We work with children and young people with significant learning disabilities and /or ASD. We also accept referrals where there are other types of moderate to profound disability (e.g.physical disability).
Our work includes assessment, diagnosis, psycho-pharmacological intervention,therapeutic/behavioural support and intervention, group work (parenting groups,siblings groups, ASD support), and play specialist.

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

• Children 0-19 years old with a GP in Hackney or the City of London
• Dual difficulties: mental health/emotional needs and disability
• Disability assessed as moderate to profound defined by attendance at Special School or functional
• Assessment, and where the disability requires specialist support as part of assessment and treatment
• Disability is permanent and enduring, requiring a multi disciplinary approach to treatment e.g. learning
• Disability, speech and language disorder, social communication disorder or physical disability
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) if there is also a moderate/profound primary learning disability
• Under the medical/therapy teams at Hackney Ark for MDT care planning.

Exclusions

Consent from parents/carers must always be given.

 

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How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs, Nurses,

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