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making a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities
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N.Ireland - Know who can Help

There are a range of people that may be available to provide you with advice. Any of these could be a starting point to signpost you to sources of support.

Voluntary Organisations provide a range of information, support and advice. Some provide general information (e.g. Mencap, Skills NI etc), and some provide more specialised information for people with specific needs.

The specific support that the Challenging Behaviour Foundation can provide for families caring for sons/daughters with severe learning disabilities who are described as having challenging behaviour is explained in the section 'What Next?'

Transition support 

Within Northern Ireland there are two Transition Coordinators for each board area and their role is giving advice and support to pupils who have a special education statement.  Their role includes creating and implementing a person centred plan by working with the pupil, parents, school, careers service, health and social care trust professionals and health transition workers, voluntary and any other agencies involved. It is their job to oversee the provision of comprehensive and coordinated services and guidance about the choices available.

Transition Service contact details: