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  • Autism support

    Across the city, there is a wide range of support including if a child/young person: is waiting for an assessment has an autism diagnosis thinks they need a little more help. The Sheffield Children's NHS website has a range of resources and support. They have advice and links for specific areas a child/young person may need help with. Services and support for specific areas of need Click on the buttons to find out more. Some of the above information is available to view in an accessible, easy to understand format. National Autism Charities National Autistic Society Provides support, guidance and advice for autistic people and their families. Families can access information on the website directly and your child does not need a confirmed diagnosis. Ambitious about autism Provide information and guidance about understanding autism, behaviours, early…

  • Sensory processing difficulties

    training to Sheffield school staff about sensory processing. They have a training package, which aims to equip SENCOs and teaching staff with the tools that they need to ensure their school is ‘sensory friendly’, as well as upskilling them to put in place strategies to support children… form of therapy which claims to change the child’s underlying neural pathways and remedy the child’s sensory processing difficulties. It is not an approach that is currently recommended in the NICE guidelines for Autism. Online resources On the Sheffield Childrens sensory webpage…

  • Healthy sleep tips for children

    Links and documents Good sleep is important for your child's physical and mental wellbeing. A relaxing bedtime routine is one important way to help your child get a good night's sleep. This page will provide tips on healthy sleep. Relaxation tips to help sleep Doing the same relaxing things…

  • Where to go for information on sleep problems

    Sleep problems are very common among children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Please see below to find out about organisations that can provide you with more information. Sheffield Family Centres Sheffield Family Centres have published videos about “Getting your teenager’s sleep back on track” and “Getting a good night’s sleep for school”. Cerebra Cerebra have published a downloadable sleep guide for parents of children with brain-related conditions like autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disability, cerebral palsy or epilepsy. The Sheffield Children’s Hospital The Sheffield Children’s Hospital have sleep resources for parents of children with autism and related conditions on their website . The Sleep Charity The Sleep Charity has resources on: children’s sleep problems bedtime routines bedroom environment relaxation…

  • Where to get direct support for sleep problems

    Sleep Service at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital This service investigates and provides advice and treatment for children and young people with medical sleep disorders such as: obstructive sleep apnoea narcolepsy severe sleep walking night terrors unexplained nocturnal events. See the website for more information. Any health care professional can refer into this service if one of these conditions is suspected. They can send a referral letter to the Sleep Consultant at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. A team of nurses and sleep practitioners also give advice and intensive support for children with severe sleep disturbance. Parents should access the Health Visiting Team or Parenting Hub in the first instance. They will refer on to the sleep nurses at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital if necessary. Sleep advice is also available from the specialist nurses for children…

  • Accessing health services

    How to access health services Schools and other education providers can help in getting a diagnosis for health problems observed in their setting. The following pages detail how to access different health services. It explains: what might prompt a referral who can make the referral what the service could offer. Either select the service you want to know more about by clicking on them under "In this section" or click the next buttons at the bottom of the page. This article only covers health services. Click here for information about accessing education and social care services provided by Sheffield City Council. …

  • Physiotherapy

    Who we support and referral reason We support children with a physical disability and/or moderate learning difficulties. The child will have mobility issues and/or gross motor difficulties which are impacting on their everyday life. Where we can deliver our services Services are provided within a number of locations including: Sheffield Children’s Hospital The Ryegate Children’s Centre Mainstream and special schools Children’s homes The Becton Centre . How to refer, who is involved and who to contact New referrals must come from a health professional such as: GP… on click the logo below for information on the different teams, what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click on the logo to find out more. …

  • Autism Assessment Clinic

    a child on the most appropriate pathway, not age. Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. The team can also be contacted directly by telephone on 0114 2717656. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield…

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

    Who we support and referral reason We support children who are experiencing difficulties which are seriously impacting on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Where we can deliver our services Services are provided within a number of locations including: Centenary House The Becton Centre (including Beighton Community CAMHS, Ruby Lodge, Sapphire Lodge and Emerald Lodge) Amber Lodge How to refer, who is involved and who to contact New referrals come from: GPs Paediatricians Qualified Social Workers Educational Psychologists Health visitors and schools nurses with the agreement of a GP Family Intervention Service Panel meetings Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click…

  • Community Paediatrics

    professional who specialises in caring for newborn babies, particularly those who are ill or born prematurely) Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's…