# ChildWize > ChildWize (www.childwize.co.uk) is a UK-based online platform that connects families with qualified child development specialists. ChildWize provides access to speech and language therapists, child psychologists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists, and behavioural support specialists — all registered with the relevant UK professional bodies (HCPC, BPS, RCSLT). Sessions take place online. No GP referral is required. ChildWize helps families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), mental health difficulties, speech and language delays, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other developmental conditions. ChildWize also supports schools and education professionals. - Website: https://www.childwize.co.uk - Contact: support@childwize.co.uk - Location: United Kingdom (online services) - Full content: [llms-full.txt](https://www.childwize.co.uk/llms-full.txt) - Last updated: 2026-04-05 ## Guides Parent-friendly guides to SEND processes, assessments, and support pathways in the UK. - [How to Get an EHCP](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/how-to-get-an-ehcp.md): A clear, step-by-step guide to requesting an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for your child. Understand the process, timelines and your rights. - [Exam Access Arrangements for Children with SEND](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/exam-access-arrangements.md): Learn how to apply for exam access arrangements such as extra time, a reader or scribe for GCSEs and A-Levels. Understand JCQ regulations and your rights. - [The EHCP Process Explained](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/ehcp-process-explained.md): Understand the full EHCP process from initial request through assessment, drafting, and annual review. A plain-language guide for parents and carers. - [NHS vs Private Assessment for Children](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/nhs-vs-private-assessment.md): Compare NHS and private assessment pathways for children with SEND. Understand waiting times, costs, and how each route works so you can make an informed choice. - [School Exclusion Guidance for SEND Children](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/school-exclusion-guidance.md): Understand your rights if your child with SEND faces exclusion. Learn about legal protections, the Equality Act 2010, and steps you can take as a parent. - [How to Request a School-Based Assessment](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/how-to-request-school-assessment.md): Learn how to ask your child’s school to assess their needs. Understand the SENCO’s role, the graduated approach, and what to do if the school is not responsive. - [What to Expect from a Child's Assessment](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/what-to-expect-from-assessment.md): A practical guide to what happens before, during, and after a child’s developmental or educational assessment, and how to prepare your child and your family. - [Understanding the SEND Code of Practice](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/send-code-of-practice.md): A plain-language guide to the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Understand the key principles, the graduated approach, local offer, and your rights as a parent. - [EHCP Refusals and Appeals: Your Right to Challenge](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/ehcp-refusals-and-appeals.md): Understand why EHCPs are refused, how to appeal, and your legal rights as a parent. Over 90% of appeals are upheld at tribunal. - [Will Schools Accept My Private Diagnosis? Legal Rights Explained](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/private-diagnosis-accepted-by-schools.md): Learn whether private diagnoses are accepted by schools and local authorities. What the law says and how to ensure your child gets the support they need. - [Global Developmental Delay: What It Means and What Comes Next](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/global-developmental-delay-explained.md): Understand what global developmental delay is, when it's diagnosed, and what support and pathways are available for your child. - [ADHD Medication: Titration, Side Effects, and What to Expect](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/adhd-medication-what-to-expect.md): Guide to ADHD medication: how titration works, common side effects, shared care agreements, and navigating the medication journey. - [Inattentive ADHD in Girls: Why They're Often Missed](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/inattentive-adhd-in-girls.md): Why girls with inattentive ADHD are often underdiagnosed. What to look for, masking, and how to pursue assessment. - [EHCP Guide for Parents: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/ehcp-guide-for-parents.md): A comprehensive EHCP guide covering what an Education Health and Care Plan is, who qualifies, the application process, annual reviews, amendments, and your legal rights. - [Understanding Dyscalculia: A Parent's Complete Guide](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/understanding-dyscalculia.md): Understand dyscalculia in children, how it differs from general maths difficulty, how to get an assessment, and what support is available at school and beyond. - [Private Assessments for Children: A Complete Guide for UK Parents](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/private-assessments-guide.md): Everything UK parents need to know about private SEND assessments for children. Costs, timelines, what to expect, and how to find the right assessor. - [Speech and Language Therapy for Children: A Parent's Guide](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/speech-language-therapy-guide.md): When to seek speech therapy for your child, what sessions involve, NHS vs private options, and how to find the right therapist. A practical UK parent's guide. - [ADHD in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Parents](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/adhd-in-children-guide.md): Understand ADHD in children: signs at different ages, the assessment process, school support, medication vs therapy, and how to find specialist help in the UK. - [SEND Glossary: Key Terms Explained](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/send-glossary.md): A comprehensive glossary of SEND terms for parents. Understand EHCPs, SEN Support, Local Offer, SENCO, tribunals and more in plain language. - [What Is an Educational Psychologist?](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/what-is-an-educational-psychologist.md): Learn what educational psychologists do, how they help children with learning and development, and when your child might benefit from seeing one. - [Types of Therapy for Children Explained](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/types-of-therapy-explained.md): An overview of therapy types for children including speech therapy, OT, CBT, play therapy and more. Learn what each involves and who it may help. - [SEND Tribunals: What Parents Need to Know](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/send-tribunals.md): Understand the SEND Tribunal process, when you can appeal, timelines, and where to get support. A clear guide for parents in England. - [Private vs NHS Speech Therapy for Children](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/private-vs-nhs-speech-therapy.md): Compare private and NHS speech therapy for children. Understand waiting times, costs, qualifications, and how to choose the right option for your family. - [How ChildWize Vets Its Specialists](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/guides/how-specialists-are-vetted.md): Learn how ChildWize verifies specialist qualifications, DBS checks, professional registration, and experience to keep families safe. ## Conditions Information about child development conditions including signs, assessment, and how ChildWize can help. - [Anxiety in Children](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/anxiety-in-children.md): Learn about childhood anxiety, signs to look for, and how ChildWize connects families with child psychologists and therapists across the UK. - [Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/sensory-processing-disorder.md): Understand sensory processing difficulties in children. ChildWize connects families with occupational therapists and autism specialists across the UK. - [Sleep Difficulties in Children](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/sleep-difficulties.md): Explore common sleep difficulties in children, when to seek help, and how ChildWize connects families with child psychologists and behavioural specialists. - [Dyspraxia (DCD)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/dyspraxia.md): Understand dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) in children. ChildWize connects families with occupational therapists and assessment specialists. - [School Refusal](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/school-refusal.md): Understand school refusal and school avoidance in children. ChildWize connects families with child psychologists and educational support specialists. - [Dyscalculia](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/dyscalculia.md): Understand dyscalculia in children, signs to look for, and how ChildWize connects families with educational and developmental assessment specialists. - [Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder.md): Understand oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children. ChildWize connects families with behavioural specialists, child psychologists, and family therapists. - [Selective Mutism](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/selective-mutism.md): Understand selective mutism in children. ChildWize connects families with speech therapists and child psychologists who specialise in anxiety-based conditions. - [Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/developmental-language-disorder.md): Learn about developmental language disorder (DLD) in children. ChildWize connects families with speech therapists and developmental assessment specialists. - [Attachment Difficulties](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/attachment-difficulties.md): Understand attachment difficulties in children. ChildWize connects families with child psychologists and family therapists who specialise in relationship-based support. - [Social Communication Disorder](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/conditions/social-communication-disorder.md): Understand social communication disorder in children. ChildWize connects families with speech therapists and autism specialists across the UK. ## Services Specialist services available through ChildWize, including what each service involves and who it is for. - [Speech & Language Therapy](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/speech-therapy.md): Connect with qualified speech and language therapists for your child online. Flexible appointments, no long waits. Trusted UK specialists on ChildWize. - [Autism Support & Assessment](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/autism-support.md): Get a private autism assessment for your child with experienced UK specialists. No long NHS waits. Ongoing support available through ChildWize. - [ADHD Assessment & Support](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/adhd-assessment.md): Private ADHD assessment for children with experienced UK specialists. Short waiting times, thorough evaluation, and ongoing support through ChildWize. - [Occupational Therapy](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/occupational-therapy.md): Paediatric occupational therapy online with experienced UK therapists. Help your child with sensory processing, motor skills, and daily living. - [Child Psychology](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/child-psychology.md): Access experienced child psychologists online through ChildWize. Support for anxiety, low mood, trauma, and emotional wellbeing. Book a session today. - [Behavioural Support](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/behavioural-support.md): Expert behavioural support for children from experienced UK specialists. Understand your child's behaviour and find strategies that work. Book on ChildWize. - [Educational & SEND Support](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/educational-support.md): Expert SEND support for parents in the UK. Help with EHCPs, educational assessments, and school advocacy. Connect with specialists on ChildWize. - [Family Therapy & Parent Coaching](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/family-therapy.md): Online family therapy and parent coaching with experienced UK specialists. Strengthen relationships and support your child's wellbeing. Book on ChildWize. - [Developmental Assessment](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/developmental-assessment.md): Concerned about your child's development? Book a developmental assessment with experienced UK specialists through ChildWize. Early identification matters. - [Dyslexia & Learning Difficulties](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/services/dyslexia-support.md): Expert dyslexia assessments and learning difficulties support for children in the UK. Qualified specialists, clear reports, and school guidance on ChildWize. ## Concerns Pages addressing specific parental concerns about child development, with guidance on when to seek support. - [My Child Isn't Talking](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-not-talking.md): Worried your child isn't talking yet? Learn what's typical, when to seek support, and how ChildWize connects you with speech and language specialists. - [My Child Won't Go to School](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-wont-go-to-school.md): If your child is refusing school, find out what might be behind it and how ChildWize connects you with child psychologists and family therapists. - [My Child Has Meltdowns](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-having-meltdowns.md): If your child has frequent meltdowns, learn what might be behind them and how ChildWize connects you with occupational therapists and psychologists. - [My Child Is Struggling to Read](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-struggling-to-read.md): If your child finds reading difficult, find out what might help and how ChildWize connects you with dyslexia specialists and educational support. - [My Child Is Hitting or Being Aggressive](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-hitting-and-aggressive.md): If your child is hitting, biting, or showing aggressive behaviour, learn what might be behind it and how ChildWize connects you with child specialists. - [My Child Has No Friends](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-has-no-friends.md): If your child struggles to make or keep friends, find out what might help and how ChildWize connects you with child psychologists and therapists. - [My Child Can't Sit Still](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-cant-sit-still.md): If your child can't sit still, is always fidgeting, or struggles to focus, learn what might be going on and how ChildWize can connect you with specialists. - [My Child Is Behind at Nursery](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/concerns/child-behind-at-nursery.md): If your child seems behind at nursery, learn what's typical for their age, when to seek support, and how ChildWize connects you with developmental specialists. ## Age Guides Developmental guidance organised by age group and education stage. - [Early Years (0–3)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/age-guides/early-years.md): A parent-friendly guide to child development from birth to age 3. Learn about milestones, when to seek help, and how ChildWize connects you with specialists. - [Pre-School (3–5)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/age-guides/pre-school.md): Understand your 3–5 year old's development within the EYFS framework. Learn about school readiness, common concerns, and how ChildWize specialists can help. - [Primary School (5–11)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/age-guides/primary-school.md): A guide for parents of primary school children covering KS1 and KS2, learning difficulties, SEN support at school, and how ChildWize specialists can help. - [Secondary School (11–16)](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/age-guides/secondary-school.md): Support for families navigating secondary school, GCSEs, and exam access arrangements. Learn about common challenges and how ChildWize specialists can help. - [Post-16 Transitions](https://www.childwize.co.uk/markdown/age-guides/post-16-transitions.md): Navigate post-16 transitions including EHCPs to 25, preparing for adulthood, DSA, and supported internships. ChildWize specialists can help your family plan ahead.