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Sleep for additional needs

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Bedford Borough Local Offer
Young boy sitting on the floor writing on a piece of paper on a coffee table. Behind him sitting on the sofa is his mother and older brother.

Bedford Borough SEND Information, Advice and Support Services
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Central Bedfordshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Support
Child with Down's syndrome painting with an adult at a table

Central Bedfordshire SEND Local Offer
Close up of a child sleeping

Children with SEND - The Sleep Charity
Baby sleeping on woman's chest. Their head is turned towards the camera.

Helping you and your child sleep - Contact
A teenage boy with a disability, sitting in a wheelchair using a laptop

Helping your disabled child sleep - Scope
Two young girls talking. One girl is sitting in a wheelchair whilst the other girl is standing next to her with a backpack on.

Luton's Local Offer SEND Information Hub
Young girl in a wheelchair smiling up at an adult standing behind her and pushing her wheelchair. They are in a kitchen.

Luton SEND Information, Advice and Support Service
A boy sleeping in his bed on his side with his head laying against a pillow and arms outstretched.

Sleep advice service - Cerebra
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Sleep - a guide for parents of autistic children - National Autistic Society
Young girl sleeping in bed with a blanket covered in clouds

Supporting sleep habits in children with additional needs - Institute of Health Visiting
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