Health

ADHD/ADD

ADDERS  

Promoting awareness around Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and providing information and as much free practical help as possible. Visit the ADDERS website.

ADDISS   

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service provide information and resources about ADHD. Visit the ADDIS website.

ADD/ADHD Mental Health and School

One of our children and young people in Coventry (thank you Liza!) has also recommended this page, which provides some guidance and support for parents and professionals working together to support youngsters with ADD/ADHD.

Autism

Complex Communication Team  

Complex Communications Team (CCT) is part of Coventry Local Authority's SEND Support Service and is an education service that supports pupils in schools. Contact CCT telephone: 024 7678 8400. For more information visit the SEND Support service page.

CAFAG

Coventry Action for Autism Group is an opportunity for parents/carers to meet other parents/carers to look at issues and problems linked to autism. 

Autism West Midlands  

Enabling people with autism and those who love and care for them to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. Visit the Autism West Midlands website.

The National Autistic Society   

A UK charity providing information and support for people with autism (including Aspergers syndrome) and their families. Visit the National Autistic Society Website.

Dyslexia

The British Dyslexia Association    

A UK national organisation offering a wide range of information for parents, dyslexic adults and teachers. Visit the British Dyslexia Association.

Dyslexia Action   

Details about dyslexia services, associated training, teaching and publication details. Visit the Dyslexia Action website.

North Warwickshire and Coventry Dyslexia Association  

Visit the North Warwickshire and Coventry Dyslexia Association.  

Speech and Language

Speech and Language Therapy   

Visit the Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust Speech and Language Therapy Service website.

Speech and Language (Education)      

Visit the Complex Communication Team webpage.

ICAN    

ICAN is a children's communication charity helping children develop the speech and language communication skills they need. Visit the ICAN website.

AFASIC

Afasic supports parents and represents children and your people with speech and language and communication needs.  

Other useful links

Childline

For help and advice at any time for any problem. Visit the Childline website.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)   

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are a comprehensive range of services that provide help and treatment to children and young people experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, or mental health problems, disorders and illnesses. These services are available to children and young people up to their 17 birthday. Referrals should be sent to the RISE navigation hub and completed by a professional who is involved with or working with the young person and/or family, e.g. GPs, Schools, Social Care, School nurses, Health visitors.

The All Age Disability Service  

Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs  

View the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and Disability  

Contact     

A UK wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children. Visit the Contact website for further information.

AccessAble Website  

The "AccessAble" website provides online access guides for venues across the UK and Ireland and was set up in partnership with Marks and Spencer.

Disability Grants  

Do you have a Disability?  Are you a parent or carer of a Disabled child or adult?

If so, use this website to save time finding Disability Grants.

Charities and Trusts provide funding towards the high cost of disability equipment, holidays, housing, days out...in fact anything above and beyond the normal costs of everyday living.

Disability and The Equality Act 2010  

The Equalities Act 2010 aims to protect disabled people and prevent disability discrimination.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission have produced Technical Guidance that outlines the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 for schools in relation to the provision of education and access to benefits, facilities or services, both educational and  non-educational. 

For further information regarding reasonable adjustments including auxiliary aids and services visit the Equality and Human Rights website. 

Contact for families with disabled children also has information for families around aids, equipment and access to financial support.  

The Dyspraxia Foundation  

The Foundation aims to support individuals and families affected by Dyspraxia. Visit The Dyspraxia Foundation website.

Medical needs in school

Statutory Guidance from the Department for Education for children who are unable to attend a mainstream or special school because of their health. 

National Children's Bureau  

Working with children and for children, especially the most vulnerable, to influence government policy, providing a voice for young people and practitioners, creating solutions on a range of social issues. Visit the National Children's Bureau website at: www.ncb.org.uk 

My Rights - Your Responsibility 

My Rights - Your Responsibility - Your child's rights to be included. Printed leaflets are available from The Council for Disabled Children, hosted by the National Children's Bureau.  

New Life  

Newlife Foundation is a charitable organisation caring for disabled and terminally ill children. Newlife nurses offer information, support and rights regarding any type of childhood disability, long-term health problems, learning or life-limiting conditions. The charity also specialises in research and has a special equipment grant service.

Occupational Therapy  

The Occupational Therapy Service aims to support children and young people in getting the most from their lives and achieving their potential. Visit the OT website here: Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy in Coventry.

SHINE (formerly known as ASBAH) 

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality (SHINE) , previously known as Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH), is Europe's largest organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families as they face the challenges arising from spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Visit the SHINE website for further information of advice.  

Tiny Tim's Children's Centre 

Coventry based charity that provides FREE complementary treatments to children and young people with disabilities, health problems and special needs. Therapies offered include: Remedial and Neuromuscular Massage, Physiotherapy, Bowen Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Room, Therapeutic Play Sessions.