Introduction

This page has helpful resources for parents, carers and anyone who supports children with learning disabilities.

Handouts

Download our handout on the ABC Model (Word, 163 kb)

Learn more about the Behaviour Volcano by downloading our guide (Word, 124 kb)

Download our handout on Using Visuals (Word, 1 MB)

Learn more about The Hand Rule by downloading our guide (Word, 98kb)

Videos

The Facing the Challenge team has collaborated with some of the incredible parents we support to create a five-part educational series about supporting children with a Learning Disability.

In each episode, parents open up about the real challenges they’ve faced and share what’s helped them along the way. You’ll also hear from clinicians who explain things clearly and share simple, practical strategies to help children thrive and reach their full potential.

If you're a parent or carer and have concerns about your child's development, please speak with your Health Visitor or GP. They can assess your concerns and refer your child to specialist services if needed.

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Part One

Understanding a diagnosis of global developmental delay (GDD) and a Learning Disability (LD). Video One includes information from clinicians and a parent with lived experience. Video Two contains some additional information from the clinicians in Video One.

Part Two

Understanding communication and how to support children with communication difficulties. Video One includes information from a clinician and a parent with lived experience. Video Two contains some additional information from the clinician in Video One.

Part Three 

An introduction to the Behaviour Volcano, a visual tool that helps us understand behaviour. The video includes information from a clinician and a parent with lived experience.

Part Four

How to understand behaviour and work out why it happens. Video One includes information from a clinician and a parent with lived experience. Video Two contains some additional information from the clinician in Video One.

Part Five

Understanding the senses and sensory needs of children with developmental difficulties. Video One includes information from a clinician and a parent with lived experience. Video Two contains some additional information from the clinician in Video One.