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Today's 'Friday Feature' is a great video made by a parent on our private facebook group, she couldn’t find a suitable video explaining neurodiversity so she made her own, and it's fantastic! Take a look here:![]()
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3rj9nUv0Qg![]()
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Feel free to share 😀
Why do so many comedians have ADHD? ‘It’s the perfect job for us!’![]()
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Here's an article you may find interesting.![]()
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*Note: This article is behind a paywall. Some seem to be able to view the article in full when using a mobile device but is behind a paywall if accessing from a laptop/desktop, although you can get get a free month trial*![]()
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www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-do-so-many-comedians-have-adhd-its-the-perfect-job-for-us-39gk7pmg2
Travelling can be a very stressful and challenging time for neurodivergent children. Changes to routine, new environments, strange food and lots of sensory overload! So, in an effort to make travelling a more pleasurable experience, we asked our fantastic private facebook group, of over 6,000 parents/carers and professionals, what their top tips were for travelling with neurodivergent children. We hope their tips prove useful if you're off on your travels this summer 😎☀![]()
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You may also find this link useful, 'Autism – what help can you expect from airlines?'. It also links through to a list of all the special assistance you can expect at various airports. www.aph.com/community/holidays/autism-airlines-what-help-can-you-expect-from-airlines/![]()
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Ten tips for travelling with autistic and neurodiverse children - www.thetimes.co.uk/travel/advice/ten-tips-for-travelling-with-autistic-and-neurodiverse-children
For today's 'Friday Feature' we are focusing the fantastic Teen Sleep Hub (The Sleep Charity)![]()
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The one stop shop for all you need to know about sleep. If you’re looking for advice on how to sleep better, would like tips on tweaking your routine or help to understand the science behind your sleep patterns, you’ll find it all on Teen Sleep Hub!![]()
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The website is packed with help and advice, for teens, schools and parents/carers. Take a look at the informative blog articles, download the resources, take the quiz to find out if you're a lark or a night owl and read all the top tips on getting the best sleep you can.![]()
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Attached are some great tips from Teen Sleep Hub on staying in a routine in the summer holidays.![]()
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Take a look at their website here teensleephub.org.uk/![]()
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Here's to a great night's sleep 😴 🛌 😴 🛌 😴 🛌
*Activities for children with SEND*![]()
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The Local Offer is the best place to search for activities available for SEND families in Herts. Please see: bit.ly/3QhXqDf![]()
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You may qualify for the Short Breaks Local Offer scheme which you can explore here: bit.ly/3brF2cb![]()
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The CHIPS Playscheme in your area may be particularly suitable. You can find out more here chipsplay.org/![]()
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The following organisations are offering summer activities specifically for children with autism, ADHD and related conditions:![]()
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SPACE Hertfordshire - spaceherts.org.uk/space-for-families/![]()
Potential Kids - www.potentialkids.org/![]()
Therapeutic Hooves - www.therapeutichooves.com/![]()
Lego Club St Albans - www.autism.org.uk/directory/l/lego-clubst-albans![]()
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Lots of local places offer special sessions for SEND children (e.g. cinemas, pools etc.) which tend to be less busy and better suited to SEND children. Do look out for these in your local area and if you go anywhere over the summer, make sure you have your HAND Card available as you can often get into lots of venues for free or at a significantly reduced rate. Find out more about HAND here: bit.ly/3SnRpXd
Today's 'Friday Feature' is a great video made by a parent on our private facebook group, she couldn’t find a suitable video explaining neurodiversity so she made her own, and it's fantastic!
Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3rj9nUv0Qg
Feel free to share😀
#neurodiversity
How to build a routine over the #Summer holidays ☀️
Sometimes the summer holidays can be a difficult time as there is no set structure for our days like we have at school.
One of our young ambassadors, Lou shares her tips for struggling with a lack of routine below 👇 [1/7]
Our sister charity @Herts_DSF are holding a free wheelchair sports taster day next Wednesday!
If you use a wheelchair and want to try a new activity, there is still time to sign up to join the various sessions taking place
To book click here 👉 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/herts-disability-sports-foundation?fbclid=IwAR0aL50XUc1JagqAR3vAHNgVgD1u9Jt98SnyFjrDgucKH1Or7GgHtQvLJiE
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our ‘Let’s Just Talk about Sleep’ campaign! Check out our website for advice on getting the best night’s sleep possible, as well as info on our upcoming summer sleep challenge 👉 https://buff.ly/3Ag3CGX
Why do so many comedians have ADHD? ‘It’s the perfect job for us!’
*Note: we seem to be able to view the article in full when using a mobile device but is behind a paywall if accessing from a laptop/desktop, although you can get a free month trial*
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-do-so-many-comedians-have-adhd-its-the-perfect-job-for-us-39gk7pmg2
