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  • Mental Health Services Transition Guide

    health services in Sheffield The STEP Forward Programme is for young people from age 16+. This is a six-week psycho-educational programme. It gives support to young people who struggle with mental health difficulties. The course gives the opportunity to learn new coping skills to support wellbeing. This is to help young people move forward in their lives. Click the logo below for more information. Door 43 is for younger people aged 13-25. It is run by Sheffield Futures. Click the logo for more information. Other charities and voluntary organisations also offer a variety of mental…

  • 1) Finance and Benefits Transition Guide

    , A-levels, BTECs, NVQ levels 1-3) You will need to think about which option is likely to leave your family better off. You can get help from Contact’s Benefits Advisers (0808 808 3555) or Citizen’s Advice Sheffield (03444 113 111). Direct payments Young people aged 16+ are also able to receive…

  • Further help and support Transition guide

    to take you there. Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership They have information and links to websites that may help you. Click the logo below to find out more. Advocate support An advocate is someone who can help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights. Sheffield Advocacy Hub is a partnership between Citizens Advice Sheffield, Cloverleaf Advocacy and Disability Sheffield. It provides all statutory advocacy in Sheffield. This includes advocacy for: social care mental health NHS complaints learning disabilities You can contact them on: Telephone: 0800 035 0396 E-mail: referrals@sheffieldadvocacyhub.org.uk Sheffield SEND Information and Advice Service (SSENDIAS) SSENDIAS stands for Sheffield SEND Information and Advice Service. They give: information advice support This is to children and young people…

  • What is Autism?

    Links and documents Autism is a lifelong condition. It affects how people communicate, relate to others and process information. An autistic child or young person may see and understand the world differently to others. They may have specific and passionate interests unusual reactions to sensory input like smells, sensations or sounds difficulties with friendships or relationships difficulties with change or unfamiliar situations The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has more information about autism .…

  • Autism assessment

    If you feel your child may have autism, speak to a health professional involved in your child’s care. Professionals who can help you with a referral include: GP health visitor paediatrician speech and language therapist psychologist There is now a single point of access for all autism referrals in Sheffield: Autism support - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust What happens before, during and after an autism assessment The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has information and advice about autism assessments: Before assessment During assessment After an assessment …

  • 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…