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How to Have a Powerful and Positive Restorative Conversation

January 2, 2024

Article

Creating accessible restorative conversations for post-incident support.

Effective De-escalation in Complex Needs Services | Doremi Littlewood & Simon Holding

January 1, 2024

Podcast

We explore the importance of self-awareness to build strong therapeutic relationships with service users.

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6 Ways to Write an Effective Individual Support Plan

December 22, 2023

Article

How to ensure Individual Support Plans/ Behaviour Plans are useful working documents.

Talking Behaviour: Celebrating Neurodiversity Resource Pack

December 20, 2023

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Accompanying resource pack for the Talking Behaviour Episode: Celebrating Neurodiversity.

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Practical Ways to Break Down Tasks

December 19, 2023

Article

7 strategies to help make tasks more manageable for individuals in our care.

Staff member using take up time to support an individual process information

What Does Take-Up Time Look Like in our Settings?

December 15, 2023

Article

Helpful strategies to encourage take-up time to reduce cognitive load and support processing skills.

Individual Support Plan Template

December 4, 2023

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An editable template example for writing individual support plans, including supportive strategies.

Talking Behaviour: Celebrating Neurodiversity

December 3, 2023

Video

Team Teach Trainer, Mica Coleman Jones, meets with Jonathan Newport to discuss neurodiversity.

How to Write an Effective Pen Portrait

November 30, 2023

Article

Write a pen portrait that captures essential information to improve staff understanding of individual needs.

Pen Portrait Template

November 29, 2023

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Use this editable pen portrait template to create a one-page information sheet about an individual's needs and preferences.

Communication Passport Template

November 28, 2023

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An editable template to record information and personal preferences for use between and within services.

Adult with learning disabilities talking with support staff about bereavement

Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities Through Bereavement

November 24, 2023

Article

6 practical ways to support individuals with learning disabilities through the grieving process.

Individual in wheelchair talking to an individual on a stool about trauma.

Trauma-Informed Practice: How Experiences Influence Behaviour

November 16, 2023

Article

A look at what trauma is, what 'trauma-informed practice' means, and how experiences influence behaviour.

Individual with LEarning disabilities and dementia being supported on a walk

Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Dementia

November 14, 2023

Article

5 key areas to support and practical strategies to ensure individuals can live well with dementia.

Reducing Risk When Accessing Community Service Providers

November 11, 2023

Article

5 strategies to support working with community services to transform visits into positive experiences.