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WHAT WE DO

Making A Difference

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Education
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RELAXED SOCIAL
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LEISURE EXPERIENCES

Reduce social anxiety and have fun

It can sometimes, be difficult for children with additional needs to access social/public spaces.

So we are co-creating our own special world of fun.
Our relaxed, socially inclusive events aim to incorporate  the entire family in the fun!
Including play at local parks, soft play, trampoline centres & holiday cinema days out.

Our holiday cinema trips have sensory aids available during the movie, plenty of space for wheelchair users & relaxed screenings to welcoming movement breaks.
At E=quivalent we want all families to have the opportunity to make SENDSATIONAL memories whilst supporting your child, young person or adult living with a special need.

FAMILY SUPPORT 
WORKSHOPS & COFFEE MORNINGS 

Improved understanding and awareness

You've heard it before "You must put on your own oxygen mask first".
This best describes what we aim to achieve through our work.
We want to support parents to meet their own needs too. We believe, by building resilience and acquiring skills that help to better manage our emotions when things may become difficult, we can achieve this. 
Additional information is always available if you would like to learn more about understanding your child's needs and we may refer or signpost you to you to local services that can support this.

Our regular coffee mornings are always informative yet fun. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a lovey cuppa and a good chat.

SIGN POSTING AND INFORMATION

Help navigating families to support

 Multiple services available to families on an individual needs, based approach.

We have access to professional advice relating to a number of different areas. There are also, highly requested, documents relating to schools within the borough supporting pupils with SEND and information about the process of getting an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) for your child.

Support through this service, is tailored to fit you, because we know very well, that 'a one size fits all' approach doesn't always work.

So please feel free to contact us, even if it's just to say hi.

Some of our past Events

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S.E.N.D.SATIONAL SUMMER CHILDRENS FUNDING & DISCOUNT

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CARERS DISCOUNT PG1

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CARERS DISCOUNT PG2

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CARERS DISCOUNT PG3

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CARERS DISCOUNT PG4

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"Look at a man the way he is and he only becomes worse, but look at him as if he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should be"

AWARENESS VIDEO GALLERY

You are not your thoughts | AboutKidsHealth at The Hospital for Sick Children
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You are not your thoughts | AboutKidsHealth at The Hospital for Sick Children

This video explains some of the things you can try when you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts. After the video, take a few moments to observe your thoughts with curiosity, paying attention to how each one makes you feel. Paying attention to your thoughts and sorting through them takes practice and patience. For more information, visit: https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/mentalhealth Subscribe to the AboutKidsHealth YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/CzrN50ClHN3 This video is provided for general information only. It does not replace a diagnosis or medical advice from a healthcare professional who has examined your child and understands their unique needs. Please speak with your doctor to check if the content is suitable for your situation. #MentalHealth #PositiveThinking #Mindfulness Follow us on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aboutkidshealth Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/aboutkidshealth Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/aboutkidshealth TRANSCRIPT Every day, we have thousands of thoughts, emotions, urges, memories and feelings. From the time we wake up in the morning, all throughout the day, to when we lay down to sleep at night. No matter who we are, we all have thoughts swirling around in our heads. We even think and feel in our dreams. Often, we don’t realize how many thoughts we are having, and we get lost in them. Sometimes, we’re not even aware that we’re thinking. We seem to be swimming in a sea of our own thoughts. When we are surrounded by our thoughts, it’s easy to get caught up in them and react automatically, sometimes in ways we don’t even mean to react. We might hold onto some thoughts, even when we don’t want to, and it can feel like our thoughts are overwhelming. But thoughts are not facts, and they are not always true, even if they seem to be. Next time you feel caught up in your thoughts, try paying attention to them with curiosity, and not judgment. It doesn’t matter if they are true or false, right or wrong; just notice them. How fast or slow are they? Are they are all very different from each other? Or perhaps you are having the same ones over and over again. Maybe they’re even focused on one theme. Some of these thoughts may be unwanted. But instead of reacting to them, notice what happens to your body sensations and your emotions when you have these thoughts. Perhaps you will notice if they are bringing you closer to or further away from what is important to you or the goals you have for yourself. Observing your thoughts is a skill that takes practice, like playing an instrument. Sometimes it'll be easy for you to be able to notice and respond to your thoughts. Other times, you might have to work really hard to get some distance from them. You might even have to keep letting go of the same unwanted thought over and over again. But don’t give up. Keep trying. Like waves in the ocean, thoughts are always passing through our minds, and can affect how we feel and what we do. But they are not “us”, and we are not our thoughts. Learning to be aware of our thoughts can allow us to respond with more choice instead of reacting in ways we may regret. Observing our thoughts gives us some distance to see how our thoughts make us feel. We can then choose to act in ways that bring us closer to the things and the people that are important to us. Remember, you are not your thoughts. Try observing your thoughts with curiosity. Try it right now.

LET'S TALK ABOUT AUTISM

Hi there, in this section we have information, specific to raising a child or young person with ASD or what we prefer to call ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).
This can be helpful for anyone hoping to learn a little more about how Autism affects our children's experience of the world.
there is also advice given by parents, relating to what strategies worked well for their children. Sometimes they may not always work for your child, as they are unique and developing at their own rate, but it can handy to have strategies in your tool kit, for when your child is ready to try them out . X

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SEND COMMUNITY CARE & SUPPORT

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LOCAL CHILDCARE

Leaving our children in the care of others can be such a huge step for a parent/carer. Whilst we understand that self-care is important, we must feel confident that our child's needs will be met in our absence.
We have compiled a list of children's carers, offered by a range of agencies.
*Please remember, always perform additional checks before agreeing any care arrangements with any agency or individuals.

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SEND SPECIFIC INFORMATION (PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS)

This section offers some insightful information through a range of podcasts and pre-recorded interviews, touching on different SEND topics. By SENDcast (The Special Needs Podcast) and Lady Banton from RG2radio

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FAMILY WELLBEING CENTRES IN BRENT

Family wellbeing centres are a great resource for parents and children. They offer advice, healthcare advice and even childcare.

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FAMILY WELLBEING CENTRES IN BRENT

There is a range of services available including advice, programmes and much, much more!

IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE STRUGGLING

There are multiple organisations able to help depending on your situation.  If you are struggling with your mental health, feel suicidal or just need to talk, call the Samaritans 116 123 or call 999 for an ambulance. Yes it's OK to call an ambulance if you're feeling this like this, help is just a call away.

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COST OF LIVING CRISIS

Chack to see if you are getting everything you need with one of the benefits calculators on this page

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Oh the fun we had ! 2023

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