Health and care advice and support
The Cheyne Child Development pre-school age support information leaflet and the Cheyne Child Development school-aged child support information leaflet offer advice and support for parents who have a child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service offers individual and group therapy sessions to work with the child (0–18) and the family.
The Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) helps children and young people 0–18 with assessment and treatment for a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties (violent or angry behaviour, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, anxiety, obsessive or compulsive behaviour).
The NHS Learning Disabilities and Autism Programme provides timely and intensive support for children, young people, and adults who have autism and / or learning disabilities and are experiencing significant challenges that, if not addressed, may result in a distressing in-patient admission into a hospital or mental health unit.
Social care available locally
The Family Hub Stephen Wiltshire Centre is a specialist centre for children and young people 0 –25 years old with SEND and their families.
Short breaks for disabled children gives parents and carers the opportunity to take a short break from looking after their children.
Short breaks for adults with learning difficulties provides information on the offer for young residents with disabilities who are between 19 and 25 years old.
The H&F social care occupational therapy service offers home-based support for CYP (0–18), including equipment and adaptations. For young people aged 18–25, please visit Supporting Independence where you can find the resources and services to support you living independently in your own home.
The Disabled Children's Team supports children and young people from 0–18 years old with conditions including autism. It consists of social workers, support staff, occupational therapists and transition workers.
Transitioning to Adult Social Services. A young person may need additional support in adulthood, transitioning describes any young person's (aged 14 to 25) journey into adult social care.