How it can help
The Children's Learning Disability Service provides assessments of behaviour which may include:
- aggressive or self-injurious behaviour
- sensory processing problems
- inappropriate sexualised behaviours
- emotional wellbeing
- anger management issues
- sleep problems
Assessments will typically take place within clinic venues that are within a reasonable distance of the child's home. Where this is not possible, assessments may be offered within the home or school environment.
The team provide services on an individual or group-basis, for children and for parents. They offer a blend of face-to-face and virtual support and tailor plans of care to an individual's needs, and work together with families and other agencies to effect behavioural change with the ultimate goal of keeping children at home with their families.
Age
5 to 18
Eligibility
Children and young people registered with a GP in the Southend, Essex or Thurrock area who have a diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability and have difficult to manage behaviours within the home requiring assessment and treatment
How to access
Referral from health or social care professional required
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm