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Guides for parents and carers
Practical help for school, benefits, sensory needs and family life in Halifax.
What's on your mind?
School and EBSA
When school feels too much and mornings turn into a battle, you're not doing anything wrong.
13 guides
EHCPs and SEND support
Not sure whether your child needs SEN support or an EHCP, or what to ask the SENCO?
14 guides
Meltdowns and sensory needs
A meltdown isn't bad behaviour.
24 guides
DLA and money help
Caring for a neurodivergent child can cost more, and help like Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is there for that.
2 guides
Sensory activities for adults
Sensory needs don't stop at 18.
12 guides
Diagnosis and early days
Waiting for an assessment can feel long and lonely.
6 guides
Looking after you
You can't pour from an empty cup.
5 guides
Holidays and days out
Christmas, half-term and days out can be a lot.
8 guides
News and our story
Our news, milestones and the families who've backed Noa's Place from the start.
18 guides
Latest guides
Newest first, with more on the full listing.
Sensory activities for adults
Tactile Activities for Adults: Calm Ideas for Your Hands
Touch-based sensory activities for neurodivergent and autistic adults: pocket and desk ideas, hands-in ideas, make-it-yourself ideas, and what to do if touch…
Sensory activities for adults
Calm Sensory Games for Autistic and Neurodivergent Adults
Calm, everyday sensory games for autistic and neurodivergent adults, for wellbeing and unwinding: texture, sound and scent ideas, with easy ways to opt out.
Sensory activities for adults
Indoor Activities for Autistic Adults: Ideas for Calm Days at Home
Indoor activities for autistic and neurodivergent adults, led by your own interests, with creative ideas, calm things for your body, and tips for supporting…
Sensory activities for adults
Calming Sensory Activities for Adults: What to Try Right Now
Calming sensory activities for neurodivergent and autistic adults: what to try in the next few minutes, a calmer evening routine, and how to build a calm…
Sensory activities for adults
Sensory Group Activities for Adults: A Simple Plan for Leaders
A simple, opt-in plan for running a calm sensory group for neurodivergent and autistic adults, for support workers, carers and community group leaders.
EHCPs and SEND support
SEN Support or an EHCP: What's the Difference?
SEN support or an EHCP? Plain guide for Calderdale parents on what each means, how they differ, and when to ask for more help.
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