NHS Fife resources and groups

NHS Fife resources and groups


Groups which do not require a specific diagnosis

Embracing Difference

Embracing Difference is group for parents /carers of primary aged children who present with developmental divergence. They do not require a diagnosis to be able to attend the group. The group aims to provide parents with up-to-date information and strategies to support their child, to optimise their learning and reduce distress. You can learn more about this group and book online here

Condition Specific Groups

PADD (Parent Awareness of Developing Differently).

PADD is a group for parents and carers of children who are developing differently aged 6 years or younger. The group is for parents who would like a greater understanding of what it means for their child to develop differently. The group covers topics such as supporting your child’s development, communication and behaviour. Support strategies are discussed to help your child and to ensure you take care of yourself too. Your child does not need to have a formal diagnosis, but should have been assessed by a health professional as having significant delays in their development. You can learn more about the PADD group and book online here

PALS (Parent Awareness of Learning Disabilities Support Group)

PALS is a group for parents of children/young people with a diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability, also known as a Learning Disability. The group is for parents who would like a greater understanding of what it means for their child to have a Learning Disability. The group covers topics such as understanding communication, behaviour and anxiety. Support strategies are discussed to help your child. You can learn more about the PALS group and book online here

PAPAS (Parent Awareness Programme for Autism Spectrum)

PAPAS is a group for parents of children aged 3 to 16 years with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The group is for parents who would like to gain a greater understanding of how their child is experiencing the world. The group covers topics such as adapting the sensory world, adjusting our communication and managing behaviour. You can learn more about the PAPAS group and book online here.

PINC (Parents in Control)

A group for parents/carers who have a primary school aged child who has been diagnosed with ADHD. In this course you will learn more about ADHD, how it affects your child, ways to help you support them and manage difficult behaviours. You can learn more about the PINC group and book online here

YPINC (Young People in Control)

A group for parents/carers who have a high school aged young person who has been diagnosed with ADHD. In this course you will learn about ADHD, what it is and how it affects a young person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour. You can learn more about the YPINC group and book online here

NHS Fife also offer a range of online resources, workshops, recorded presentations, and online and in-person groups. These are designed for a range of different ages, and can help with difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, stress, assertiveness, sleep and more. You can access these via our Moodcafe and Access Therapies Fife websites.

Click below for further information

Service for Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities Resource Booklet

Click here to view the Psychology Rooms at Lynebank Hospital

Child development is complex, and many children with differences in one area of their development will also have differences in other areas of their development. This is why NHS Fife and Fife Council Education services have together developed a neurodevelopmental pathway for children in Fife. This pathway aims to meet the Scottish Government National Neurodevelopmental Specification.

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