S.E.N.D. & S.E.M.H.
Information and Support
Link to the SEND Local Offer in your area:
Lincolnshire (SEND Local Offer – Lincolnshire County Council)
Nottinghamshire Nottshelpyourself | Nottinghamshire's SEND Local Offer
EHCP Local information by Local Authority:
Lincolnshire EHCP process Identifying and supporting SEND – What happens if there are still issues? - Lincolnshire County Council
Nottinghamshire EHCP process Nottinghamshire education, health and care hub | Nottinghamshire County Council
ASD/COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION DIFFICULTIES
Useful links
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/ - NHS advice
www.lincolnshireautisticsociety.org.uk
www.paactsupport.com (Lincolnshire parents support group)
https://www.wtt.org.uk/ The Working Together Team is an outside agency who work with schools to support children with social communication difficulties and ASD. The website is full of useful information for families and it also offers free training and workshops for parents on a variety of topics including anxiety and masking in girls.
www.lincspcf.org.uk - Parent/carer forum for support with various SEND needs
https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/autistic-girls/ A website designed to support girls and women with ASD and social communication difficulties. Through this website you can access loads of research, support and practical strategies for girls with autism.
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/patients/patient-information-library/autism-spectrum-di sorder-diagnostic-assessment-in-children/ - Lincolnshire Community Paediatrics information
https://www.lincsfamilydirectory.org.uk/kb5/lincs/fsd/service.page?id=g5piOlOk 4d4&familychannel=2 - Lincolnshire Family Services Directory has links to the paperwork that needs to be completed for any referral
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/media/13vjhano/neurodevelopmentalsupp ortteampathway.pdf - Nottinghamshire pathway for a neurodevelopmental assessment
https://nottspcf.org/ - Notts Parent/Carer forum
https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/autism-books - Recommended reading for children with and parents of children with autism
https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ - Advice about Pathological Demand Avoidance
ADHD/BEHAVIOUR
Useful links
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-children-teenagers/ - NHS advice
www.adhduk.co.uk www.lincspcf.org.uk - Parent/carer forum for support with various SEND needs
www.adhdlincs.org - supporting families in Lincolnshire including providing up to date waiting times for NHS assessments
www.mindsofallkindsnotts.co.uk - brand new website offering support for ADHD & ASD in Nottinghamshire
https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/adhd-pathways-and-support/
https://www.adhdcare.co.uk/?p=recommended.reading - some recommended reading for children with or parents of children with ADHD, novels and non-fiction
MENTAL HEALTH
Useful links
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/files/resilience-project/rp-changes-18-8/anxiety-self help-workbook/ - Self-help workbook for teens to manage anxiety
www.socialworkerstoolbox.com - free resources and tools for mental health and wellbeing support
www.healthwatchlincolnshire.co.uk - support for MH in Lincolnshire
www.lpft.nhs.uk - support for children in Lincolnshire (inc Healthy Minds and CAMHS information)
www.youngminds.org.uk - MH advice and support for parents and children nationally
www.lpft.nhs.uk/young-people/lincolnshire/young-people/i-need-more-help/healthy-minds-lincolnshire - Healthy Minds Lincolnshire. Self-referrals can be made by young people and their families
www.kooth.com/ - Online mental health community for young people
https://winstonswish.org/ - support for young people and families experiencing grief and loss
https://talkabouttrust.org/resources/ce-fe/supporting-young-people-to-give-u p-vaping-or-nicotine-products/ A guide to supporting a young person to quit vaping