Health

The Dynamic Support Register (DSR) is a vital national tool designed to support the needs of people with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability and/or Autism.

A hospital visit can be overwhelming, especially for individuals with autism.

The Keyworking Service, hosted by the Local Authority has services in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County and are funded by NHS England (NHSE).

Masking is a strategy used by some autistic people, consciously or unconsciously, to appear non-autistic in order to blend in and be more accepted in society. Masking can happen in formal situations such as at school or work and in informal situations such as at home with family or socialising with friends.

The link between neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health challenges can be attributed to several factors.

Sleep challenges are common for neurodiverse children and adults. As a parent, it can be exhausting trying to find solutions that work.

Tics are unwanted and unplanned movements and sounds which some people experience. These tend to be things that everybody does such as blinking their eyes, stretching their muscles, sniffing, coughing and throat clearing.

Part of preparing for adulthood is planning for transition to adult health services. This will usually begin from around age 13-14 years but can be earlier.