We help children and young people in Devon with
Aggression, self-harm, destructiveness, disruptiveness
Palliative care, Community Children’s Nursing, Specialist School Nursing
Taking longer than usual to reach developmental milestones
Anorexia, Bulimia, binge eating, worry about weight or shape
Reduced intellectual ability, difficulty with everyday activities
Anxiety, depression, low mood, OCD, trauma
Difficulties with sitting, standing and walking
Chronic fatigue syndrome or Myalgic encephalomyelitis
Autism, ADHD, tics and Tourette’s Syndrome
Muscular dystrophies, spina bifida, cerebral palsy
Problems processing information from the senses
Hearing problems, stammering, cleft lip, selective mutism
Dysphagia, sucking, chewing, feeding and mealtimes
Find resources and support
See allStrategies for sensory based eating difficulties
R.O.C.K. games: communication with autistic children
Staying well during your exams: Top tips
Stem4: supporting teenage mental health
Young Minds: mental health support for young people
Moving on from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)
Anyone aged under 18 who lives in Devon can get specialist care from CFHD by filling in a referral form
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