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Scotland - Where to Begin?

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 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:

  • Changing Childhoods? (2006): A report from the National Implementation Group of ‘The same as you?’ www.scotland.gov.uk or Tel 0131 622 8283
  • Make my Day! (2006): A report on Day Services from the National Implementation Group of ‘The Same As You?’ www.scotland.gov.uk or Tel 0131 622 8283 
  • 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)
  • Thinking Ahead in Fife (2006): A handbook for families. Published by Fife Council, email fife.council@fife.gov.uk or Tel 01592 414141.
  • Moving on to Adult Life: A Resource Pack Written by Families for Families. Published by Outside the Box www.otbds.org or Tel. 0141 445 3062  
  • Post-16 Transition in Scotland. Published by Contact a Family www.cafamily.org.uk  or Tel 020 7608 8700.
  • Enable Scotland’s Transition DVD: an interactive CD-Rom aimed at young people with learning disabilities.  Tel 0141 226 4541 or email enable@enable.org.uk

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.