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Support for Sensory and Physical Needs

Sensory Support

  • Roots to Branches Autism Network runs a pop-up sensory resource library on the third Monday of every month. The sessions take place at The Harbour Centre, Congreve Walk, Bedworth, CV12 8LY, from 9.30-11.30am. Families can borrow a range of specialist books and sensory toys for up to 28 days, offering the opportunity to try resources at home before buying. Refreshments are available to purchase from the cafe. 

  • 'Kids' (previously SENDIAS) Help and advice for children with disabilities

  • NHS Sensory Checklist and Toolkit This is a Sensory checklist that you can use to identify areas of sensory sensitivity that you child might have. Use the sensory toolkit to find strategies which might support your child. Click on the 'Sensory Based Approaches' tab to locate these documents.
  • Sensory circuits: This video introduces sensory cirucits and how they can be oragnised to support children.

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  • Physical Support

  • Warwickshire Occupational Therapy Service The Occupational Therapy Service provides a range of practical advice to help support your child's development, including independence, handwriting, using scissors, participation in mealtimes, gross motor skills and sensory needs. Visit the "How can I help my child at home?" tab on their website for helpful guidance and resources.

  • ChatHealth If you would are a parent or carer of a child aged 5-16, you can text a school nurse on 07520619376, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. They can offer confidential advice about lots of health issues including general health, child development, behaviour and toileting advice. If you are a parent or carer of a child aged 0-5, you can text a health visitor on 07520615293, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. They can offer confidential support regarding feeding, sleeping, child development and behaviour management issues. Messages are charged at your usual rate.

  • Hearing Difficulties: Hearing Tests The NHS provides useful information about hearing tests and how to spot if your child might have a hearing difficulty.

  • Vision Difficulties: Eye Tests The NHS provides useful information about eye tests and how to spot signs of an eye problem

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