I have detailed information on the following.
Please do not hesitate to contact me
If you would require more info.
Please contact me by
E-Mail - mdickinson@ntlworld.com
mob : 07949 672610
PARNET - Cerebra (for brain injured children and young people) Interesting web-sites; complementary approaches; postal lending library;
news; events; education and more.......
www.cerebra.org.uk or telephone: 0800-32-81-159
NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY - Dietary Management for children with restricted diet/over-eating
NAS - Factsheet on ‘Biting’
NAS - Factsheets - ‘What is Autism ?’ ‘What is Asperger’s Syndrome ?’
NAS - Information for parents who have recently had a child diagnosed or in the process of getting a diagnosis.
NAS - Factsheet on ‘Holiday Help - a guide’
NAS - Publication News - books and publications .
www.nas.org.uk tel: 020 7833 2299
NUTRITION - Article entitled ‘Causes of autism are unknown,
but, controlling a child’s diet has a proven record.
NUTRITION - Booklet by P Shattock
University of Sunderland and Parent.
‘Autism as a metabolic disorder : guidelines for gluten and casein free dietary intervention.7/04
ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES - in our area suitable for our children
For example, Mr Twister, Hartlepool; Newham Grange Farm; Loftus Leisure Centre;
Crazy Corner; Santa Special on NYMR, etc
Wacky Warehouse at Redcar/Marske has a special needs evening every Tuesday from 6-8pm
CARERS TOGETHER, REDCAR & CLEVELAND
01642 488977
carerstogether@btconnect.com
www.carers-together.co.uk
Carers are people who look after family,
partners or friends in need of support
because they are ill, frail or have a disability.
THE JUNCTION
Information and support for young people.
The Young Carers’ Project offers practical,
social and emotional support to children and young people
aged between 5 and 18yrs in Redcar and Cleveland
who take or share responsibility for the care of another family member.
19 Station Road, Redcar
Tel : 01642 756000
DOWNS SYNDROME/AUTISM
Contact Linda Dickinson who is a parent of Alfie, 9 yrs who has the dual diagnosis.
01642 461163 mob 07949 672 610
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
Ideas from Middlesbrough NHS Primary Care Trust
For example, same/different
long/short
behind/in front
in the middle
first/next/last fat/thin empty/full.
DAISY CHAIN. Special needs ....needs special care
Parent Support Group every Thursday morning from 10-12 noon
Resource Library
play barn; animal barn and to come :
outreach service
day care
overnight respite care
www.daisychainproject.co.uk 01642 521623 (Norton) e-mail info@daisychainproject.co.uk
DIRECT PAYMENTS Tel : 01642 771500
Is a different way of getting support that you or your
child is assessed as needing.
It is money that Social Services can give you to buy the services that you need,
from whom you want to provide them,
instead of it being arranged for you.
Referral via a Social Worker.
FAMILY FUND TRUST
To help families living in the UK and caring at home for a severely disabled or seriously ill child,
under the age of 17. Help with funds for holidays;
clothing, bedding; play equipment, etc
Tel : 0845 130 45 42
www.familyfund.org.uk
CHARITIES LIST
List of charities available who may be able to help families with grants, etc.
HOLIDAY HELP
- grants for hols
- Autism, London, holiday factsheet
- Haven Blue Dolphin, Filey. Save 50% on Haven prices
MAIN PROJECT
Building a Multi Agency Inclusive Network
Helping families of children with autistic spectrum disorders.
A charitable company based at Beverley School, Middlesbrough
Resources; support and advice; training and services available.
tel 01642 277450
www.themainproject.co.uk
OAASIS INFORMATION SHEETS
(Office for advice, Assistance, Support and information on Special Needs)
Medical Implications
Adults - do you think you have Asperger’s Syndrome ?
Anxieties for a pupil with Asperger’s Syndrome
Educations issues in Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder
Social Skills for children and young people with Asperger’s Syndrome
tel 09068 633201, 60p/min
www.oaasis.co.uk e-mail : oaasis@cambiangroup.com
SOCIAL SERVICES, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND, 01642 771500
Provide a vital support, care and protection role to vulnerable groups.
Eg - respite care and day services for children with disabilities
- group and individual work and leisure opportunities for young
carers/siblings of children with disabilities.
- appliances to help with daily living - Occupational Therapist
- Property adaptations.
DAYCARE TRUST, The National Childcare Campaign
Tel : 020 7840 3350 www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Help with childcare costs for parents of children with disabilities
INFORMATION PACK for Carers of Children with Disabilities in the South Tees area
includes :
- health services
- social services
- education
- benefits
- holidays
- sport and leisure
- transitions
- advice, information and support
- additional help
PORTAGE
Is a home-visiting education service for pre-school
children with additional support of special needs.
The aim is to support the development of young children’s play,
communication and relationships and to encourage full participation
in day to day life with the family and beyond the home.
Tel : 01642 493982
Bankfields Court, 01642 283700 www.portage.org.uk
RADAR
Radar keys are available from www.radar.org.uk for £3.50
these keys can be used to access 4,000 locked public toilets in the UK
tel : 020 7250 3222
CONTACT A FAMILY 0191 213 6300 www.cafamily.org.uk
e-mail northeast@cafamily.org.uk
Leaflets on - Holidays, play and leisure;
benefits, tax credits and other financial assistance;
siblings; relationships and caring for a disabled child;
working and caring for a disabled child;
fathers; transition in England and Wales
Helping North East families who care for children with any disability or special need.
SIBS for brothers and sisters
(UK organisation for brothers and sisters of people with special needs)
www.sibs.org.uk
Info for young siblings
Info for professionals on supporting siblings
Cinema Exhibitors Association Card
contact 0151 348 8020
email : info@ceacard.co.uk
or visit www.ceacard.co.uk
this card entitles a carer free entry into the cinema
when accompanying a child with special needs (in receipt of DLA) Cost £5.00
MAX Cards
Available from Carers Together, Redcar
Tel 488977 free family entry to many North East museums; gardens; exhibitions, etc
PALS - Play Activities Listening Ear Support
formerly The Daniel Project
Disability Autism Needs Integration Empathy Love
A safe place where children with autism can play, socialise and make new friends.
at The Salvation Army
Admirals Avenue
Pallister Park
Middlesbrough
TS3 8SA
contact Alison Anderson 01642 327545
6-8pm fortnightly on Fridays.Friday 8 June ...
CLEVELAND AFASIC
contacts 01642 507321
angie graham 01642 464550
sue haggerwood 01287 659883
Support group, meeting 1st Wed of each month at Westgarth Primary School, Marske.
To help children and young people who have speech,
language and communication difficulties.
JOIN US
Disability Integration Project
For 10-13 yr old children
contact : Terry Colley
Project Co-ordinator
Redcar Youth Centre
Coatham Rd
REDCAR
tel : 01642 496003.
GRENFELL CLUB
01642 471747
Wednesdays 6-8pm
Youth club for children of 7 yrs and over with disabilities.
SPORTABILITY
Sat mornings, 10-12 noon
Coatham Bowl
Redcar or Holmwood School, Middlesbrough
Treehouse Constructive Campaigning Project
Treehouse Parenting Support Project .
As we move into our third and final year working with Treehouse, there are some exciting projects coming up.
Treehouse are running a national campaign called “Walk in our shoes”
Do you want local decision makers to experience the reality of living with Autism?
Take this opportunity to show them what it is like
· Take part in an event covering eight local authorities including Poole to promote awareness and understanding in autism
· Inviting your local MP or a Councillor to spend time with your family to understand the challenges and the positive aspects of autism
· Sometime during the week beginning Monday 1 December to coincide with “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” (Wednesday 3 December)
· This opportunity is open to all parents and carers of children and young people with Autism in Poole.
TreeHouse will organise the activity for you – just let them know if you would like to take part. It can be for an hour,
half a day or longer. It could include picking your child up from school, going out to the library,
having tea – whatever you like If you and your family would like to participate in this exciting event to influence local decision makers,
please contact the Parent Support Project identifying your local MP or Councillors you would like to involve.
We will do the rest!
Contact information: Mariana Ware, Project Officer at Treehouse national charity for autism education.
Email psp@treehouse.org.uk or ring 0208 815 5443.