Resources
Podcasts
We have produced a selection of podcasts for parents and carers looking after children with a severe learning disability. Available now on Spotify, Apple and Google.
Listen on Google Podcasts
Podcast Topics
A selection of podcasts aimed at supporting the parents and carers of children and young people who have a learning disability. Provided by the Children’s Learning Disability Therapeutic Service in Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland and generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). Intro music by Dr Gareth Lewis.
Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86
Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86
We spend time with Sheila thinking about how we understand behaviour, particularly behaviour that is described as challenging. Some advice is given in how to reduce the likelihood of difficulties occurring and what needs to be thought about when times are tough.
CLDTS Videos – coming soon
Watch our videos, providing strategies to assist you and your child on their journey.
Useful Resources
- Sensory Education Resources
- Teaching, Planning and Assessment Resources – search for SEND resources
- Search for Activities for Autism, Complex Needs and Learning Disability
- Activates and Resources to Make a Meaningful Day
- Sensory Education Resources
- Communication Tools
- Social Stories Comparison Chart
Suggested Websites
Mencap
British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
NHS – Learning Disabilities
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities
Downs Syndrome Association
https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
https://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
The Sleep Charity
https://www.thesleepcharity.org.uk/
Sleep Scotland
Middletown Centre for Autism
https://severe-learning-disability.middletownautism.com/
Related Services
Autism NI
Autism Advisory & Intervention Service (AAIS)
www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-support-services/autism-advisory-intervention-service-aais
Middletown Centre for Autism
National Autistic Society
A-Z of Services
- Follow the Northern Trust
