New here - child with autism

[Jonathan69]

Hi I’m Tina. I have five children, three grown up and two daughters 11 and 10 years. My 11 year old has autism and hyperkinetic disorder, ocd and lots of sensory issues. I am her carer and would love to know where I can take her for sensory therapy sessions and if anyone can recommend places to take her on holiday breaks.

[holebabydoll]

Hi Tina,

Has your daughter ever seen an occupational therapist? I would ask your doctor about being referred if not; they can help with any sensory input

[Neil]

Hi Tina

You might find this useful:

2018 Holiday Information Guide

Hft’s annual Holiday information guide for 2018 is out now! It is packed with information to help people with learning disabilities and those closest to them choose an accessible, disability-friendly holiday. It includes 5 pages of information about funding funding and grants to enable people to have the holiday they need. Click here to download or order a copy by post.

@AFSO Autism Family Support Oxfordshire have a number of resources which you might find useful. These include a regular mail out which is packed with useful information. You can get onto it if you follow the instructions on their contact page:

http://www.afso.org.uk/contact-us/

There may also be some things in the LDOX Directory which you might find useful:

Check out the LDOX Directory!

The hard-working LDOX volunteers are creating a directory of activities, opportunities, support available and services for children and adults with learning disabilities, special educational needs and/or autism in Oxfordshire. It’s available here: https://www.ldox.org/directory It’s complimented by the information and events sections of the forum. Please take a look and see if there is anything which needs adding.