Gateshead Libraries

Things to Do

Libraries are autism friendly and library staff are on hand to help you. Libraries have lots of books and audiobooks to borrow. The Central Library hires CDs and DVDs for a charge. Once you’ve joined, you can download eBooks and eAudiobooks without visiting...

EHCP Process – Guidance for Families

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

Gateshead Council’s SEND Team have created a short video to help you understand the process of getting an Education, Health and Care Plan:

Sensory Impairment Toolkit

LINT, Resources for Professionals, SENCO

Please find information and strategies from the Low Incidence Needs Team (LINT) to support pupils with a sensory impairment. Sensory Impairment Poster – Hearing Sensory Impairment Poster – Vision Troubleshooting Audiological Equipment – Care and...

Gateshead Youth Justice Service

Blog

NENC ICB Gateshead Place and Gateshead Youth Justice Service commissioned a Digital Me video to capture the voice of our Young People who have shared their experience of being involved with Gateshead’s Youth Justice...

Autistic Girls Network

Things to Do

Four times as many boys are diagnosed autistic as girls. This is not an accurate picture and frequently, for many reasons, girls are diagnosed later, missed or misdiagnosed, causing long term mental health problems with too many girls feeling too anxious to attend...