ADHD and ASD

Information and advice on ADHD and Autism.

Please talk to your child's teacher if you feel your child's needs and behaviours may indicate ADHD and/ or Autism. The Inclusion Team are available if you would like more information and advice.

ADHD 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeamHE6Kank

ADHD simulator- adult

https://youtube.com/watch?v=NEmvNcfkdAg&si=0Eoc3uEZBsk-ZRQi

Signs and symptoms

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/

What you can do to support your child with ADHD

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/adhd/#WhatyoucandotosupportyourchildwithADHD

ASD simulator- child

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPknwW8mPAM

Signs and symptoms

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/signs/children/

What you can do to support your child with Austism

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/autism-and-everyday-life/help-for-day-to-day-life/

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance

A message from GREENLIGHTS

Here we go!

Second week of July... eek! The countdown is on to Summer Holidays which brings a varying degree of thoughts and emotions. 
We are here for you so please reach out.

We would love to see you at our Parent/Carer Meet Up. Every Thursday morning from 10-11am online - details are below!

Parent Meet Up

Come and join us - we want to connect with you.
Join us every Thursday morning from 10am -11am to chat, discuss and learn alongside each other. You aren't alone.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88492479506?pwd=V05BaDJOVmdCL04rVXIwSUhwQ3ZJZz09
Meeting ID: 884 9247 9506
Passcode: Greenlight

No referrals are needed, come as you are and gain insight from other parents and our team.

Ideas Boards & Resources

Every month a new set of ideas! More resources if you scroll down as well!

Here is this months

Interesting Podcast Listening

An interesting perspective on NVR tools - Announcements and Active Resistance

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zp0BI1LiStpKAbQEy5Id2?si=PAC_WvcDRhiWKp5o6AH1Eg 

In and Around the Borough

The Carers Centre

Did you say you needed a lifestyle check ? Well……..

 

On Wednesday 26th July 2023 from 10.30am - 1.30pm join us at Greenwich Carers Centre to find out what services are available in your local area. Also, get information on how to improve your lifestyle. It’s FREE to attend and could be just what you needed .

To find out more or to book, email: activities@greenwichcarers.org

or call 020 8102 9654

Open Sound Ensemble

LSO is delighted to let you know that applications for our next Open Sound Ensemble course on Thursday 27 & Friday 28 July are now open, and they would love to welcome you along.

 

Click here to apply

Please apply latest Friday 14 July.

 

Open Sound Ensemble is a music group for young people of secondary school age with special educational needs and disabilities, based in South London. The Summer Open Sound Ensemble Course will be back at Woolwich Works (map) in Woolwich Arsenal!

 

Information about the course

Working as an ensemble alongside specialist workshop leaders John and Dav and musicians from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, we will rehearse and perform our own music. We will use a mixture of both traditional and accessible digital instruments to explore sounds, rhythms and melodies, and devise new music together. We will be interacting with each other as an ensemble, sometimes following cues from the LPO team and each other, and sometimes making our own creative decisions. Instruments will be provided, but you are very welcome to bring your own.

 

Young people will have the option of being part of the morning or afternoon group. Please find a bit of information below about the group identities:

 

Morning group: for young people with a little or no prior musical experience. They might have explored a little bit of hand-held percussion (drums, shakers, tambourines) at school or in music therapy sessions, or have encountered an instrument a couple of times.

 

Afternoon group: for young people with more musical experience – maybe they have played a particular instrument in the past or play one now (e.g. piano, guitar, recorder) or they sing.

 

We will try and give you the times you select in your application form but we cannot promise this will be possible.  All young people who attend must be accompanied by an adult throughout the sessions.

   

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application any further then please get in touch with Hannah.

 

Hannah Smith

Hannah.Smith@lpo.org.uk 

07793 837357

 

KS2 trip to Woodlands Trust Farm

A group of children from Key Stage Two visited the Woodlands Trust Farm, on Shooters Hill, today. 

They had a great time seeing all the different animals (even if some were a bit smelly!) They saw where they lived, what food they eat and even learnt why pigs like to hang out in the mud. 

"Moooooooo!"

 

 

Greenwich Parent Carer Participation Forum

Championing The Voice Of SEND Families

What Do We Do?

We bring together parents/carers of children and young adults with special 

educational needs and disabilities (SEND), up to the age of 25 living in 

Royal Greenwich.

• Provide opportunities to meet with other parents and share lived experiences
• Support to access information, services and support
• Run information and consultation events
• Parent led & independent
• Official Strategy voice – Critical friend
• Do nothing without us – working in partnership

greenwichpcpf.org

Today is World Autism Awareness Day

This year the theme is: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World.

World Autism Awareness Day was established in 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly.

The aim is to increase awareness about autism, to help people develop knowledge about autism and deliver information on how important it is to detect an early diagnosis.

Autism affects both boys and girls, of all races, in all countries around the world. It is immensely common, which is why raising awareness of autism is essential.

Ways everyone can celebrate- 

• Truly reflect to see how you can support people with autism in a way that changes lives.
• Develop your understanding of autism and help to spread awareness in your communities.
• Support a family you know whose child has autism.
• Getting involved in events run by autism communities.
• Listening to people you know who have autism about what it means to them.
• Engaging in discussions with your children so that they become aware and accepting of their similarities and differences.

One way to develop your own knowledge and understanding is to watch these videos from young people explaining what it can be like to be autistic.

VIDEOS www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

Short breaks

 

New Short Breaks offer – activities and support for disabled children and young people in Greenwich

Information

Short Breaks are pleased to announce their updated offer for disabled children and young people, available from April. Short Breaks are a fantastic experience for children and young people with disabilities in Greenwich to meet new friends, take part in exciting activities and have fun! From 1st April 2021, we will have 8 organisations running a variety of services across the borough. All our programmes will be putting measures in place to ensure the safety of your child during COVID-19, including social distancing, reduced group numbers and PPE where required.

The service is available to any one aged 4-17 who lives in Greenwich and has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The programmes are designed to encourage friendships, independence and learning new skills, as well as allowing parents and carers a short break from their caring role. Activities will be taking place throughout the summer and vary across each organisation. The only cost to families is the access fee charged by each Short Breaks provider, which ranges from £1.70 - £5 per hour (depending on the level of support that they require). If you are interested in registering for Short Breaks please contact the team by emailing Short-Breaks-Referrals@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or calling 0208 921 3002. More information can be found in the Greenwich Short Breaks Guide, as well as by visiting the Greenwich Local Offer page. Short Breaks Self-Assessment Form Short Breaks Preference Form Short Breaks Parental Consent Form

Short Breaks Team 0208 921 3002 Short-Breaks-Referrals@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Parent/ carer support

GREENLIGHTS Weekly Meet ups

The Greenlights Project is a free support service for families who are experiencing behavioural issues with a child with additional needs.

EVERY Thursday mornings at 10am

A great opportunity to meet with other parents/carers who may be in similar situations as you. 

We all have different experiences but we can come together to build each other up. 

Thursday mornings - 10am- 11am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88492479506?pwd=V05BaDJOVmdCL04rVXIwSUhwQ3ZJZz09
Meeting ID: 884 9247 9506
Passcode: Greenlight

Monthly Workshops

Join us as we dive into another NVR Parenting tool each month. Connection before Correction- easy to say, difficult to follow through... without the right tools. So come and learn them!

March 25- De-escalation
April 1- Guest Speaker : Autism in Females  

This is a free event but registration is mandatory - there is a limit to numbers!

April 22 - Self- Care & Supporters
May 20- Announcements
June 17- Siblings

FREE Dyslexia support for online learning

 

From their website-

Color Filter

ColorVeil adds a customizable color filter over your Desktop, Internet browser, video player, document, email, or program. You can work, play, read, write, or browse as usual.

Dyslexia / SSS

ColorVeil can help people with Dyslexia and Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. It applies a coloured tint across the screen, that can match the prescription from the optometrist.

Eye Strain

ColorVeil can reduce screen brightness, even below its lowest available setting. This helps reduce eye strain, especially at night, and can save battery on notebooks and tablets.

Customizable

ColorVeil lets you easily customize the color and opacity of the filter. For example, choose an Orange color filter to block out the blue light responsible for sleep deprivation.

Easy On/Off

ColorVeil makes it very easy to instantly turn the color filter on and off: simply click the ColorVeil icon in the notification area. Or press a (customizable) keyboard shortcut.

Portable & Installable

Run ColorVeil on any PC without installation: just download and unpack the ZIP archive. You can also install and deploy it across your network using the MSI setup program.

Click here for the link 

to download for FREE.

LEGO therapy

Can you adapt how you use LEGO, to encourage turn taking, co-operation and speaking and listening skills?

   

https://www.nwautismandsend.co.uk/lego-therapy-at-home

https://www.thomasarnold.bardaglea.org.uk/home-learning/phoenix-home-learning-lego-therapy/

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/bluchildrenclub/lego-therapy/

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-s-2547094-building-brick-therapy-resource-pack

Yoga - Thursday at 2:15pm

Mrs Waller will be running an online yoga session at 2:15pm.

This is suitable for all of our children, and their families.

If you wish to join in, please click on the link below (this will be updated weekly).

14th January link- Sorry, no class today

Password is- 

You will need to register before hand, but this will mean that your personal email address will not be shared with other people in the session.

This is free, there is no cost to join in.

Messages from MENCAP and Greenlights

Are you a parent or carer of a child/young person with SEND 0-25

We are inviting you to join Charlotte and Nev to attend a series of one hour ‘Toolkit’ wellbeing series. Each session will be followed by a parent peer support session which will provide you with the space to share and be supported in a safe and private space

This is all about YOU because you are important!

During these challenging times, we need to be agile in our response to change, build resilience and maintain our own wellbeing as well as our children’s.

How does it work? Each 1-hour session is delivered through a ‘virtual training room’ followed by the next week 1-hour parent peer support session

You can join any session, but you will gain much more from attending all sessions and meeting each week with likeminded parents.

To register please click https://greenwichparentsendwellbeingsessions.eventbrite.co.uk

Any questions about the sessions or if you would like to know more about Greenwich Parent Participation Group, we would love to hear from you Carol 07852101492

Royal Greenwich Parent Participation Forum Meeting Thursday 10.30-12.30   Understanding the Health Landscape in Royal Greenwich You are invited to join us On Tuesday 12th January 2020 at 10am-12noon and Tuesday 19th January 2020 7.00-8.30pm (agenda to follow) Topic: Greenwich Parent Participation Forum Meetings Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3905806354?pwd=ZXFLZzlXWitPcUxuR1BzOVJ2c3FKQT09                                                                             Meeting ID: 390 580 6354 Passcode: 7221722172

BBC education support

Starting on Monday 11 January, each week day on CBBC will see a three-hour block of primary school programming from 9am, including BBC Live Lessons and BBC Bitesize Daily, as well as other educational programming such as Our School and Celebrity Supply Teacher and much loved titles such as Horrible Histories, Art Ninja and Operation Ouch.

If you can't watch when the programmes are initially shown (because you are in your Google classroom with your teacher and classmates), you can still access them on BBC Red Button, as well as episodes being available on demand on BBC iPlayer.

Also, BBC Bitesize online has an expanded offer of structured lessons in Maths and English for all year groups. ‘This Term’s Topics’ also covers other curriculum subjects and curates learning content that works for the Spring curriculum. 

Visit bbc.co.uk/bitesize, click on the year group and subject and all the content is there. If your child is working below that of their year group (possibly with a Special Educational Need), this gives you the flexibility to use resources and learning (especially for Maths and English skills) suitable to their learning level.

MENCAP- Parent Support Group this Thursday at 10am

The charity MENCAP is for people with a learning disability. They support their families and carers, too. 

Their parent support group in Greenwich is starting this Thursday, 7th January at 10am online via Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88492479506?pwd=V05BaDJOVmdCL04rVXIwSUhwQ3ZJZz09

Meeting ID: 884 9247 9506

Passcode: Greenlight

RBG Parent Participation Forum Coffee and chat Session - 29th July

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

Royal Greenwich Parent Participation SEND Advisory Group

Are you worrying about how you will get through the summer in what has been worrying times for us all?

Are you worried about September and returning back to school?

Would you like to join us and chat with other parents

Your not alone!

You are warmly invited to join any or all of the sessions below

You are warmly welcome to join us on

Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 29^th July 2020

10:30-11:30am 

Carol Foyle is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

Topic: RBG parent Participation Forum Coffee and chat sessions

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99331257100?pwd=SXJkeHVySDBUdkc3ZUhXUjk0SlFGQT09

Meeting ID: 993 3125 7100

Password: 796183 

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

Royal Greenwich Parent Participation SEND Advisory Group

You are warmly invited to join one of the sessions below.

As we are fast approaching the summer holidays we would like to chat with you about

what is working well for you and your family, where the gaps are and what concerns you may about September and returning to school. 

You are warmly welcome to join us on

Wednesday 15^th  July  2020

Carol Foyle is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: RBG SEND Parent Participation Forum  Coffee and Chat morning

Time: Jul 15, 2020 10:00 London

10-11.30am

RBG Parent Partication SEND 'Coffee and Chat' Forum

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/97675050443?pwd=WUxJaE55U3M5VWJDV3ZiMHhqZmMwZz09

Meeting ID: 976 7505 0443

Password: 327872

1-2.30pm

RBG Parent Participation SEND 'Coffee and Chat'Forum

Carol Foyle is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: RBG SEND Parent Participation Coffee and Chat Afternoon session

Time: Jul 15, 2020 13:00 London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/95760396452?pwd=blJDODlCTEp0UE1wM2pQbkRZQ044QT09

Meeting ID: 957 6039 6452

Password: 992167