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Children and young people See below for further advice tailored to children and young people around communication and hearing. Communication and hearing

Overview Learn about healthy eating and how to encourage eating in different ways from trying new textures to building confidence at mealtimes. Get ready to use cutlery with simple tips that make it easier. You’ll also find support for allergies and lifestyle choices that help you feel your best. Whether it’s exploring new foods, managing allergies, or building healthy habits, each page offers practical advice to make things a little easier.

Gross motor skills | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Toilet training and bedwetting | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Encouraging skills for writing, dressing, and play [Bilateral coordination (coordinating left and right side) Helping children use both sides of the body together to do activities effectively.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/fine-motor-skills/bilateral-coordination) [In-hand manipulation Holding an object in one hand and moving or repositioning it without using your other hand or another surface or object to help.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/fine-motor-skills/in-hand-manipulation) [Hand skills Using hands to grasp, grip, and using fingers one at a time to do day-to-day activities and play.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/fine-motor-skills/hand-skills) [Handwriting Handwriting information, activities, and tools.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/fine-motor-skills/handwriting) [Reversing letters and numbers in writing Help with writing letters and numbers the wrong way round.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/fine-motor-skills/reversing-letters-and-numbers-in-writing) [Motor Skills Matter presentations Practical advice and tips on how to support motor skills development in children and young people](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/gross-motor-skills/motor-skills-matter-presentations)

Guidance for every stage of your child’s development [Communication and hearing Resources to help your child speak, listen, and learn.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/communication-and-hearing) [Child safety Guidance to help keep children safe.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/child-safety) [Eating, allergies, and healthy lifestyle Exploring new foods and healthy habits, and managing allergies.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/eating-allergies-and-healthy-lifestyle) [Fine motor skills Encouraging skills for writing, dressing, and play.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/fine-motor-skills) [Gross motor skills Supporting physical skills like crawling, walking and jumping](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/gross-motor-skills) [Immunisations What you need to know about vaccines.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/childrens-immunisations) [Independence and school readiness Encouraging confidence and independence.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/independence-and-school-readiness) [Sensory processing Helping your child manage sensory experiences.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/sensory-processing) [School health information Supporting your child’s health throughout their school years.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/school-health-information) [Toilet training and bedwetting Practical tips for toilet training and bedwetting.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/toilet-training-and-bedwetting) [Looking after your baby and yourself Supporting you and your child through every stage of their development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/your-baby-and-you) [What is SEND? Information, and local support for families managing special educational needs and disabilities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

This video talks about how a child's alertness levels can affect their readiness to join in activities and learning:

[Paying attention Some children have difficulty focusing at home and school, making it much harder for them to learn.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/independence-and-school-readiness/paying-attention)

Perhaps you have some worries about breastfeeding or bottle feeding, child development, toileting, sleep, behaviour, parenting, food and nutrition, or their health.

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