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Directory resultsWhat 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.
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…
NHS Continuing Healthcare
NHS Continuing Healthcare services are arranged and funded by the NHS for people that are not in hospital but have ongoing health needs. It's one pathway and a package of care provided by the NHS to adults who have very severe or complex health needs. NHS…
NHS Continuing Care
NHS Continuing Care services are arranged and funded by the NHS for people that are not in hospital but have ongoing health needs. It is one pathway and a package of care provided by the NHS to children and young people who have very severe or…