Often an internet search looking for information or advice about additional support needs can lead to thousands of results with an overload of information, which can be a bit overwhelming. There are lots of great resources out there, so if you are looking for more information about your child’s additional support need, the links on this page should give you a helpful starting point. We will add to this over time.
Communication
- NHS Shetland Children’s Health Services (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.)
- NHS Shetland Speech and Language Therapy information
- I CAN – Information for parents about Speech and Language Therapy
- Autism Toolbox – Support for Learners and Families
- National Autistic Society – Family Life
Concentration and attention
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Literacy and Numeracy
- CALL Scotland – useful tips for ways that technology can help with issues with writing
- CALL Scotland – useful tips for ways that technology can help with issues with reading
- CALL Scotland – useful tips for ways that technology can help with issues with maths
COVID-19
- BBC Bitesize: Resources for families with children with additional support needs during lockdown
- Clear Your Head: Tips, ideas and support for life in lockdown
Shetland Islands Council
- Shetland Islands Council – Additional Support Needs Home Page
- Shetland Islands Council – Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC)
- Shetland Islands Council – Short Breaks Service
Local Organisations
National Organisations
- Additional Support Needs Act
- Autism Education Trust
- Carers Scotland
- Call Scotland
- Centre for Children with Motor Impairments
- Children in Care
- Contact A Family
- Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
- Dyslexia Scotland
- Enable (learning disabilities)
- Enquire
- Hands on Scotland
- Learning Teaching Scotland
- National Autistic Society Scotland
- One Parent Families
- Pupil Inclusion Network Scotland
- Scottish Centre for Sensory Impairment
- Scottish Society for Autism
- capability Scotland
