Useful Websites

NHS Tayside’s Children and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is a dedicated team working with children and young people with a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties. They work with partners in a variety of settings including: clinics, schools, nurseries, clients’ homes and hospitals.

To access their website and resources including their advice line:

https://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/OurServicesA-Z/ChildrenandYoungPeoplesSpeechandLanguageTherapy/index.htm

KIDS for Families was created by health professionals from Specialist Children's Services. It offers trusted advice and resources to support development from birth through the teenage years. You’ll also find guidance on where to get help and how to support your child at every stage. Click the following link to access the website:

https://www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/

EPIC Think Learn supports neurodivergent children, to better understand who they are and how their brain works. We encourage parents, teachers and clinicians to see from the child's perspective and to pick resources from our toolkit that match the child's goals.

The website has resources for parents, carers and professionals including paid for and free resources, videos and downloadable guides.

To access the website click the following link:

https://epicthinklearn.com/

The Hub offers reliable, neuro-affirming information to confidently understand and support neurodivergence. All content is centered in lived-experience and is strengths-focused. For this reason, identity-first language (the preference of the broader ND community) is used as the default.

To access the website's information and resources, click the following link:

https://neurodivergent.scot/

This booklet is a valuable resource that provides information and guidance on creating a supportive environment at home for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

It serves as a practical guide, offering parents and carers valuable insights and practical suggestions for creating an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD. It emphasises the importance of understanding ASD and provides strategies for promoting play, social interactions, and overall safety within the home setting. By implementing the advice and techniques presented in this booklet, parents and carers can enhance the well-being and development of children with ASD, fostering a supportive and nurturing home environment.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/public/StMarks/uploads/sites/102/2018/12/A-Practical-Approach-at-Home-for-Parents-and-Carers-Austic-Spectrum-Disorder.pdf