Here are some links to a variety of organisations who give support and advice to families.
Speech and Language Therapy Support
NHS Lanarkshire Speech and Language Therapy Service for Children and Young People
Occupational Therapy Support
NHS Lanarkshire Children and Young People
Sensory Processing booklet for schools
Dyslexia Support
Dyslexia Scotland
Nessy Free Learning Resources
Audible: listen to audiobooks
Support for using an iPad for education
Supporting Mental Health and Well-being
South Lanarkshire Council Psychological Services COVID-19 helpline
Advice and support for school staff, professional, parents, carers and young people. Psychological Services COVID-19 helpline Available Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm. (Leave a message) Phone: 01698455800 Email: enquiries@slcpsych.org.uk
CAMHS Resources – Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
NHS: Every mind matters
Anna Freud: Supporting young people’s mental health during periods of disruption
Self-care
Reassuring children and young people who are worried about coronavirus
Healthier Minds
Young Minds: Supporting your child during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Headspace: Meditation
Interactive Mindfulness videos
Change4Life: support from the NHS to make you and your family healthier and happier
Mindfulness Guide from Sport Scotland
Resilience Alphabet – includes ideas and activities to help your child build inner strength and wellbeing. For each letter there is a definition, something to think about, something positive to say and some suggestions of things to Make, Do or Write.
Supports for pupils and families affected by autism
ARCH The ARCH (Autism Resource Coordination Hub) Supporting individuals and families affected by autism in South Lanarkshire Council. Phone: 07922 399 199 Email: mail@sailautism.org.uk
National Autism Implementation Team website
NAIT (National Autism Implementation Team )
Support for Parents and Carers
The national Parent Forum of Scotland
Enquire: Scottish advice service for additional support for learning
Education Scotland Parent Zone
Parentzone Learning at home Pages
Support for Pupils learning English from Home
British Council: Learn English Kids
Fun and Games – Digital Dialects