For parents
Information on some of the common challenges you might face as a parent of a disabled child.
Sense offers free support for disabled children and young people with complex needs up to the age of 25 at home, in school or college, or at one of our centres.
Support guides
SEND: Special educational needs and disabilities
This guide covers the support system in England for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
How to get an EHCP: Advice from a parent who’s been through it
Getting an EHCP in place for your child can be a long road. Here, Vanessa shares a bit about how she did it, and her advice for other parents.
Benefits and financial help for parents of disabled children
This page gives a brief overview of the financial support for parents of disabled children in the UK.
Social care support for disabled children
Children and young people with complex needs can receive support from social workers based in local authorities.
What to expect from your council if you’re deafblind
Councils in England and Wales must follow guidance on how to provide services for children and adults who are deafblind.
How to support your disabled child in their early years
The first years of a child’s life can be a steep learning curve for parents. If your child has complex needs, that curve can be even steeper.
How to play with your disabled child
This guide explains why play is so important, and gives you lots of fun ideas for ways children with complex needs can enjoy playing.
Learning disabilities
A learning disability is different for everyone. No two people are the same. This page is an introductory guide to help you understand different learning disabilities.
Challenging behaviour
This phrase describes behaviour that poses a challenge to caregivers. Find out more about what “challenging behaviour” is and how to manage it in a positive way.
Learning modules
How to support an autistic child
Autism comes with its challenges, this blog will help with mechanisms to support you navigate some of those challenges.
How to communicate with a child who has CHARGE syndrome
This blog provides practical strategies for communicating with a child with CHARGE syndrome.
Helpful resources
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Our information and advice team are on hand to talk to you and answer your questions about support Sense offers.