Resources which may help
Books
Helping your child with fears and worries - a self-help guide for parents by Cathy Cresswell and Lucy Willetts
Binnie the Baboon anxiety and stress activity book by Dr Karen Treisman
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin by Kate Collins-Donnelly
Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) by Tina Rae
Apps
Neurodevelopmental guides
View guides containing information about local support for neurodivergent children and young people. Find out more about the guides.
Confidential text messaging services for young people
Chat Health - young people living in Southend between 11 and 19 years can text a School Nurse on 07520 649895. Parents of children aged 5 to 19 can text a School Nurse on 07507 331884. This service is available Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
Shout - text SHOUT to 85258. Support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week