Advice and Guidance CDC
We have worked to collate information and resources together into topic areas which we think may be helpful for children, young people and their families who access the Child Development Centre. We have tried to design them for people to access before, during and after any work with our services. Clicking on any of the links below will take you to an external website page called a padlet. Here you will find videos, articles, book recommendations and other services we would recommend taking a look at. We have reviewed the resources at the time of publishing, but we are not responsible for any external links suggested in the padlets.
Child Development Centre
The best ways to contact us at the CDC
Information about what happens after you have been referred to the CDC
Occupational Therapy
View information about helping to understand sensory differences
Take a look at fun and engaging activities we get up to in OT with lots of really useful resources
How technology can support children and young people
Neurodivergence
View information and resources for our Teen ADHDers
Take a look at our general information and resources for ADHD
View our information and resources for our child ADHDers
General Wellbeing
Take a look at gaming and internet use for Neurotypical and Neurodivergent brains
Support and strategies for young people who have a limited variety in their diet
Resources and signposting for caregivers of children who are self-harming
Find out what mindfulness is and how you can practise it in your everyday life
Advice on getting better sleep for your child or young person
A huge range of local and national services which can provide addtional support for your family
View our Anxiety Self-help and resources
View our resources for our Circle of Security group
View information and guidance for those where anxiety is getting in the way of toileting
