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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.
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.