Support in education
Support for children and young people with special educational needs in Northern Ireland, including sources of further support.
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Participation, Information and Advice (PIA)
Participation, Information and Advice (PIA) Keeping parent carers, children and young people informed and at the heart of shaping disabled children’s services. Contact leads on a three-year Participation, Information and...
Toilet training children with additional needs and disabilities – CPD-accredited
Introduction While most children will show an interest in moving onto a potty or toilet when they’re around 2 years old, those who have additional needs or disabilities may not...
Parent guide: Guide to oral health and dental care for children with learning disability, autism or both
Why dental checks are important, how the checks are done, how to access dental care, and how you can prepare and support your child.
Contact responds to another report highlighting the SEND emergency
Today the Public Accounts Committee has published its report into the SEND emergency together with recommendations for addressing it. Angie Fenn, Contact’s Head of Information and Advice, said: “Today’s report...
Achondroplasia
Background Achondroplasia is a rare genetic condition that causes reduced bone formation at the ‘growth plate’ (a section of cartilage at either end of the bone, responsible for growth). This...
Arboviral Encephalitides
Also known as: Japanese Encephalitis; West Nile Encephalitis; Tick-borne Encephalitis Background Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. In the case of arboviral encephalitides, inflammation is caused by a virus invading...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Also known as: ADHD; Hyperkinetic disorder If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice....
Schools Bill must ensure accessible breakfast clubs & parental choice
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is currently at the Committee Stage of its passage through parliament. This is when MPs scrutinise the bill line-by-line. They’ll consider amendments put forward to...
Brain Injuries
If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can...
Happy New Year!
We wanted to say Happy New Year to all our families and to thank you for being an essential part of what we achieved throughout 2024. We had the privilege...
C1 Esterase Inhibitor Deficiency
Also known as: C1 Inhibitor Deficiency; Hereditary Angioedema; Hereditary Angioneurotic Oedema What is C1 inhibitor deficiency? C1 inhibitor deficiency results from a genetic change to the C1 inhibitor gene on...
Cancer
Background Cancer is the uncontrolled multiplication of our body’s cells. In some cases, the uncontrolled division of cells causes a mass of cells known as a tumour to form. Leukaemia...
Cataracts
Background About two hundred children a year are born in the UK with an opaque (cloudy) lens of one or both eyes, which is known as a cataract. Most children...
Got a question about EHC plans? Ask our expert advisers!
This story is for families in England only. If your child has special educational needs (SEN), they might need more help than a mainstream school, college or nursery would normally...
Coffin-Siris syndrome
Coffin-Siris syndrome is a rare genetic condition first described in 1970 by Dr Coffin and Dr Siris, and is found in both males and females. What are the symptoms of...
Conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder
Also known as: Conduct disorder; Oppositional Defiant disorder A child may be diagnosed as having conduct disorder (CD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) when they display long-lasting, aggressive and defiant...
Contact NI’s transitions event celebrates achievements and partnerships
On Friday 26 June, Contact Northern Ireland hosted a special celebration event in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, that brought together a diverse group of parent carers, professionals, and representatives from local...