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 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
Advice and support to parents / carers of children and young people with Autism
- Parent Partnership
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
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
Anna Freud Mental Health resources for staff
https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/
Language support for staff
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/covid-19-resources/neli/
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
OT: Visual Perception
OT: Handwriting
OT: Executive functioning and organisation
OT: Daily living
Physical Therapy:
PT: Posture
https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist/therapies/physical-therapy/units/posture-3808
PT: Core Strength
PT: Strengthening Limbs
PT: Stretching and Moving
PT: Balance and Coordination
PT: Stamina and endurance
Sensory Integration
SI: Visual Sense
SI: Auditory Sense
SI: Sense of touch
SI: Movement sense
SI: Oral / Breathing
SI: Interoception
Speech and Language
SL: Attention and listening
SL: Interaction and Communication
SL: Understanding Language
SL: Using Language
SL: Verbal Reasoning
SL: Emotional regulation and self esteem
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.
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
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