Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Information about a range of topics to support SEMH for children with additional needs and their families.
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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.
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Challenging Behaviour
Read about challenging behaviour, including ideas about what you can do to minimise the impact on you and your child.
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Relationship, Health and Sex Education (RHSE)
Read about RHSE, how it is taught in schools and how to support children.
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Social Interaction
Read about social interaction, including how you can support your child to develop their social interaction.