Neurodiversity in Children, YP and Families
Specific support for neurodivergent children, young people and families.
- Support level – medium-high
- Access – most services are accessible through a GP referral
- Speed – Waiting list based on need (usually weeks)
- Identity – service user/ peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Low
Neurodiversity in Children, YP and Families
This type of support focusses for neurodivergent children, young people and families.
- Support level – medium-high
- Access – most services are accessible through a GP referral
- Speed – Waiting list based on need (usually weeks)
- Identity – service user/ peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Low
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
The Rowan Centre, Elgin
01343 553 111
A support service for all agencies working with children and young people around mental health issues and a multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment service for children and young people, their families and carers.
Moray Council
Moray Autism Service
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53352.html
The Autism Development Team supports the needs of children and young people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a social communication disorder who are being educated in Moray. The team is available for pre-school to secondary age pupils as well as their teachers and families/carers.
Early Years Education Service
01343 557 900
Support for children in Nursery and early Primary School who require additional support for a number of reasons.
Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs (SEBN)
www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_116126.html
01343 557 914
SEBN service offers targeted support to children and young people to help address their social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Aberlour Options – Aberlour Child Care Trust
www.aberlour.org.uk/services/options-moray/
01343 540 013
Aberlour Options provides respite services to children and young people with a moderate to severe learning disability and/or autism.
Speech and Language Therapy – Department of Speech and Language Therapy
07876 258402
Wednesdays 1:30pm - 4pm and Fridays 9:30am - 12 noon
For children and adults with a speech, language, communication, voice or swallowing difficulty. Families and professionals can call and speak to a qualified therapist.
Occupational Therapy Sensory Workshops
Paediatric Occupational Therapy run regular Sensory Workshops where parents of children with sensory or processing difficulties can try out some equipment and sensory items. Parents can self-refer via Occupational Therapy 01343 567 244 / 01343 567 365
CHiP+ Children in the Highlands Information Point
CHIP (Children in the Highlands Information Point) offers information, support and advice to the families and carers of children and young people with additional support needs, and to professionals who work with them. Based in Inverness, CHIP offers a service throughout Highland region, however it can be accessed by families in Moray and there are lots of useful resources on the website.
Enquire
0345 123 2303
Scottish advice service for Additional Support for Learning
Scottish Transitions Forum
www.scottishtransitions.org.uk
Our vision is for all young people (14 to 25 years) who require additional support get the information and help they need to live the lives they want.
Cornerstone
01343 544 586
1:1 Support at home and in the community, Evening social groups and Holiday Playschemes for children with additional support needs in Moray.