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'How to' guide: how to support young people with learning disabilities and mental health issues
- Author:
- DAVIES Jill
- Publisher:
- National Transition Support Team
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 14p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is a guide aimed at strategic managers and other professionals who come into contact with children and young people with learning disabilities. The guide describes common mental health issues experienced, the key issues and barriers to support for this group, current policy and legislation, and practical ideas in providing support. The guide is supported with four short case studies. A listing of useful websites and resources are included.
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.
Workforce development for people with intellectual disabilities: the perspective from people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- DAVIES Jill, BURKE Christine
- Publishers:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, Health Education England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the results of a consultation with people with a learning disability from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, to investigate what was important to them in order to lead a good life and also the qualities it was important for their workforce to have. The research spoke to 65 people with learning disabilities and five parents (who completed the questionnaires on behalf of their sons/daughters with more complex needs), and received 61 completed questionnaires. The report presents results of the analysis of skills by six different age groups: 12-24 years; 25-34 years; 35-44 years; 45-54 years; 55-64 years; and 65 years and over. People with learning disabilities and parents we spoke to were very keen for people to learn a range of practical skills to lead as independent a life as possible. They also wanted to be supported by practitioners who could: provide them with health advice; help them in maintaining relationships; and help them access leisure activities and services in the community. Some of the most important workforce qualities identified were to be listened to, be patient, have a happy and positive attitude, be given a voice, and be reliable and punctual. People from the focus groups believed that having the support from someone with those qualities made a huge difference to their lives. The report recommends that all curricula for the workforce have values based on the social model of disability and involve people with learning disabilities to make this possible. (Edited publisher abstract)
My kind of future: a workbook to help young people with learning disabilities prepare for the future
- Authors:
- DAVIES Jill, PEARCE-NEUDORF Justin
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 85p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A workbook to help for people with learning disabilities to plan for the future when they leave school or college. The booklet is in eight sections. They cover: person centred planning, staying healthy, getting ready for work, planning your own support, keeping in touch with friends, getting around, moving into your own home, and looking after your money. Each section includes useful information and exercises to complete.
Prepared for the future?: information to prepare families when a young person with a learning disability is leaving school or college
- Authors:
- MORGAN Hazel, DAVIES Jill
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, in the second phase of its What Kind of future? project, has worked with young people who have Down’s syndrome. This booklet has been prepared on the basis of what the participants have said would be helpful. It provides information on: the role of family and friends; government support and initiatives; personalisation and person centred planning; access to care; further education and specialist colleges; employment opportunities, including voluntary work and supported employment; daytime, evening and weekend activities; friendships; short term breaks; moving from the family home and housing; health; support for carers; and how and where to complain in case of difficulties. Each section is written in non technical language and provides contact details, real life experiences and a checklist of what needs to be considered.