New section on Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Parents have asked us for more information on Neurodevelopmental Conditions.

The Neurodevelopmental Conditions section can be found under the ‘Health and wellbeing’ section of the ‘Parents and carers’ section of the Local Offer.

NELC SEND Local Offer | Parents and carers (nelincs.gov.uk)

The Neurodevelopmental Conditions page brings together information on:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/ Dyspraxia
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Intellectual Disability/Learning Disability
Sensory Needs
Tourette Syndrome (TS)

Use these pages to find more information on each condition, how to help, and where to go for support.

Neurodevelopmental disorders are disabilities in the functioning of the brain that affect a child’s behaviour, memory or ability to learn.

The first addition to this section is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), formerly known Dyspraxia.

Visit the Neurodevelopmental Conditions page.

NELC SEND Local Offer | Neurodevelopmental Conditions (nelincs.gov.uk)

We are always listening to what parents want and need in order to improve our offer in the borough. This includes easier access to the right information on the Local Offer website.

We really appreciate and value the feedback and insight shared with us by people like you.