Search Results for "Children's health and development"

Guidance for every stage of your child’s development [ADHD and autism for children and young people Information about ADHD and autism and support for daily life.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/adhd-and-autism-for-children-and-young-people) [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) [Mental and emotional wellbeing Coping with stress, low mood, and grief, plus where to get help and support others.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/mental-and-emotional-wellbeing) [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)

Parents and young people Explore health advice, mental wellbeing resources, and support tailored especially for parents and young people. Tailored advice

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

Your baby and you | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

What would you like to learn more about? [Cerebral palsy Movement disorders that develop in the womb or during or soon after birth.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/cerebral-palsy) [Developmental delay Taking longer than others to reach milestones in at least two major areas of development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-delay) [Difficulties with fine and gross motor skills Problems with movements for activities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/difficulties-with-fine-and-gross-motor-skills) [Feeding difficulties in babies When making sure they get enough nutrients is challenging.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/feeding-difficulties-in-babies) [Hearing loss in newborns Some babies are born unable to hear, and this can impact their development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-loss-in-newborns) [Musculoskeletal problems in children Issues affecting muscles or bones present from birth or that start in childhood.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/musculoskeletal-problems-in-children)

What would you like to learn more about? [Allergies Reactions, like itching, to something that's normally harmless.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies) [Asthma Swelling of the airways triggered by exercise, allergens, air pollution, or cold air.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma) [Bladder and bowel issues Problems with weeing or pooing (continence) due to illness affecting the bladder or bowel.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-and-bowel-issues) [Cerebral palsy Movement disorders that develop in the womb or during or soon after birth.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/cerebral-palsy) [Developmental delay Taking longer than others to reach milestones in at least two major areas of development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-delay) [Difficulties with fine and gross motor skills Problems with movements for activities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/difficulties-with-fine-and-gross-motor-skills) [Flat head syndrome Where a baby’s head becomes flattened, causing it to look asymmetrical or wide.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/flat-head-syndrome) [Hypermobility Being able to bend a joint beyond the typical range of movement.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/hypermobility) [Musculoskeletal problems in children Issues affecting muscles or bones present from birth or that start in childhood.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/musculoskeletal-problems-in-children) [Postural control and balance issues in children Problems with controlling central position.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-control-and-balance-issues-in-children) [Respiratory conditions Disease or illness that causes breathing problems.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-conditions)

Supporting your child’s health throughout their school years [General health and development Find information to support your child's health and development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/general-child-health-and-development) [Continence Information about night-time and daytime wetting and constipation.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/continence-in-children) [Immunisations If children are not fully vaccinated, they're at risk of catching diseases.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/immunisations-for-children) [Healthy weight and keeping active Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active increases a child’s overall health.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/healthy-weight-and-keeping-active-in-childhood) [Sleep Sleep is so important for a child's development and learning.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/sleep-in-childhood) [Speech development Concerns with your child's speech, such as difficulty with pronunciation or understanding.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/communication-and-hearing/speech-development) [The Healthy Child Programme A national programme offering screening, immunisation information, support, and advice.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/the-healthy-child-programme)

How we can help [Early years development Problems that affect how a baby or young child grows, learns, or develops.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/early-years-development) [Mental health and emotional wellbeing Mood, thinking, and behaviour problems that can start in childhood.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing-in-children-and-young-people) [Neurodevelopmental conditions Differences in brain development that may affect behaviour.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/neurodevelopmental-conditions) [Physical health conditions Health issues that affect how muscles, bones, or organs work.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/physical-health-conditions) [Speech, language, and communication Problems that can affect a child's ability to communicate.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/speech-language-and-communication) [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)