and resources for children who may need additional speech & language or occupational therapy support.
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/community-services/children-integrated-therapy-service
Speech and Language - Parent Portal
If your child has been receiving speech and language support through the NHS please visit https://speechandlanguage.info/parents for lots of speech and language resources, advice and tips for parents working at home with their children who have SLCN.
HACS is a not for profit organisation who support children and families who have autism. They regularly run support and advice sessions.
Links to additional support services
Upcoming Events (Please book through the HACS website)
Please follow the link for upcoming parent support and information sessions. These include:
Hillingson SEND Information and Support Serives offer free confidential, impartial support and advice for parents, carers, children and young people (up to 25 years) in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
https://archive.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/33672/Contact-details-for-SENDIASS
A 2 minute clip about the service:
The Hillingdon EPS is offering a telephone support service for any family who may be funding the current circumstances challenging. Please see the attached document for further information on how to access this service.
The Hillingdon SEND Advisory Service is offering support to any SEND families who feel they need it. Please see the attached document containing relevant information.
If you are concerned about your child or a member of your family having wellbeing challenges during this time you may find the links below useful.
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/
https://www.autismlittlelearners.com/search/label/COVID-19?m=1
Hillingdon have produced an extensive list of support links including Government guidance, money advice, food banks, wellbeing support and much more.
All families find bringing up children a challenge at various times. If you feel you would benefit from non-judgemental parenting support please take a look at the Brilliant Parents website. Brilliant Parents, in partnership with Hillingdon, offer free training programmes designed to help all parents in managing the demands of bringing up a family.