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Directory resultsWhat are specific learning difficulties (literacy difficulties, including dyslexia, and difficulties with maths)?
Some people have a particular difficulty in acquiring literacy skills (the ability to read, write and spell) so they can find it very difficult to read, write and spell accurately and fluently at the level expected for their age. Some people have difficulty acquiring mathematical…
What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia (also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder, or DCD) is a developmental disorder which affects physical coordination. People with dyspraxia have poor fine and/or gross motor skills, compared to their general level of intelligence. This can be seen in tasks such as:- Handwriting and drawing…
Resources - Easy read information
Easy read documents Local Offer easy read Personal budgets easy read overview Care Act easy read summary What are supported internships? - easy read summary
Resources - For staff and professionals
Some useful resources for staff and professionals. Click on the dropdown lists below.
Strategies & Resources
Here you'll find useful resources, helpful documents and websites aimed at providing advice and guidance to families, young people and professionals.
What happens when additional support is needed?
What happens when additional support is needed? Services available in Camden that support children with additional needs in schools and disabilities and in the community. If your child needs additional help to make progress in school, your child’s teachers will make an individualised plan for…
Education, Health & Care plans
Some children and young people with special educational needs do not make progress despite the early intervention support that is put in place for them (see the section on ‘Early intervention'). Children and young people with exceptional levels of special educational needs may require more…
Resources - For young people
Some useful resources for young people.
Resources - For parents and carers
Some useful resources for parents and carers. Click on the dropdown lists below.
Things to do
Leisure activities are provided by the local authority and by charities and local organisations working with us. Some activities are universal. Some are targeted services and others are specialist for those children with complex needs and disability. We offer a range of short break leisure activities for…