At Alloway Primary Mrs Fiona Meney (HT) and Mrs Lisa Stewart (PT) are Pupil Support Co-ordinators. Mrs Lauren Miller (DHT) deals with Pupil Support in the EYC.
This page brings together links and resources which may be useful for families who are supporting children with ASN.
Please see information on Staged Intervention Levels – Staged Intervention leaflet for parents
Dyslexia
Dyslexia Scotland is an excellent website for up-to-date information, advice and support.
Dyslexia Scotland also have a dedicated website for children aged 8+ called Dyslexia Unwrapped
Neurodiversity
The University of Edinburgh has created information booklets for parents of children who they think may be neurodiverse or have been diagnosed with neurodiversity. ‘Neurodivergent’ refers to a broad range of conditions including for example autism, ADHD, DCD/Dyspraxia, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and those born prematurely (amongst other diagnosis). However, use of these booklets need not be restricted to those with a diagnoses.
These booklets are relevant for those children who have thinking differences that arise for any reason.
Please contact your child’s class teacher if you wish to discuss this further. Mrs Stewart or Mrs Meney (Pupil Support) can help also.
The EPIC Strategy booklet_ A guide for parents
Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of ADHD_ A guide for parents
Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of Neurodivergent Children_ A guide for parents
NEST (Neurodevelopmental Empowerment & Strategy Team)
The NEST has been set up to empower individuals and their families living with neurodevelopmental differences such as Autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).Our service is for children, young people and adults. It is open to anyone in Ayrshire who wants to contact about neurodevelopmental differences such as Autism, ADHD or FASD. You do not need a diagnosis to access our service.
Information and Advice Hub Contact details
Sleep Action
Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) is an organisation who provides support for children who are struggling with sleep routines. There is a wealth of information on the website below.
