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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
N.Ireland - Where to Begin?
While many families feel daunted and under supported as they think about future options for their sons or daughters, 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 individuals with severe learning disabilities who are described as having challenging behaviour. It is hoped that it will provide the tools families may require as they start to plan for future support and opportunities for their sons and daughters, including education, housing, employment and community involvement for the individual.
For more general information for families facing transition from children’s services to adult services we suggest the following starting points:
- Mencap’s Information Services in Northern Ireland: ‘What Next?’ A tool for parents, carers and young people who are preparing to leave school. Visit www.mencap.co.uk or telephone (0845) 7636227. For your local Mencap service contact: Northern Area – (028) 2766 6666, Southern Area – (028) 37528767, Eastern Area – (028) 9049 2666, Western Area – (028) 7126 2227
- Contact a Family Northern Ireland: There is a newsletter available three times a year with relevant information for families who care for children with additional needs. Email nireland.office@cafamily.org.uk or telephone Contact a Family NI (028) 9262 7552
- Autism NI: Offer an information pack downloadable from their website, which gives a list of useful books and resources available on Transition – visit www.autismni.org or telephone (028) 90401729
One thing we would say to all parents: 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..