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Holidays and days out
Calm Things to Do With a SEND Child This Half Term in Halifax
Calm, low-stress half term ideas for SEND children in Halifax and Calderdale, plus free SEND sensory sessions on Fridays and in school holidays.
EHCPs and SEND support
What to Ask at a SENCO Meeting: A Calderdale Parent Guide
Got a SENCO meeting coming up? Plain-English questions to ask, how to prepare and what to do after, for SEND parents in Halifax and Calderdale.
Diagnosis and early days
We're Live: Free SEND Sensory Sessions and Family Drop-Ins Every Friday in Halifax
If you have been searching for SEND sensory sessions in Halifax, we have some important news.
Sensory Diet for Autism: What It Really Means and Safer Ways to Think About Sensory Support
Understand what a sensory diet for autism really means, what it cannot do, and safer, flexible ways to support your child's sensory needs at home and school.
Holidays and days out
Autism friendly days out near Halifax: a parent's local guide
If you are searching for autism friendly days out near Halifax, you may already be doing a lot of invisible planning. You are checking the noise, the toilets,…
School and EBSA
Starting secondary school as an autistic child: a calm transition guide
A visual timetable can make the day feel more predictable for an autistic child. This practical guide explains how visual schedules work, how to create one for…
DLA and money help
How to Apply for DLA for an Autistic Child (Step by Step)
Can you claim DLA for an autistic child without a diagnosis? Yes. Here is how to start the claim, what to write on the form and what happens next.
School and EBSA
What Is EBSA? A Parent's Step-by-Step Guide to Emotionally Based School Avoidance
What emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) is, the signs, and step-by-step ways to work with school. A guide for parents.
Meltdowns and sensory needs
Autistic Meltdowns: What They Mean and How to Help
What an autistic meltdown is, how it differs from a tantrum, and calm ways to help during and after. Local support in Halifax and Calderdale.