Caring for a child with a learning disability

About Caring for a child with a learning disability

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

Publisher

Children's Learning Disability Therapeutic Service

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2022

Latest episode

31 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Mar 2022

   Understanding behaviour that challenges

   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.

2. 

   31 Mar 2022

   Supporting your child with activities and daily routines to develop their skills

   Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 We discuss with Amanda the daily living activities and routines which are so important for a child with a learning disability. Advice is given on how to build up a good day for a child or young person with a learning disability.

3. 

   31 Mar 2022

   Communication needs for a child with a Learning Disability

   Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 Orlagh shares information and advice on possible communication needs for a child with a learning disability. In the podcast she also provides guidance on practical support strategies.

4. 

   31 Mar 2022

   What is a learning disability?

   Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 Exploring the definition of learning disability and helping carers understanding different terminology used, Sharon gives some advice regarding adjusting to a life with learning disability.

5. 

   31 Mar 2022

   Understanding sleep needs for a child with a Learning Disability

   Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 Sarah gives advice and support about some of the difficulties that may be experienced with sleep when you have a child with a learning disability and talks some practical steps to consider to assist with sleep routines.

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