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This resource contains information about resources and support services available to all families in Sheffield who need support with their child’s development. Children do not need to have a medical diagnosis to access these resources and services. Parent and family support Sheffield Parent Carer...

Many children and teenagers find organising themselves, their thoughts, and their equipment a challenge. If this is you, you may find some of the ideas in this list helpful. If a strategy is working keep practising until it becomes part of your daily routine. Strategies for home When you get home,...

What is imitation? Imitation is copying other people. It can include copying their: Actions, using objects, for example, shaking a maraca, rolling a ball Gestures and body movements, for example, clapping, waving Sounds and words Children use imitation right from being a tiny baby, throughout early...

What is fatigue? Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness, exhaustion or lack of energy. It can happen even when someone person seems to be getting enough sleep. Fatigue is common in people with cancer, this is called cancer related fatigue. Up to 90 percent of people report feelings of fatigue,...

What do we mean by ‘tuning into your child’? Children communicate in lots of different ways as they’re playing and interacting. They might not be playing with toys in the expected ways, but you can still do this activity by looking at whatever your child is doing. They might be exploring an...

Please read the whole of this resource before starting a home introduction of well-cooked egg. This resource will guide you through introducing well-cooked egg at home. If your child has individual needs, your child’s dietitian or doctor will explain this for you. Many children with egg allergy...

A training module on running commentary and social coaching. Time: 10 minutes This training module refers to the following strategy sheet: Running commentary and social coaching

A training module on how to develop your child’s ability to talk about, understand and manage feelings with a focus on emotion modelling. Time: 8 minutes This training module refers to the following resource page: Developing your child’s ability to talk about, understand and manage...

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…...

Different types of attention Managing attention is a key skill that is fundamental to everything we do. There are different types of attentional capabilities: Sustained attention Sustained attention is sometimes referred to as concentration. It involves focusing on a task for a prolonged period of...

There are many types of support available for you and your child. This guide will help you find the ones that are right for you. Sheffield City Council has a range of services for children who need additional support. These services can be found on the Sheffield local offer website and are aimed at...

A guide to looking after your teeth. Sprievodca starostlivosťou o zuby.

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...

Please read the whole of this information resource before starting a home introduction of baked egg. This resource is only to be used on advice of your doctor or dietitian. What is baked egg introduction? Many children with egg allergy grow out of it in early life. As the allergy improves with time,...

This resource may help you when you are starting to feel a bit worried and scared. Relax like a cat If you have ever watched a cat sleeping, you will know that they sleep like they have no care in the world. Imagine you are a cat and you are going about your day in a… Continue Reading...