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ADHD and Autism
This page provides information about where to find support for ADHD and autism. Information about ADHD Information about Autism For advice for parents and carers seeking support and diagnosis, go to: East and West Suffolk Support Services: East and West Suffolk Neurodevelopmental Pathway Suffolk Local…Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding (in progress)
Knowing what to expect in terms of feeding your baby should help you feel as confident as possible when you have just given birth. If you click on the link for your local Family Hub below you will be able to see what help and…Sleep
This page provides information about sleep hygiene advice. Why is sleep important to our Mental Health? Sleep ‘recharges’ the brain at the end of each day, just like we need to charge a mobile phone battery after prolonged use. Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle allows…Depression
This page provides information about depression, and where you can get advice and support. Overview of low mood and depression Low mood and depression affects people differently. You may feel down, sad, upset or tearful, empty or num, feel anxious, hopeless or worthless, You may no longer…Anxiety disorders in children
It's normal for children to feel worried or anxious from time to time - such as when they're starting school or nursery, or moving to a new area. But for some children, anxiety affects their behaviour and thoughts every day, interfering with their school, home…Night terrors
Many children experience nightmares and night terrors, but most grow out of them. They don't cause any long-term psychological harm to your child. Night terrors are very different from nightmares. A child having night terrors may scream and thrash around, and may not recognise you…Trauma
This page provides information and support about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) Overview of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a stressful, frightening or distressing event or serious injury. Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD can include: flashbacks, reoccurring…Roles of health professionals
Children and young people aged 0 – 25 and their parents and carers may talk to a wide range of health professionals to find support. The different job roles and titles can become confusing, this page provides information on professionals who may come into contact…Suffolk's SEND Strategy 2017 - 2020
Please note: this page refers to the 2017-2020 SEND Strategy. For information about the 2021-2023 strategy click here. We have also developed a more detailed action plan that supports the strategy delivery and this, alongside the strategy forms our Ofsted/CQC SEND statement of action,which has…