I can't believe a whole year has gone by since I wrote Our Learning Disabilities Blog Is One Year Old! Thank you to everybody who has subscribed, to our regular readers and…
When we hear the word ‘transition’ in relation to our young adults with additional needs we often think of big changes, maybe like leaving school. It does of course refer…
If like me you are the parent of a young adult with severe learning disabilities you will be familiar, I am sure, with the term ‘best interests.’ But what does…
Last year was the first time we had taken James away on holiday since he moved into supported accommodation. We took him to the Isle of Wight. Don’t get me…
Another year, another Birthday, a time to celebrate with James and those he loves the most. This week was James’ birthday. His 27th. I still can’t actually believe he is…
It's been a different, and interesting, couple of weeks. The reason for that is that I’ve been on jury service, but it has meant that there has had to be…
My students enjoy using maths programs and I find they are a really useful way for them to practise and consolidate their skills. However, the difficulty is finding programs which…
Definition of Stimming – “The repetitive performance of certain physical movements or vocalisations as a form of behaviour by persons with Autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions: self-stimulation” (Oxford Languages). Stimming…
This week marks two years since James moved into his own home in supported accommodation. Time's a funny thing….it seems to pass more quickly the older you get (or is…
Attending appointments with your child or adult with learning disabilities and autism can be very challenging for a number of reasons. It’s likely that over a number of years you…