Swansea Bay University Health Board
Neurodevelopment Disorders (ND) Universal Fact Sheet (current draft copy)
Universal resources to support needs in a whole system approach
Advice/support for parent carers: Special Needs Advisory Project Cymru www.snapcymru.org
Integrated Autism Service www.autismwales.org/en/integrated-autism-service/western-bay/
Swansea Parent Carer Forum www.swanseapcf.org;
Attention and concentration: with or without a diagnosis of ADHD www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/2022/05/30/information-booklets/
www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_adhd_parents.pdf
www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_adhd_teachers_100921.pdf
Behaviour: Behaviour Support/Wellbeing Team from the Local Authority; online resources www.family-action.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/07/Toolkit-for-Regulation.pdf
Co-ordination and motor planning: with or without a diagnosis of DCD or dyspraxia www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_dcd_teachers_100921.pdf
www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_dcd_parents.pdf
Emotional health and wellbeing: Early Help Hub; CAMHS School In Reach Team; Teen Toolbox App and book www.caigraham.com/services/app/
Local Authority ALN services www.swansea.gov.uk/aln
Mental Health: Single Point of Access team in CAMHS 01639 862 744 e.g. anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders. www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads
Sensory differences: Occupational Therapy: www.sbuhb.nhs.wales/children-and-young-people/childrens-health-services-swansea-and-neath-port-talbot/occupational-therapy/
Sleep: www.thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/
www.thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/
www.cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/
www.cerebra.org.uk/download/sleep-a-guide-for-parents/
Speech, Language and Communication: NHS Speech & Language Therapy, online resources: Primary: www.ican.org.uk/media/3225/tct_univspeak_5-11_update.pdf
Language Disorder: www.radld.org/about/dld/
Universal ND strategies with or without any diagnosis www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_strategy_teachers.pdf Page 4
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ‘Myth-Busting’ campaign
Please note: *Support does not change with a diagnosis.*
Link here: https://swansea.gov.uk/autismsupport
Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
How can children with Autism/ Social Communication difficulties be supported?
Our ‘Social Communication Champion’ – Miss Lynsey Copp, has shared the following helpful information with staff and parents.