SENSE (Londonderry)

Sense Northern Ireland supports children and families with complex needs, physical and sensory disability, learning disability. We offer; Early intervention, advice and information for parents/carers to support their child’s learning, development and communication through play and stimulation. We specialise in supporting families and children with vision and/or hearing loss and additional needs to understand sensory loss. We work together with families to create strategies to help including advice on toys and equipment, adapting interactions and the home environment to support your child to explore their world. We also offer training for professionals involved with your child. Big Lottery Project support including; Family Support Service Events and workshops for families, opportunities to meet, create peer support networks Training for professionals Specialist Nursery and after-schools service at our Jordanstown base. Areas covered Western Trust.

Service details

• Contact person: Joanne Doherty
• Available age groups: All Ages
• FamilySupportNI categories: Disability – Physical & Sensory
• Areas covered: Derry | Fermanagh | Limavady | Omagh | Strabane
• Referral methods: GP | Health Visitor | School | Self | Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing