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The Challenging Behaviour Foundation Website
making a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities
Registered charity no. 1060714
England - Where to Begin?
In this guide, the term transition will be used mostly to describe the period during which a young person is preparing to move into adulthood. This will involve moving from child to adult services, and will encompass planning for future support and opportunities including education, housing, employment and community involvement for the individual.
While many families feel daunted and under supported as they approach transition, there is an abundance of information available - if only you know where to look!
The purpose of this pack is to provide information specific to the needs of families caring for young people with severe learning disabilities who are described as having challenging behaviour. It is hoped that it will provide the tools families may require during the transition process, to help ensure a good quality of life for their sons and daughters as they move into adulthood.
For more general information we suggest the following starting points:
- Transition Information Network: "My future choices" (free magazine) published 3 times a year. Telephone 0207 843 6006 or email tin@ncb.org.uk or visit www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk
- All Change: Transition into adult life - resource pack produced by HFT/ Pavilion. £65.95, available to parent carers for £15. Telephone 0870 161 3505 or visit www.hft.org.uk
- Progress Magazine: a free 60 page magazine "aiding positive planning for your transition options". Available from your local Parent Partnership service (Tel. 0207 843 6058), Mencap (Tel. 0808 808 1111) or Contact a Family (Tel. 020 7608 8700)
One thing we would say to all parents is: it's never too soon to start thinking about future options for your son or daughter, particularly if they have severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.
We hope this information is helpful. Please contact us with any comments/suggestions as this will help us to improve and develop the information we provide.