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Great expectations: experiences of supported living
- Author:
- WERTHEIMER Alison
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 70p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Captures some of the early experiences of supported living for people with learning difficulties via the stories of six people and how they experienced supported living.
Everyday lives, everyday choices for people with learning disabilities and high support needs
- Editor:
- WERTHEIMER Alison
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 127p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the Choice Initiative to explore the way in which those with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities who had high support needs, and in particular, little or no verbal communication, could be empowered to make choices. It is a series of innovative service development projects designed to support people in expressing their preferences and to bring about changes in their lives, either in daytime opportunities, leisure, housing or friendships. Communication in these circumstances is discussed. Chapters cover the choosing of: community activities, work, friends, and how you live. Choice through citizen advocacy, risk and choice, and appropriate staff development and training are addressed.
Meeting the emotional needs of young people with learning disabilities: a booklet for parents and carers
- Author:
- WERTHEIMER Alison
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet helps young people explore and enjoy opportunities in their local area which can help them feel good about themselves .Emotional difficulties are not uncommon amongst adolescents and some young people with learning difficulties will develop mental health problems. They may go through relatively mild and brief periods of being anxious or unhappy, but occasionally they may experience more prolonged or serious difficulties and will need specialist help. The second part of this booklet explains how parents and carers can recognise if this is happening, and where and how they can find help.