Autism – information for young people and their caregivers
This page contains information about autism. This includes helpful resources and information about autism assessments, which are a type of neurodevelopmental assessment.
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This page contains information about autism. This includes helpful resources and information about autism assessments, which are a type of neurodevelopmental assessment.
Providing low secure care for women over the age of 18 with a diagnosis of autism and/or a learning disability - who have challenging behaviour and/or mental health problems.
Area: Teesside
Audience: Adults
[…] and Selby. ADHD assessments are sometimes referred to as neurodevelopmental assessments. You can find information specific to your local area below. County Durham Support and assessments for autism and ADHD in County Durham Stockton on Tees Support and assessments for autism and ADHD in Stockton on Tees Darlington Support and assessments for autism […]
Audience: Children and young people
[…] is with service user recovery inmind. Recovery is sometimes a difficult thing to think about when it comes to challenges relating to mental health, learning disability or autism Recovery doesn’t mean “curing” someone. It describes the process of a person regaining control over their life and living the life that they want. Recovery will […]
[…] relationships and ability to do things they enjoy. They may be feeling very low, worried, anxious, hurting themselves and/or having thoughts of wanting to die. CAMHS undertake Autism Spectrum Condition and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments when there is enough evidence from parents and schools/other professionals. Our service also provides parent groups for […]
Area: Selby
Audience: Children and young people
What is a peer worker? Peer workers are people with lived experience of mental health challenges, autism or a learning disability. Our expertise comes from our own personal experiences. We are trained in how to use our lived experience, and work to peer values, to support you and your care. You can choose whether […]
Area: Trustwide
Audience: Adults, Older people
[…] is a great place to find accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice in the North East and North Cumbria for parents, carers, young people and health professionals. Autism and ADHD assessments Find out more about our service that assesses Autism and ADHD in children and young people. Local support Find out more about the […]
Area: County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees
Audience: Children and young people
[…] learning disability is a diagnosis, but it is not a disease. It is not a physical or mental illness. A learning disability is not the same as autism or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Some people might have autism and / or ADHD with or without a learning disability. When to get help? If […]
Area: North Yorkshire
Audience: Children and young people
[…] and Halima Amin The Northdale Centre is a 12 bedded medium secure ward that cares for men over the age of 18 years of age, diagnosed with autism. The Northdale Centre is split into two wards, Hawthorn and Runswick. The ward environment and trained staff are specialised to support you with daily skills and […]
Area: Teesside
Audience: Adults