Just Ask!
Child development helpline available on Tuesdays 2pm-5pm
077854 77686

This Highland enquiry line is for parents, carers and professionals. If you have any questions or concerns you can talk to an:

• Occupational therapist
• Educational psychologist,
• Dietician,
• Physiotherapist,
• Primary mental health worker
• Speech & Language therapist

077854 77686

Frazzled Fred  - The Sensory World of Autism  - watch the new video!

You may be familiar with the Pines Frazzled Fred booklet on sensory issues in autism. This is now available as a film too, featuring Sharon and Rachael from the Pines team. Find out more by

• watching the video
• reading the book. Frazzled Fred Brochure.pdf

Telling Your Child About a Diagnosis

Knowing what to tell a child can be very difficult for parents and carers. This positive presentation emphasises that autism is a difference, not a deficit, and looks at how, when and what to tell a child about their diagnosis. Speaker: Rachael Geddes from the Pines team, filmed in May 2019, running time 1 hour 7 mins. Watch the film here

Pines Support Sessions 2019

The National Autistic Society Scotland and Chip+ have monthly events running in 2019, for those supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental issues including autism. Parents and carers do not need to book, just come along. Professionals can book for any event by emailing the.pines@highland.gov.uk or calling 01463 720030.

The complete list of 2019 events can be seen here Pines support sessions Dates January - December 2019.docx.