Children's Community Learning Disability Nursing Team service
We work together throughout the Barnsley borough supporting children aged 0-17 years old with learning disability and, or autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). The team works with children, young people and their families within the family home or in the community to provide support and develop skills and knowledge to help with:
Structure and routine
Strategies to help manage challenging behaviour
Support in understanding a child's diagnosis
Communication packages (visual aides, social stories)
Feelings and emotions
Cygnet Parenting Support Programme-course for parents to develop their understanding of autism
Referral to other agencies as required
Individual work with young people to promote health and wellbeing
Accessing the service
Tel: 01226 774050
Referral guidelines
Referrals accepted from A & E, CMHTs, Consultants, Courts, Drug/alcohol agencies, GP staff, GPs, Health Visitors, Hospital staff, Housing associations, Local authority staff, Other NHS services, Other Trust services, Police, Schools, Single Point of Access team, Voluntary services, Youth centres, Youth Offending Team. All referrals need to be accompanied by either an Early Help Assessment (EHA) or Education Health Care Plans (EHCP).
Who should be referred
Children referred to our service must have a diagnosed learning disability and, or an autistic spectrum condition.