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    Friday, May 10, 2019

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A Family Perspective

Jun
25

Join us in signing and sharing this petition

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Prevent avoidable deaths by making autism/learning disability training mandatory. You may have seen Oliver McGowan’s tragic death in the news recently. We’re hoping you can join us in trying to make something positive come out of a tragic avoidable death. Oliver, who had autism, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and epilepsy tragically died in November 2016. […]

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Mar
17

Transition and Why It Is Important to Be Informed

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For many parents who have children with learning disabilities and complex support needs, the transition from childrens’ to adults’ social services can be a daunting time. In the UK around 40,000 children and young people with complex physical health needs are in this transition phase, with many hurdles to overcome due to the numerous changes […]

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News

Nov
30

The A Word Review

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The return of the BBC drama ‘The A Word’ has been welcomed by many. The series focuses on a family who, in the first series, received a diagnosis of autism for their son, Joe, and showed the reaction of the family and community while beginning to explore the challenges of accepting the diagnosis. In the […]

Oct
16

A Lonely Society

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Listening to Lucy Hurst Brown on ‘A Lonely Society’ (originally aired on Radio 4, available on BBC iPlayer) was a poignant reminder of how far we, as a society, still must come towards true integration of all. Hurst Brown reflected on her life’s work – helping to move people out of institutions into supported living […]

Sep
19

Neurotribes by Steve Silberman

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In our new review series, we will be looking at inspirational reading for those who live or work with anyone with autism or a learning difficulty. Our second book, Neurotribes by Steve Silberman, is an impressive and wide-reaching book, tracing the history of autism in depth and with a humanity that led him to being […]

Aug
3

Special Olympics National Summer Games

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The 10th Special Olympics National Summer Games will take place in Sheffield across a number of sporting venues between 7-12 August 2017. This event is the country’s largest multi-sports competition for athletes with learning disabilities. Around 2,600 athletes of all ages and abilities from across the country will come together to compete in 19 sports. […]

Jul
18

Book Review – Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight by Naoki Higashida

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In our new review series, we will be looking at recommended reading for those who live or work with anyone with autism or a learning difficulty. Our first book, Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight is Naoki Higashida’s second memoir providing an insight into the world of a young adult with non-verbal autism. “Illumination […]

May
22

Leaving a Legacy

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Planning for a future in which you are no longer around is always difficult but for parents of a child with learning disabilities there are added concerns. Finding the right provision for your child is essential and can help put your mind at rest that they will be well supported even if you are not […]