Lewes, Uckfield, Heathfield and Havens CAMHS directory

who have a diagnosis of autism or Aspergers, and young people between the ages of 13 and 19 who have adiagnosis of high functioning autism or Aspergers. Many staff are currently TA’s in special schools, with relevanttraining and checks.ActivitiesA Saturday club for children between the ages of 5 and 13 on the autism spectrum which includes activities such asart, cookery, soft play, multisensory and outdoor play.Time and location: on the second and fourth Sat. of the month, from 10.30 – 3pm, at Hazel Court School, LarkspurDrive, Eastbourne.A youth group for young people between the ages of 13 and 19 with a diagnosis of Aspergers or high functioningautism which includes activities such as cookery, art, WII, table tennis, outdoor games and board games.Time and location: on the first and third Sat. of the month, from 10 – 2pm, at the Eastbourne Academy, BrodrickRoad, Eastbourne.Outings swimming, bowling and to other local places such as Knockhatch.Coffee mornings termly for parents as an opportunity to share advice and offer support. Sometimes speakersattend.Social events for parents such as meals out. Quarterly newsletters.CostsA one off £10 joining fee in order to access services. £24 pounds for a whole day and £12 for a half day. Siblingsmay attend and are half price. Outings are generally free as long as we can get funding.At the clubs we provide free drinks and snacks for all the children and cater for specialised diets such as gluten anddairy free.Referral Process: Self - referral . We can usually offer help within a couple of weeks, but sometimes it is necessaryto operate a waiting list if we are very busy and may need time to employ and train new staff.Contact Details: Julie Jones – Family Services Coordinatorwww.familiesforautism.com07908 314102 julie.jones@familiesforautism.comFamily Support Health Team (East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust)This service is available to Children and Young People from 0 – 19 yrs of age and their families, who live within thearea of Eastbourne Borough Council (and not Wealden) and Hastings and Rother area. The team sit within thehealth visiting and school nursing teams.Typical problems that can be helped:Sleep problems Behaviour problems Temper tantrumsBereavement Anxiety or fear Anger, mood swingsLow self-esteem Constipation and Soiling Relationship difficultiesDealing with a traumaticeventComing to terms with illnessDistress because of familybreakdownEating issues which do notwarrant a Specialist CAMHSreferralFamily and/or individual work with children or young people is offered, to help them understand their feelings andlearn to deal with them safely.Practical strategies can be offered to support parents/carers in managing their child’s behaviour more effectively.Families, children and young people can be seen in a venue of their choice.Referral Criteria: the child/young person has a persistent emotional/behavioural issueThe issue has already had tier one interventionThe issue can be helped through short-term focused work (up to 12 sessions)The family and young person are willing to engage in supportReferral Process: referrals accepted on a Family Support Health Team form only from the child’s health visitor,school nurse, or SENCO/Inclusion Manager/Pastoral Deputy Head. If a referral is accepted, an assessment will beoffered.Contact Details:Emma Ray Lewes and Uckfield Directory 2012 25