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This page is for parents who feel concerned about an aspect of their child’s development. If you\u2019re worried about your child\u2019s development \u2013 try not panic. All children develop differently, and differences do not always have to be a problem. However, if you do have concerns, please speak to us so that we can work together to support your child as they grown and learn. And so that we can track the supports you and your child access to build the best picture of the strategies that work and don’t work as well as about their development. If, over time, this builds a picture of a child who may need support beyond those available to all\u00a0 families, we will make a request for assistance from the Fife Neurodevelopmental Pathway. More information is here: fife-neurodevelopmental-pathway-parent-carer-leaflet.pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We only make a request for assistance to the pathway for those children whose families have already accessed universal supports. A request for assistance to the pathway does not necessarily mean that your child will be given a diagnosis, it will give you access to more targeted supports and this might include an identification of a neurodevelopmental condition.<\/p>\n

The information on this page is for all families and the supports are universal (available to all).<\/p>\n

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Background<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neurodevelopment is about the way the brain develops and how it
\nworks in our everyday life. Everyone\u2019s brain develops slightly
\ndifferently \u2013 this is part of what makes us unique and gives each of
\nus different strengths.<\/p>\n

Many children and young people, including those with neurodevelopmental differences, get all the help and support they need from their parents\/carers, wider family, school, and community. In Fife, support is based on need, not on having a diagnosis. Your child should have access to the support they need, if you and the people working with your child think they may be useful. All of the supports available are listed here but please do come to school to share you concerns before accessing these resources so that we can make an early note of your concerns and so that we can share our observations with you as well.<\/p>\n

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Seeking advice about Neurodevelopmental Difficulties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any parent can seek help and advice from a clinician by contacting the Parent\/Carer Neurodevelopmental Advice Line on 01592 226699 The clinician will help you explore what practical advice and
\nsupport would make the biggest difference to you and you
\nfamily. The advice line is open on Tuesdays 10am-12noon
\nand Wednesdays 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

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Seeking advice about speech development or about language\/comprehension development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents who have concerns about their child\u2019s speech or language development should discuss it with us at school but you can also seek help from the NHS Speech and Language Team. You can call this advice line:<\/p>\n

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Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for full details of Fife NHS Speech and Language Team.<\/p>\n

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Seeking help about physical development or sensory issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents who have concerns about their child\u2019s physical development or sensory issues should discuss it with us at school but you can also seek help from Fife NHS\u2019s Occupational Therapy Service.<\/p>\n

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Click\u00a0here<\/a> for full details of Fife NHS Occupational Therapy Service. And click here<\/a> for access to advice notes.<\/p>\n

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Seeking Support with Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have concerns about your child’s sleep, you can access 10 Tips for better sleep for your child here<\/a>. If you have tried these and it hasn’t worked, you can self refer for individual support here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Seeking Support with Mood or Self-Esteem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents who have concerns about their child’s self-esteem or mood can access resources here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The One Stop Shop for Autism<\/strong><\/p>\n

One Stop Shop supports hundreds of people from across Fife every year on a range of issues such as emotional support, help understanding an autism diagnosis and transitions. Providing advice and support to autistic people, their families, friends, and other professionals. Funded by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership we have a dedicated team of autism advisors who are experienced and knowledgeable in working alongside autistic people to ensure their voice is heard, and they can access to the right help and support when it is needed most. Your child does not need a diagnosis for you to access support from the One Stop Shop .<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of the services the One Stop Shop Offers include:<\/p>\n