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Laryngomalacia or floppy larynx

The aryepiglotic folds fall inwards resulting in noisy breathing (stridor), difficulty feeding and sometimes increased effort in breathing. If babies with this problem manage to feed … See more

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What is Perthes disease

WEBIn Perthes disease, the blood supply to the top of femur is reduced, making the bone soften and break down. This is known as ‘avascular necrosis’. This causes the ball of the joint …

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Puberty in girls with learning disabilities

WEBThe impact of puberty for young people with learning disabilities. Puberty is a difficult time for all children. Children with learning disabilities may find it especially difficult as they …

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Puberty in boys with learning disabilities

WEBWhat is puberty? Everybody experiences puberty as part of growing up, and it can be a difficult time for young people and their families whether they have a learning disability …

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Down's syndrome and speech and language development

WEBEvery person with Down’s syndrome is an individual, with their own unique personality, strengths and differences. This page is about some of the characteristics which many …

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Grounding techniques

WEBGrounding techniques. Grounding is a practice that can help you pull away from flashbacks, unwanted memories, and negative or challenging emotions. These techniques may help …

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MAPS service for looked after children

WEBSheffield’s child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) has a dedicated service called MAPS which stands for multi-agency psychological support. MAPS is available to …

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Children's psychological wellbeing practitioner

WEBWho are children’s psychological wellbeing practitioner (CPWP)s? Children’s psychological wellbeing practitioner (CPWP) work with children, young people and their parents and …

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Memory Difficulties

WEBThe following changes are helpful to support children learn and remember new information. minimise distractions. their seat in a classroom such as at front of class next to a …

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My communication and health passport

WEBMy reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments are small changes under the Equality Act (2010) that a doctor, nurse or health professional can make to your appointment.

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Children with neurodevelopmental difficulties who avoid or refuse …

WEBChildren with developmental difficulties, for example Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), often have problems with eating. Research has shown that 40 to 80 percent will have …

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Parent and infant relationship service (PAIRS)

WEBEarly relationships matter Early relationships influence the way that a baby’s brain develops. When parents and carers are able to tune-in and respond to their babies’ needs …

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Supporting a child who has selective mutism

WEBWhat is selective mutism? A child who is consistently not able to talk freely within a school or nursery setting may have ‘selective mutism’. This is a fear (phobia) of talking in …

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Puberty and autism in girls

WEBPeriods. Most girls start their periods between 11 and 13 years old but it can be younger than this. When your child gets their period, blood will come out of their vagina. Periods …

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Autism resource directory

WEBTelephone: 0114 250 6800. Email: [email protected]. Sheffield Support Grid is a locally developed guidance document for school staff and other …

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What is the difference between a learning disability and autism

WEBLearning disabilities and autism can be easily confused. Some children are diagnosed with just one of the conditions. Some children have both a learning disability and autism. …

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Independent physiotherapy and occupational therapy

WEBIndependent therapy (sometimes also known as private therapy) is provision and services that are purchased by yourself or other commissioners from companies or providers that …

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SNAP-IV ADHD screening form

WEBSNAP-IV ADHD screening form. Form for parents and teachers to score a child on ADHD tendencies. SNAP-IV ADHD screening form.pdf ( 407.46 KB) Download this resouce. Is …

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