Positive behaviour support (PBS) aims to understand what behaviours that challenge tell us so that the person with learning disabilities or autism can have their needs met in better ways.
How to spot the signs that someone might have an acquired brain injury and what to consider when assessing them.
Tips on communication techniques when supporting adults with learning disabilities.
How to recognise forced marriage of people with learning disabilities and the appropriate action to take when there is a risk of it happening.
Recognising the signs and symptoms of dementia in adults with learning disabilities and how to assess and diagnose the condition.
Experts, including parents, discuss the negative perceptions and stereotypes that parents with learning disabilities can face, how social workers can build good relationships with parents, and how to make parenting assessments a more positive, supportive and constructive experience.
Experts, including parents, discuss the negative perceptions and stereotypes that parents with learning disabilities can face, how social workers can build good relationships with parents, and how to make parenting assessments a more positive, supportive and constructive experience.
This guide describes the signs and symptoms to look out for to identify adults with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. It looks at the diagnostic pathway, as well as the challenges in assessing the care and support needs of someone with FASD.