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What is autism? ‘Autism’ and ‘autistic’ may be words you have heard adults using when they describe aspects of your behaviour. Autism is a term used to describe people who have difficulties dealing with changes, communicating and socialising with others. An autistic person’s brain...

A training video for parents, carers and teaching staff on Selective Mutism – what is it and what helps? Time: 38 minutes

Anxiety is a normal feeling that everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Anxiety can include feelings of worry and tension, as well as physical feeling such as a racing heart, sweating or trembling. Some anxiety is normal for most people. It can help us to think about and avoid...

This is an information sheet about the post-diagnosis nursing support for parents and carers of children and young people with autism. What support do you offer? If your child or young person has received a diagnosis of autism you will be offered access to further support, if you want it. We offer...

This resource includes a variety of strategies and tips that will help further your understanding of anxiety. Diary Using a diary can help to organise thoughts and relieve stress. A diary has no limits, allowing your child to express themselves freely. Imagining a bucket of water Anxiety UK suggest...

You may be feeling very worried about your test or operation, or about having an anaesthetic. We hope this resource will help you to feel more in control of your worries. You can also access our video playlist on YouTube for more information about needles and cannula fears here. What is anxiety for?...

What can I do? Traumatic stress symptoms are common after a serious illness, injury, or hospitalization. Even though it is your teen who is ill or injured, your whole family can be affected. At first, as a parent, you might not feel prepared to help your teen (or yourself) cope. Traumatic stress...

Sleep issues are often linked to anxiety in young children. It is common for children to be very anxious or frightened to sleep alone. Signs of sleep anxiety Anxiety is a normal and common emotion. Children are not always aware of how and why they feel this way. Anxiety can then become an issue...

What is selective mutism? A child who is consistently not able to talk freely within a school or nursery setting may have ‘selective mutism’. This is a fear (phobia) of talking in certain ‘settings’, usually nursery or school, or with certain people, causing an unconscious...

Why has my child been referred to Paediatric Psychology? The medical professional treating your child at Sheffield Children’s Hospital should always discuss a referral with you before it is sent to us. They may recommend a referral to Paediatric Psychology for a variety of reasons such as:...

Children with developmental difficulties, for example autism, often have problems with eating. Research has shown that 40 to 80 percent will have problems with food at some point. This can range from children who over eat, to children who have restricted diets. As parents or carers, it may be really...

Moving to secondary school can be a big step for some children. It can be difficult for children to remember what to do in certain situations, especially if they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed. How do we use the help cards in school? Use the ‘help’ cards to talk through these situations with...

Introduction Your therapist has given you exercises to help with the healing of your injury and the movement of the area affected. Sometimes children can feel worried about doing the exercises or they can find it uncomfortable or painful. You may have been given medication for pain relief from your...