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Friends for life: building resilience and emotional wellbeing
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Revised guide summarising the learning to date from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities experience of adapting FRIENDS for Life programme to help children and young people with learning disabilities to manage their feelings better. The programme, often used in schools, teaches children and young people techniques to cope with anxiety and promotes well-being and social (Edited publisher abstract)
Looking for an ordinary life: supporting children with complex health needs and/or dependent on medical technology
- Author:
- DAVIES Jill
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing summarises findings about some of the current issues affecting children and young people with complex health needs (who may also be using medical technology) and their families. It is based on a development project funded by the Department of Health Voluntary Sector Investment Programme and carried out by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. Nearly 40 children (Edited publisher abstract)
Practical guidance on adapting FRIENDS for Life to increase participation: children and young people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
The FRIENDS for Life programme was developed to teach children and young people techniques to cope with anxiety, promote wellbeing and social and emotional skills by using a cognitive behavioural therapy framework in school-based groups. Based on the authors experiences of trialling FRIENDS for Life and Fun FRIENDS activities with children and young people with severe learning disabilities, this guide provides advice on making the programme accessible for children and young people with learning disabilities. The guide is organised into sections on "What we did" and "What we learned" and covers the following areas: getting started, activities, evaluation, session examples and resources. It is aimed at all professionals working with children and young people with learning disabilities in education, health and the voluntary and community sector. (Original abstract)
An ordinary life: supporting families whose child is dependent on medical technology or has complex health needs
- Author:
- DAVIES Jill
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 64p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The booklet is based on the findings of phase 1 of the ‘An Ordinary Life’ project. The aim of the project is to offer information to families who have a child with complex health needs or who is dependent on medical technology about ways they can seek support to lead as ordinary a life as possible. The information in this booklet is based on the experiences of 13 families who have a child with complex health care needs who uses medical technology. They described what life is like for them as a family, the barriers to leading an ordinary life, and what makes their lives better. The booklet is divided into 3 sections. The first, ‘family life’, explores some of the key issues experienced by children and young people and their family members through the families’ stories. The second section, ‘information to help families get an ordinary life – what can make a difference’, provides information and useful links on some of the ideas and practical things that people have used to improve the quality of family life. Finally, the booklet concludes by listing organisations and websites that can provide further information and support.
Recognising fathers: a national survey of fathers who have children with learning disabilities
- Author:
- TOWERS Christine
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 69p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This reports on results of a national survey of fathers who have children with learning disabilities’. It presents the findings from 251 fathers who completed a questionnaire. It highlights that current policies and practices often fail to acknowledge or support fathers in their role as carers and make recommendations to address the situation. Contents include: designing and analysing the survey; survey participants; involvement of fathers; impact on relationships with family and friends; support from family and friends; contact with services; impact on health; impact on paid employment; support with paid employments; recommendations. Appendix includes good practice guidance for practitioners.
Recognising fathers: understanding the issues faced by fathers of children with a learning disability
- Authors:
- TOWERS Christine, SWIFT Paul
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 91p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The lack of support for fathers has been identified in a number of research studies. Support for parents is often targeted at mothers. Fathers may find it difficult to ask for help. Services do not always communicate with fathers who then become marginalised in discussions and decisions about their children. Fathers also need time off to attend visits to hospitals and other services. National family policy is beginning to realise the important contribution fathers make to family life. Strategies need to be developed to promote this contribution and further their involvement. The Recognising Fathers book highlights key findings from the research and makes recommendations to help employers, practitioners and service commissioners understand the issues faced by fathers and engage better with them.
First impressions: emotional and practical support for families of young children with a learning disability: a guide for practitioners and service commissioners
- Author:
- DAVIES Jill
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This project researched the emotional needs of families where there is a child with learning disabilities, from the time of the diagnosis to the age of five years. This was in recognition of the fact that the way parents are told the news of their child's disability and the support they receive is crucial to the future of the whole family . This was achieved through conducting a literature review and a small study. The research involved in-depth interviews with twenty-two parents to find out the following information: how the diagnosis was given to them; what information they received immediately after the diagnosis and in the following couple of years ;what support, both emotional and practical, they received from the time of birth to the age of five years; and what the impact of having a child with a disability was on the family.
First impressions: emotional and practical support for families of a young child with a learning disability
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The research aimed to address the emotional needs of families from the time of diagnosis until the child is five years old and explored four main areas: how the diagnosis was delivered; information given immediately following the diagnosis and during the following years. The emotional and practical support required at this time. The impact on family life, including the effects on other children, extended family and lifestyle. It found that while around half of all parents interviewed received adequate help, most described how they were left in the dark, forced to fight for a diagnosis, received poor information and were left to cope on their own. The research also found that what happens to families in the early stages following a diagnosis is crucial - even relationships between parents can deteriorate because of the strain.
The mental health of children and adolescents with learning disabilities in Britain
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, HATTON Chris
- Publisher:
- Lancaster University; Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- Lancaster
The above-average occurrence of mental health problems among children with learning difficulties may not be linked to their condition. The study, which has been carried out by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities found the higher rate of mental illness could instead be a consequence of life experience. Eric Emerson, professor of disability and health research at Lancaster