Growing at home: supporting children and young adults with specialised care
For children and young adults with complex needs, receiving specialised care in their family home creates opportunities to develop confidence, skills, and wellbeing while maintaining crucial family bonds. Here's how professional home support helps young people flourish in familiar surroundings.
When home-based support makes a difference
Home support services can be transformative in various situations:
Complex medical needs
Children requiring medication management
Those needing specialised feeding support
Young people with respiratory assistance requirements
Post-hospital recovery situations
Management of chronic health conditions
Developmental support
Children with autism spectrum disorders
Young people with learning disabilities
Those needing communication assistance
Support for sensory processing differences
Help with developmental milestones
What home care support includes
Our specialised support encompasses:
Personalised care
Assistance with personal care routines adapted to age and abilities
Medication management with age-appropriate involvement
Support with mobility and positioning needs
Help maintaining routines that promote independence
Developmental support
Implementation of therapy recommendations in daily life
Activities that reinforce educational goals
Communication support tailored to individual needs
Play-based learning opportunities
Age-appropriate life skills development
Emotional wellbeing
Consistent relationships with care professionals
Support managing emotions and building resilience
Encouragement of appropriate social interactions
Maintenance of important friendships and community connections
The benefits of home-based support
Supporting children and young adults at home offers unique advantages:
Family integration: home support preserves family dynamics and strengthens bonds while providing needed assistance, keeping parents in their natural role rather than becoming full-time carers.
Familiar environment: children process information and develop skills more effectively in familiar settings where they feel secure and comfortable.
Consistent routines: home-based care allows for seamless implementation of important routines that provide security and predictability.
Community connection: young people maintain connections with their neighbourhood, local friends, and community resources that are crucial for social development.
Creating supportive home environments
Effective home support involves thoughtful adaptation of the home setting:
Accessible spaces: ensuring key areas of the home accommodate any mobility needs while preserving a normal home atmosphere.
Sensory considerations: creating spaces that support sensory regulation with appropriate lighting, sound management, and comfort features.
Learning opportunities: incorporating developmental tools naturally within the home environment rather than creating clinical-feeling spaces.
Growth adaptation: evolving the home setup as children grow, ensuring environments mature appropriately with the young person.
Supporting the whole family
Effective care considers the needs of everyone in the household:
Parent partnership: building collaborative relationships with parents as the experts on their child while providing specialised knowledge.
Sibling inclusion: ensuring siblings feel valued and included rather than overlooked due to the care needs of their brother or sister.
Respite planning: building appropriate breaks for primary caregivers to ensure sustainable family care.
Knowledge transfer: empowering families with skills and understanding that build their confidence in supporting their child.
Newcross Healthcare offers specialised assessment services to determine the right level of support for children and young adults in their home environment. Our experienced team creates personalised care plans that grow and adapt with each young person, ensuring they receive the right balance of care and independence. Contact us to discover how home-based support can help your child thrive while preserving precious family life.
