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Directory resultsAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms seen from early childhood. Core symptoms include poor attention (distractibility, short attention span), high activity levels (hyperactivity)/restlessness and impulsivity. Not in line with overall development. Diagnosis is not made before the age of 5…
Autism (ASD)
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects just over 1 in 100 children and young people. Autism affects how; children and young people communicate with, and relate to, other people they make sense of the world around them. Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD are all terms…
Care, Education and Treatment (CETR) Reviews
If a child or young person with a learning disability or autism is at risk of being admitted to hospital or is actually admitted to hospital due to a mental health condition a review of their care , support and treatment will be arranged, this…
If you still have concerns, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway
If after looking at all the information and support available you still have concerns about your child’s development, a referral to a specialist can be made either in the Community Paediatric team - medical professionals specialising in children’s health - or to the Child and…
Looking after yourself after lockdown: advice and support for parents, children and young people
Luton’s Psychology Service, Autism and SEN Teams provide advice, guidance and resources for ‘Looking after Yourself, Looking after Your Children’ During challenging times, it is important to pay attention to our mental health. It is normal to feel worried, stressed and anxious when we are…
Luton and Bedfordshire’s Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) Pathway
Concerned your child may have a neurodevelopmental difficulty or disorder such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a learning disability or developmental condition? As a parent, it can be difficult to know when you should be worried about your child’s development. It can also…
Luton Children and Young People Dynamic Support Register (DSR)
To ensure that children, young people and their families receive the right support at the right time, in the right place to meet their needs and enable them to live at home or in the local community, clinical commissioning groups (BLMK CCG for Luton) maintain…
Luton Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Information Resource
If your child is struggling with their emotional and/or mental health, there are a number of local and national services offering information, advice and support for children and young people aged 0-25 years. This collection of resources reflects a multi-agency approach to supporting the emotional…
Multi-agency post diagnosis resource pack
Colleagues and families across the local area with SEND children have joined together to co-produce a multi-agency post diagnosis resource pack. Download the multi-agency post diagnosis resource pack Families who use the community paediatrics service told us they need more information, guidance and support following a…
Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs’ (SEMH) is an overarching term for children and young people who show difficulties in one or more of the following: managing their emotions social interaction mental health These difficulties may be displayed through them becoming withdrawn or isolated, as…