Useful Links

Parenting support and programmes:

iDiscover | NHFT

https://nctrust.co.uk/support-for-children-and-families/parenting-support-and-resources/

www.northnorthants.gov.uk/adult-learning/family-learning-courses

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD):

ADHD in children and young people - NHS

Home page | ADHD and You

ADHD Foundation The Neurodiversity Charity

ADDISS

Leaflets – Medicines For Children 

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD):

SEND Support Service (SSS) - WNC | West Northamptonshire Council

Enfold - Your local autism information hub

Providing help and support to autistic people… | Autism East Midlands

Education and school support:

West Northants SEND IASS | 

DLA:

DWP - Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children | West Northamptonshire Council

SEND support service:

The below link has lots of courses and support available that parents can access without a referral/Diagnosis

SEND Support Service (SSS) - WNC | West Northamptonshire Council

Sleep support:

Having a healthy sleep time routine can help with sleeping well. It would be beneficial for parents/Guardians/carers to read the information found on these websites:

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/procedures-and-treatments/sleep-hygiene-children/

Melatonin for sleep disorders – Medicines For Children

Information & Support - The Sleep Charity

Healthy lifestyle:

For information about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity and healthy food choices please see https://www.nhs.uk/change4life     

For information about eating a balanced diet and portion sizes please read:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/

Advice for parents of overweight children - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Restrictive eating:

• https://www.arfidawarenessuk.org/ -This website has resources such as communication cards for school, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. In addition to this a book, suitable for those over 5 years is available called ‘Luca and the food cloud – a story about ARFID’
• Via Facebook: ‘ARFID UK. 
• https://bebodypositive.org.uk/ 
• BEAT the national eating disorders charity offer a carer support group called ‘Endeavour’ for parents/carers who support those aged 5-15 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/endeavour-arfid-carer-support-group/
• Books: ‘Food refusal and avoidant eating in children’ by Harris & Shea & ‘ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A guide for parents and carers’ by Bryant-Waugh

Tourette’s:

Tourette syndrome - NHS

Tourettes Action

Anxiety:

• https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/social-anxiety/
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anxiety-disorders-in-children/
• https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/leaflets/Social%20Anxiety%20%20A4%202016%20FINAL.pdf