• BIRMINGHAM PARENT CARER FORUM Birmingham is a place where every SEND child & adult is heard & valued, where services are timely & accessible, and where parents & carers work together with professionals to provide positive opportunities for all. www.birminghampcf.org

• Shine - Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus

  How could you support Shine in 2022? Shine is a charity and many of our services are entirely funded by the generosity of the general public. Together, we can all play a part in supporting the hydrocephalus and spina bifida communities to get the support they need, in their time of need.

  www.shinecharity.org.uk

• bibic

www.bibic.org.uk

bibic is a national charity offering practical help to families caring for children with conditions like autism, aspergers, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, developmental delay, brain injury, and specific learning difficulties like ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. We specialise in understanding the causes of challenging behaviour and can even offer support if your child has not been diagnosed with a condition.

• Autism West Midlands

http://autismwestmidlands.org.uk/

One of the leading charities within the West Midlands for people with autism. Offering passion and expertise to enrich the lives of people with autism and those who love and care for them. The staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support to people with autism. family support services, outreach, short breaks, support groups and education advice.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

https://www.ukadhd.com/support-groups.htm

This website has been developed to support those who come into contact with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - parents/carers and teachers - and also provides resources for children and teenagers themselves, to help them understand and manage the condition.

• Department of education site parents’ page

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/sen

Advice and support to parents on school transport, SEND inspections, health professionals, identifying and supporting children with mental health issues, promoting emotional health and wellbeing.

Advocacy services for children and guidance on child employment, about illness and missing education.

Government updates on SEN, policies etc.

• Parent Partnership

http://www.autismlinks.co.uk/support-groups/group-support-west-midlands/birmingham-city-sen-parent-partnership-service?region=

Advice and support to parents / carers of children and young people with Autism

• Parent Partnership

http://parents.uffculme.bham.sch.uk/portal/Shared%20Documents/Birmingham%20Council%20Resources/Parent%20Partnership%20Pack.pdf

Advice and support to parents / carers of children and young people special educational needs (SEN).

• ICT Games

http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html

Lots of interactive games to reinforce learning

• Mathszone

http://www.mathszone.co.uk/

Interactive games and activities to support Maths skills

• Storynory

http://www.storynory.com/archives/educational-stories/

Educational stories to listen to

Podcast links for staff

Behaviour:

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcast/1

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcast/2

https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/podcast/3

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/evidence-into-action-eef-podcast-returns-with-new-episode-on-managing-behaviour-and-building-habits/?mc_cid=bab333f972&mc_eid=cdfc100bd2

Anna Freud Mental Health resources for staff

https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/

 Language support for staff

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/neli/

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Covid-19_Resources/Resources_for_schools/7_Top_Tips_to_Support_Reading_at_Home.pdf

SEND Therapies

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies

Occupational Therapy Lessons:

OT: Gross motor https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/occupational-therapy/units/gross-motor-skills-fa75

OT: Fine Motor

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/occupational-therapy/units/fine-motor-skills-7b67

OT: Visual Perception

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/occupational-therapy/units/visual-perception-ae09

OT: Handwriting

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/occupational-therapy/units/handwriting-8073

OT: Executive functioning and organisation

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/occupational-therapy/units/executive-functioning-organisation-ef0e

OT: Daily living

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/occupational-therapy/units/activities-of-daily-living-fcfe

Physical Therapy:

PT: Posture

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/posture-3808

PT: Core Strength

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/core-strengthening-09a8

PT: Strengthening Limbs

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/strengthening-the-limbs-c82a

PT: Stretching and Moving

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/stretching-and-moving-1e74

PT: Balance and Coordination

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/balance-and-co-ordination-c4bb

PT: Stamina and endurance

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/stamina-endurance-09e7

Sensory Integration

SI: Visual Sense

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/sensory-integration/units/visual-sense-f110

SI: Auditory Sense

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/sensory-integration/units/auditory-sense-ee38

SI: Sense of touch

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/sensory-integration/units/sense-of-touch-6332

SI: Movement sense

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/sensory-integration/units/movement-sense-33dd

SI: Oral / Breathing

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/sensory-integration/units/oral-breathing-6e66

SI: Interoception

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/sensory-integration/units/interoception-2000

Speech and Language

SL: Attention and listening

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/speech-and-language-therapy/units/attention-and-listening-8011

SL: Interaction and Communication

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/speech-and-language-therapy/units/interaction-and-communication-5a0b

SL: Understanding Language

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/speech-and-language-therapy/units/understanding-language-e885

SL: Using Language

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/speech-and-language-therapy/units/using-language-4bb9

SL: Verbal Reasoning

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/speech-and-language-therapy/units/verbal-reasoning-aa0d

SL: Emotional regulation and self esteem

https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/speech-and-language-therapy/units/emotional-regulation-and-self-esteem-2120

ASD students

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/shop/parents-guide/

Advice on Education

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/kids-zone/

Resources and activities for children KS2

https://www.headstartaba.org/autism-spectrum-disorder-support

Behaviour Support.

https://www.autism.org.uk/

Contact and support for Parents

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-resources-parents/

Autism Resources for Parents – The Ultimate New Guide, Lots of info for parents, magazine with subscription

https://londonrentersunion.org/c19rentcrisis/

For advice on paying rent.

https://www.childautism.org.uk/for-schools/training-for-schools/#

IXL learning

https://uk.ixl.com/?partner=google&campaign=55932665&adGroup=2008315985&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpfHzBRCiARIsAHHzyZrRTdd9Secp4pTG2iYhSJUM_RQEP24djAC8WvEaNc6CrHpUsFzzewUaAqXlEALw_wcB

Online activities for children to work with parents.

https://www.starfall.com/h/ltr-classic/

Online activities for children to work with parents.

https://www.educationcity.com/

online educational games for kids free trail for 1month.

http://www.inclusive.co.uk/apps

SEN Apps to download for android and apple

Autism Parenting Magazine

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/pandemic-autism-support/

Communication support

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication

Parents support

https://parentsupporthmps2020.wordpress.com/

OT blogs

https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog#

Handwashing tips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxlQn7KaCNU&feature=emb_title

Learning space

https://www.learningspaceuk.co.uk/additional-support-c13062/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-c13345

Autism toys / sensory activities

https://www.pinterest.com/csummerhays/diy-autism-toysactivities/

https://merakimother.com/ultimate-list-sensory-activities-kids/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cih4U17ph8A&feature=emb_title

Books:

Race and ethnicity

https://www.lineupthebooks.com/10-books-to-introduce-race-ethnicity-to-kids-with-autism/

Singalong books

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL0maGUp7cdUkPJgFg9PL0CAqzSDsWo2UR&v=25_u1GzruQM

Lets cook – life skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4BSk1U5ans&feature=emb_title

Virtual tours

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/

Sleep

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/sleep

Neurodiverse children in challenging times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXPtqmHKNoE&feature=emb_title

Science at home

https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/education-skills/teacher-resources-and-opportunities/resources-for-teachers/science-at-home/