Sensory processing differences

SEND Hubs support schools, settings or colleges to meet the needs of their pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Depending on where the child or young person has a registered GP they can access support from either Harrogate and District NHS Trust or York and Scarborough NHS Trust.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust can offer support and advice when a child or young peron has sensory processing difference that is impacting on 2 of their 'occupations'. This service requires a referral from health professional. Clinical triage and advice, assessment and interventions provided as deemed clinically appropriate. Alternatively, York and Scarborough NHS Trust Let’s Make Sense Together sensory processing pathway when a child or young person has sensory processing difference that is impacting on their physical function. This service requires a referral from health professional. Clinical triage and advice, assessment and interventions provided as deemed clinically appropriate.

North Yorkshire Council’s Occupational Therapy Team work with children and young people with a range of conditions, including those with sensory processing difficulties. This is predominantly around support for everyday tasks within the home. Information, advice, guidance and potential involvement where deemed clinically appropriate can be sought via the contact page on North Yorkshire Council's website.

NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) if significant mental health need or distress that is impacting on the child or young person's their day-to-day function and cannot be resolved with appropriate intervention with universal or targeted support.