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how to make a visual timetable , printable?

My daughter is 18 and has Down Syndrome, I am trying to find some sort of resource where I can make her a visual timetable of her daily activities. I have...

My daughter is 18 and has Down Syndrome, I am trying to find some sort of resour...

•5 years ago

How to help your child be successful with behaviour? Where to start? How you can help as a parent?

Help “is” available! How to help your child be successful with behaviour? Where to start? How can you as a parent help? Difficult or challenging behaviour...

Help “is” available! How to help your child be successful with behaviour? Where...

Expert•5 years ago

Does art therapy help cerebral palsy?

Hi all, hope you’re well and safe. I had a couple of questions to ask: Does art therapy help CP? If so, how does it accomplish that? Can CP impact...

Hi all, hope you’re well and safe. I had a couple of questions to ask: Does art ...

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Depression and anxiety in autism

What causes the feeling of anxiety and/or depression in people with autism? Is it felt by children with autism? What can be done to overcome anxiety and...

What causes the feeling of anxiety and/or depression in people with autism? Is ...

•5 years ago

Advice Needed

Hi, I just want some advice or thoughts - I first made a post December 2019 my son who was is 20 yrs old and Autistic with learning difficulties at the time...

Hi, I just want some advice or thoughts - I first made a post December 2019 my s...

•5 years ago

NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace mobile app launched

The NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace mobile app launched today in England and Wales. 📱 We have easy read information about it on our website that says more about...

The NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace mobile app launched today in England and Wales. ...

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What are some of the learning challenges faced by a person with Down syndrome?

What are the learning challenges faced by a person with Down syndrome? Are there any non academic or any subtle clinical ways to help overcome these challenges...

What are the learning challenges faced by a person with Down syndrome? Are there...

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How has art as a form of therapy helped with autism and learning challenges?

How does art help with overcoming learning challenges for individuals with autism? Is it very effective or not effective? How does it help overcome any...

How does art help with overcoming learning challenges for individuals with autis...

•5 years ago

What needs to happen to make the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives?

Don't miss our latest poll:...

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single, caring for an adult in my home, can't bubble

My situation must be pretty common - I am single and I care for my adult son who has LD. as we are two adults in the house, I can't bubble with my parents -...

My situation must be pretty common - I am single and I care for my adult son who...

•5 years ago

Flu jabs

I wondered if you have had trouble getting a flu jab? We have heard stories of shortages and confusion at GP surgeries. Thanks Sarah

I wondered if you have had trouble getting a flu jab? We have heard stories of ...

•5 years ago

Possible autism.

Possible autism. 32. Ordered a digital diagnosis pack. Does anyone know how it works? Thanks.

Possible autism. 32. Ordered a digital diagnosis pack. Does anyone know how it w...

•5 years ago

Final post on Relationships and Sexual Health event

This week we have covered many different topics under the umbrella of relationships and sexual health! Including •Digital boundaries...

This week we have covered many different topics under the umbrella of relationsh...

Expert•5 years ago

Restrictions in Respite services

Hi I run a respite service for people with a learning disability I am interested to know how other respite services are managing with the current...

Hi I run a respite service for people with a learning disability I am interest...

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How do I even start talking about sex and relationships with my teenager?

1. Understand that ALL young people have the right to explore their sexuality. 2. Choose a calm, quiet, safe environment to talk. 3. You don't have to (and...

1. Understand that ALL young people have the right to explore their sexuality. 2...

Expert•5 years ago

College

Hey everyone My first day back at face to face college went well even though I was anxious at first. It was all very strange. There were people to take you to...

Hey everyone My first day back at face to face college went well even though I ...

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Consent

Consent can and should be taught from a young age and continuously reinforced. An easy example of this is respecting a child's right to decide if they want a...

Consent can and should be taught from a young age and continuously reinforced. A...

Expert•5 years ago

Sense charity offer support online to tackle loneliness and isolation

Sense have a range of virtual and online support available. Find out more - https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/online-support/ Sense supports...

Sense have a range of virtual and online support available. Find out more - h...

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Sex positive approach

At Brook we believe •Every young person has equal rights to express their own sexuality and gender. •Every young person should have the same access to...

At Brook we believe •Every young person has equal rights to express their own s...

Expert•5 years ago

New rules about how many people you can meet

Hello I am sure know that the rules about how many people you can meet have just changed. In England you are only allowed to meet in groups of six people or...

Hello I am sure know that the rules about how many people you can meet have just...

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Daughter has been diagnosed with GDD

Hi, my daughter is 2 and a half and has been diagnosed with GDD, she is on waiting lists for all kinds of help, I was just wondering if anyone had any...

Hi, my daughter is 2 and a half and has been diagnosed with GDD, she is on waiti...

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Digital boundaries

The online world comes with so many amazing possibilities. Opportunities to connect with people you would never usually connect to if not for dating apps,...

The online world comes with so many amazing possibilities. Opportunities to conn...

Expert•5 years ago

Got a question about relationships or sexual health?

Amber, from Brook (https://www.brook.org.uk/), is here all week to share ideas and answer any questions you have about relationships, sex, bodies, online...

Amber, from Brook (https://www.brook.org.uk/), is here all week to share ideas a...

•5 years ago

Global development delay

Hi I have a 2 and half year old with a global development delay, he doesn’t walk. Stands if I stand him up he’s non verbal apart from a handful of words....

Hi I have a 2 and half year old with a global development delay, he doesn’t walk...

•5 years ago

Hello there!

I am here on the forum for the next week talking all things relationships and sexual health. My name is Amber and I spend my days teaching about...

I am here on the forum for the next week talking all things relationships and se...

Expert•5 years ago

New expert event about relationships starts on Monday (14 September)

From Monday, Amber from Brook (brook.org.uk/) will be here to talk about relationships, sexual health and learning disability. Amber can help with your...

From Monday, Amber from Brook (brook.org.uk/) will be here to talk about relatio...

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Financial assessment

Need help with financial assessment for young adult with Asd/ld. What can I put as expenses as LA want over 200pm. Lives,at home with family. Has incontinence...

Need help with financial assessment for young adult with Asd/ld. What can I put ...

•5 years ago

Got a question about school or education?

There is still time to ask Adam, our expert, a question about anything to do with going back to school....

There is still time to ask Adam, our expert, a question about anything to do wit...

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GriefChat - talk to a trained bereavement counsellor

Hello There are been quite a few posts recently from people who have lost someone. I wanted to let you know about GriefChat which is available on Mencap's...

Hello There are been quite a few posts recently from people who have lost someo...

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Low rate mobility - vehicle entitlement

Hi there, I’m just posting as my friend has recently passed her driving test and was over the moon as independent travel really is a necessity for her and...

Hi there, I’m just posting as my friend has recently passed her driving test a...

•5 years ago

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