This is a practical guide for parents and caregivers of teenagers with disabilities, focusing on developing life skills to prepare them for adulthood. The guide covers: Transitioning from childhood to more teenage-appropriate routines, promoting independence in personal care like bathing, eating, and sleep habits. It…
The resource is a set of 10 information sheets which aims to provide practitioners with knowledge and skills to support children who may have Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The first sheet introduces FASD, noting it is an umbrella term for the range of effects…
This comprehensive booklet is specifically designed to support parents or carers of disabled children who may have concerns about their child’s behavior. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help understand and manage the behavioral challenges that may arise in caring for a disabled…
“Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation: How to Help Your Child” is a helpful parents’ booklet that offers practical guidance for understanding and supporting children with sensory processing difficulties. The booklet covers the basics of sensory integration, including the eight senses involved, and explores common sensory challenges…
The Sensory Strategies: Teenager Information Pack is a comprehensive resource designed to provide valuable insights and practical advice for teenagers and parents navigating sensory processing difficulties. It covers topics such as understanding sensory processing, exploring sensory processing differences in young people, transitioning to teenage routines,…
The following stories illustrate how people living with sensory differences may find those differences impact their day. Some sensory differences can have positive impacts, such as a keen eye for detail or a rich enjoyment of music. The stories focus on the challenges of sensory…
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS): A GUIDE FOR PARENTS & CARERS The guide contains advice for parents and carers on how to talk to children about coronavirus. Click here to view/download A CARTOON BOOK FOR COVID-19 AWARENESS A cartoon book for children explaining what…
The “When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens,” is a resource provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. It is designed to support teenagers who have a sibling with cancer. Click here to view/download…
Pictures of My Journey is a 28-page illustrated activity book created by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for children ages 5-12 undergoing cancer treatment. The book uses engaging activities like coloring, matching games, word scrambles, puzzles, drawing, and journaling prompts to help children process and…
This leaflet serves as a helpful guide specifically designed for disabled young people to learn about growing up, sex, and relationships. Whether you’re into team sports, have a passion for geography, or enjoy going to the cinema, young people, including those who are disabled, have…
The guide aims to provide comprehensive advice and tips to parents of disabled children about sex and relationships. When we say ‘disabled children,’ we mean children who may have any kind of impairment, special educational needs, or a health or genetic condition. The focus is…