Resources
Education Resources
AAIS – Autism Advisory intervention service
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The Autism Advisory and Intervention Service (AAIS) is a regional service that provides advice and support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Autism Advisory & Intervention Service (AAIS) | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)
Armagh Office
028 3831 4471
Ballymena Office
028 2566 1480
Belfast Office
028 9078 4230
Dundonald Office
028 9056 6392
Omagh Office
028 8225 4552
Special Educational Dept SEELB
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Information and guidance for parents, carers and schools to support improved outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)
Telephone
02890 566200
SENAC – Special educational needs advice centre
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SENAC advises on the Northern Ireland statutory SEN system. We provide information and advice on getting help and support in school for children with learning difficulties and special educational needs (SEN). Our service is independent and confidential.
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Telephone
02890 795779
Family Support
Down Locality Directory of services
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This comprehensive pocket sized booklet has been designed for Parents, Families and Professionals.
Children in the Down Locality enjoy a range of Universal Services eg GP, Midwife, Health Visitor, Nursery and School. Occasionally families require
additional support, this Directory has a range of Family Support contacts
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Health and Social Care Support
Directory of services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing
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These five directories list the names, numbers and web addresses (where applicable) of organisations that offer services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. Where possible, additional information has also been provided, such as email addresses and contact details within each Health and Social Care Trust area.
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-01/Belfast_area_card_2020.pdf
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-01/Northern_area_card_2020.pdf
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-01/SouthEastern_area_card_2020.pdf
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-01/Southern_area_card_2020.pdf
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/2020-01/Western_area_card_2020.pdf