Getting support for children and young people with a learning disability
Some children start doing things like walking or talking later than other children their age. This is nothing to worry about.
But, if you think your child is learning to do things later than other children because they may have a learning disability, speak to a doctor (GP) or your health visitor.
Health, education and social care services work together to find out what support a person needs and put a plan in place for them.
This plan should support children from birth to 25 years old.
Who to talk to
If you think your child may have special educational needs, contact the SEN co-ordinator, or ‘SENCO’ in your child’s school or nursery.
Support your child can receive
Your child may be eligible for:
- SEN support – support given in school, like speech therapy
- an education, health and care (EHC) plan – a plan of care for children and young people aged up to 25 who have more complex needs