Useful websites

SSENDIAS provides information, advice and support to parents or carers, children and young people in relation to special educational needs (SEN) and disability and related health and social care. www.sheffieldsendias.org.uk

Sheffield Parent Carer Form. This is a group of independent parents and carers of children and you people with special education needs, who aim to ensure the needs of children and young people are met. www.sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk

MoveMore have created a physical activity brochure with lots of information on local clubs and leisure facilities in Sheffield: www.movemoresheffield.com/disabilitysportsheffield

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Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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Equipment for school or home

Back in Action
This company sells ‘posture packs’, angled writing slopes and ‘Movin’ sit’ cushions.

Crossbow Education
Specialist equipment for the classroom including scissors and pencil grippers.

LDA Education
Specialised sensory equipment for primary school aged children.

Patterson Medical
Stockists of gym balls and wobble cushions.

Travel

Travel training | (sheffielddirectory.org.uk)
Independent Travel Training helps young people learn to travel by themselves.

Using scissors

Activity Village
Printable worksheets to help practice scissor skills.

DLTK’s Crafts for Kids
More craft activities to brush up on your cutting skills.