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Directory resultsADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Common symptoms of ADHD include: a short attention span or being easily distracted restlessness, constant fidgeting or overactivity being impulsive. ADHD can occur in people of any intellectual…
APD - Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing problem where the brain is unable to process sounds in the normal way. It can affect people of all ages, but often starts in childhood. Symptoms of auditory processing disorder APD can affect people in many different ways.…
Applying for Jobs
There are lots of different places to look for work depending on the kind of work you want. Places to start looking include: Connecting Choices ProjectThis project is to help unemployed people get into volunteering, education, training or employment in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Get in…
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. It includes Asperger syndrome and childhood autism. Some people also use the term autism spectrum condition or ‘neurodiverse’ (as opposed to people without autism being ‘neurotypical’). The main features of…
Being Independent
Living independently can be a daunting prospect for any person, but for those with special educational needs (SEN), it can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, there is help available. Our local offer website provides a wide range of support and information for those with SEN to…
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a physical condition that affects movement, posture and co-ordination. It is usually diagnosed at birth or in early childhood. Cerebral palsy and Special Educational Needs (SEN) Each individual with cerebral palsy will be affected differently and it can vary from mild to…
CF - Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. This causes lung infections and problems with digesting food. In the UK, most cases of cystic fibrosis are picked up at birth using the newborn screening…
Childcare
Early Learning and Childcare Most children in Stoke-on-Trent experience early learning and childcare before they start in Reception classes. At this age, children do not have to access any provision, but this often helps children to experience new things, increases their independence; and supports their…
DCD - Dyspraxia
Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination that causes a child to perform less well than expected for his or her age in daily activities and appear to move clumsily. Early developmental milestones of crawling, walking, self-feeding and…
DS / DNS - Down Syndrome
Children and adults with Down’s syndrome are all unique individuals with their own personalities, family backgrounds and preferences that make them who they are. Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome or trisomy 21, is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome in the…