Information Archive - Leeds Mencap

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Information about ADHD including support for children and young people and parents. UPDATED OCT 24

What are Reasonable Adjustments?

Reasonable adjustments can make a
positive difference for a child with SEND. UPDATED OCTOBER 2024

Learning and Development for Children with Autism

Find out how children with autism learn and develop. UPDATED DEC 24

Sensory Circuits

Find out about the benefits of sensory circuits and how to set them up. UPDATED DEC 24

Specialist Settings in Leeds

Find out all about specialist settings for children with SEND and the different types available in Leeds. UPDATED JAN 25

What is a Learning Disability?

Learning disability or learning difficulty?
Read our information to find out! UPDATED OCT 24

Social Interaction

Read about social interaction, including how you can support your child to develop their social interaction. UPDATED OCTOBER 24

Supporting your Child with Speech and Communication

Information about speech and communication and how to support your child. UPDATED OCTOBER 2024

Dyslexia

Find out about dyslexia and support available for your child. UPDATED DEC 24

Objects of reference

Objects of reference is a non-verbal method of communication that uses objects to represent activities, people or places. Read more about it here. UPDATED JAN 25

Sensory Differences

Read about sensory difference. UPDATED OCT 24

Supporting your child’s SEND Needs

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn. Find out how to support children with SEND. UPDATED OCT 24

Relationship, Health and Sex Education (RHSE)

Read about RHSE, how it is taught in schools and how to support children. UPDATED JAN 25

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of unease such as fear or worry. It is one of the body’s natural responses to stress, and affects our thoughts, feelings, body and behaviour. Anxiety activates the body’s fight-flight-freeze response. UPDATED OCT 24

Intensive Interactions

Intensive interactions are a way of supporting social engagement. This is most commonly used for people with learning difficulties and/or autism. UPDATED JAN 25

Mainstream schools and SEND

By law, every school, nursery and college must provide support for pupils with SEND. Read about what support schools should offer for pupils with SEND. UPDATED JAN 25

SEND and the law

The UK law provides protection to people with disabilities and promotes their rights and welfare. Read about relevant legislation here.

Now & Next Boards

Read about how a Now & Next board could help your child and browse our downloadable resources to get you started. UPDATED JAN 25

Challenging Behaviour

Read about challenging behaviour, including ideas about what you can do to minimise the impact on you and your child. UPDATED DEC 24

Communication

Find out about different communication methods that can support your child. UPDATED JAN 25

Supporting your child through transitions

Learn about transitions for children with additional needs and how you can support your child as they move between settings and services. UPDATED JAN 25