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Support for undiagnosed conditions

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Sometimes professionals are unable to diagnose a child. This may be because your child: has a rare condition experiences features or symptoms linked to many conditions, making it difficult to make the correct diagnosis has symptoms that become more noticeable as they get older, leading to a…

Autism spectrum condition

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Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. Page contents: What is autism Other names for autism Girls with Autism Seeking advice or referral for assessment Training…

Carers and disability benefits

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This section covers Disability living allowance, Personal Independence payment that your child may be entitled to as well as Carers allowance that you may be eligible for if you care for your child and meet the criteria. Page contents Disability living allowance (DLA) Personal independence…

Involving your child in their care and reviews

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Involving your child as much as possible ensures that they have some say in their care and support, wherever possible. This is known as ‘person-centred planning’. Person-centred planning (PCP) is a way of helping someone to plan their own life and support, focusing on what is important to them. Further reading for education settings around person…

Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)

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Specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, is a term used to describe a number of difficulties that impact on the way a person learns and processes information. Sometimes there is identification of specific learning difficulties, rather than dyslexia or dyspraxia because the individual experiences…

Supporting siblings who have a brother or sister with special educational needs or a disability

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If you have a child with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) you may find it puts added stress on other family members because you are having to provide more care and support to your child with SEND. Page Contents Balancing your children’s needs…

Moving to or from the area if you have a child with a special educational need or disability

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Moving to a new house can be a stressful time, but when you have a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) you will have extra things to consider. If you are planning to move into or out of the area and your child…

Disability grants and schemes

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There are organisations and charities that offer grants and funding, to support children and their family with special educational needs and disabilities. Some examples of grants that your child may be able to apply for or find further information include: The Disability Grants organisation holds…

How to get independent financial advice

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Dealing with finances can often be a daunting task, but there are a number of services and organisations who can help and support you. South Gloucestershire Council provide free, independent debt advice via our One Stop Shops and there are also a number of other organisations who…

Advocacy support – getting your views across

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Sometimes people need some additional help to get their views across. This can be especially important when decisions need to be made about things such as their mental capacity, or care and support arrangements. Page contents: What is advocacy? Your right to advocacy services Types…

Work related benefits and support

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Employment Support Allowance Once your child reaches 16, they can claim benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This benefit is for people who have a health condition or disability that limits their ability to work. It can be claimed from age 16, but…

Benefits information and advice

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Page contents Helping your child to manage their own benefits Where to get benefit advice Appealing a benefits decision Helping your child to manage their own benefits When your child reaches 16, it is expected that they will manage their own benefits claims. If you…

Support with mental health and wellbeing for children

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Thinking about your child’s mental health and helping them to develop their ability to cope with life’s challenges is one of the most important things you can do. Children and young people need help to understand and enjoy good emotional health and wellbeing as well as…

Online safety for young people

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The South Gloucestershire Children’s Partnership website provides advice and guidance for young people on online safety. Visit the on line safety page for more information on: How to stay safe What is online abuse Online grooming Childnet is a charity that works to make the…

Early years parent support and training for children with SEND

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You will know your child better than anyone else. Parent support groups, training or workshops can help you further understand your child’s additional needs by learning new ways to support them as well as interventions you may not be aware of. Support groups are a great way to meet parents of other children who have similar needs to…

Concerned about my child’s behaviour at home

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It can be very worrying if your child’s behaviour becomes challenging, or if they are withdrawn from their surroundings, unhappy or isolating themselves from those around them. If you have any questions or concerns at all about your child, contact your local Health Visitor service.…

Financial help with travel and getting around

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This section covers some of the financial schemes that you and your child may be entitled to if they have a disability. Motability scheme Your child may be eligible for a mobility vehicle. The Motability scheme can help you lease a car if your child…

Getting support with eating disorders

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We all eat differently, and we all like different foods and to eat in different ways. An eating disorder is when you have an unhealthy attitude to food, which can take over your life and make you ill. Disordered eating can involve eating too much…

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