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What is the sensory profile? The sensory profile is a shared tool for anyone to use in collaboration with a young person. It aims to help explain your sensory preferences and differences and how you experience the world. It is best created with you, using your own words. This will empower you to...

Famous people you may know with ADHD Michael Phelps Michael Phelps is an Olympic swimmer that holds the record for winning the most Olympic events in history. He has 23 gold medals. “Once I figured out how to swim, I felt so free. I could go fast in the pool, it turned out, in part…...

The Girl With the Curly Hair The Curly Hair Project is an organisation that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them. Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service (SAANS) provide a diagnostic assessment and post-diagnosis support for people with an Autistic Spectrum...

Ryegate communications clinic is run by a multidisciplinary team. This is the best way to get to know your child well. How the process works Initial appointment Your child will be seen by a doctor specialising in social communication difficulties. Afterwards, the doctor will send you a letter about...

What is the Ryegate Children’s Centre? The Ryegate Children’s Centre is part of the Sheffield Children’s hospital. It is the centre for assessment and treatment of children with special needs. Children are usually referred to Ryegate by a doctor. Parents and carers who are concerned by a...

Why do some children with ADHD not grow or put on weight as well as expected? A healthy diet is important for everyone, as it gives us energy and nutrients to repair injuries and to fight off illness. Children also need it to help them grow. How much children grow is partly determined by how…...

What is hip surveillance? Hip surveillance are regular check-ups to monitor the position of a child’s hips. Sometimes a child’s hip can gradually move out of joint which can cause them problems. Hip surveillance aims to pick up on these problems early to allow appropriate management and...

A self-help guide from Anxiety Canada for managing OCD at home.

What is a social story? A social story is a short story that has been written in a specific style and format. It describes what happens in a specific social situation or upcoming event. Social stories can also be used to support teaching new skills such as toilet training or dressing. Social stories...

Daily washing and bathing These activities and environments can be difficult for a child with sensory needs. There may be small changes that can be made to reduce anxieties and upsets at these times. Smells This can have a strong impact on a child and make just entering the room difficult or...

What is the sensory service? The Sensory Service is a multi-disciplinary team based at the Ryegate Children’s Centre. We aim to help parent, carers, school staff and young people to have a better understanding of sensory processing and how this impacts on every day life. We provide information and...

Form for parents and teachers to score a child on ADHD tendencies.

What is a meltdown? Often meltdowns can be misunderstood as a tantrum. Tantrum When a child has a tantrum they are very aware of their surroundings and behave in a way to attract attention and a reaction from others for personal gain. Children will often shout, scream, throw themselves on the floor...

What is neurofibromatosis type 1? Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic disorder. 1 in every 2500 babies born will have a faulty gene on chromosome 17, which results in NF1. It may be inherited from a parent, or it may spontaneously occur. Neurofibromatosis type 1 causes growths...

What is the Mental Capacity Act and what does it do? The Mental Capacity Act is a legal framework around people over 16 years of age making decisions for themselves and what to do if they are unable to make the decision themselves. The Act sets out 5 key ‘principles’ that must be followed,...

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...

What is the young persons clinic? The young persons clinic has been set up to make sure that you, as an individual, are prepared for the eventual transfer of your care to adult services. This information resource is designed to guide you through the process and point you in the right direction in...

What is auditory processing? Auditory processing is the ability to break down speech (strings of sound) up into words, groups of sounds and individual phonemes. The problem is not with hearing, but with making sense of what you are hearing. What is it like to have an auditory processing difficulty?...