Our Children’s Learning Disability Therapeutic Service provides a therapeutic service for children and young people up to 18 years old who have severe learning disabilities. Our goal is to support their emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs through working closely with the child, their families, and carers.
How we can help
We offer support for a range of issues including sleep difficulties, mental health problems, trauma related issues, communication difficulties or behaviours experienced as challenging.
Assessment
An initial assessment helps us understand some of the issues you and your child may face. If appropriate, we’ll then discuss how CLDTS can best support you. If further assessment is required this might include questionnaires, observations and communication assessments.
Support and treatment
With a better understanding of your child’s needs, we’ll then explore interventions that could help. This might range from developing a Positive Behaviour Support Plan, direct therapeutic work with your child, and teaching new skills to help families cope with their social and emotional difficulties.
We may also offer early interventions through training and support for families, carers, schools, and other professionals involved in the child’s life. We may discuss prescribing medication for this is felt to be appropriate.
How to contact us
Children’s Learning Disability Therapeutic Service
- Telephone: 028 2563 5510
- Email: involvement.cts@northerntrust.hscni.net
How to access the service
You can be referred to the Children’s Learning Disability Therapeutic Service by your child’s school or any professional who knows your child well.
You can also contact the service directly to make a self-referral.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Useful resources
We have developed a range of resources to support children with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers.
These therapeutic resources are designed to provide practical advice, helpful strategies, and accessible information to support learning, development, and day-to-day wellbeing.