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ASD and Sensory

What is sensory processing?  Sensory processing refers to how we use the information provided by all of the senses within our body and from our environments, how we interpret this information and respond to it. All the information is received, processed and integrated to give…

ASD Diagnosis

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.   OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Do you think your…

Autism and Mental Health

Mental Health and ASD ASD is not a mental health condition itself, but people with a diagnosis of ASD can be affected by mental health conditions, just like everyone else. Autism and mental health (youngminds.org.uk)   How common are mental health problems in people with…

Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing

This page aims to give you information about what help and support is avaible in Royal Greenwich for children and young people.  Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. They include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and are often a…

Discussing a diagnosis

Does your child know about Autism? Are you considering telling them about their diagnosis? There are many resources available to support discussion about Autism with children of all ages. This should be a positive experience for both the child and the parent/carer. The National Autistic…

Dynamic Support Register (DSR)

The Dynamic Support Register (is for people who have been diagnosed with a Learning Disability, or Autism, or both) It is important that local NHS services understand the needs of people with a Learning Disability, Autism or both in their area, so that their care…

Early Years Coordination Team (EYCT)

       The purpose of the Early Years Co-ordination Team is to ensure that pre-school children have equity of access to services as early as possible and ensure that their needs are identified prior to starting formal education. If a child has complex needs…

Educational Psychology - Resources

Please see below for resources and information designed to support families and young people understand and find support for special educational needs.

Greenwich Get Active - SEND Children and Young People

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Physical…

Health

Health services are arranged by South East London Integrated Care Board (Greenwich) which are part of the National Health Service. Boards are made up of GPs from the local area and at least one registered nurse and one secondary (hospital) care specialist doctor. Boards plan and…