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Caring for a child with a learning disability

Caring for a child with a learning disability

By: Children's Learning Disability Therapeutic Service
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 A selection of podcasts aimed at supporting the parents and carers of children and young people who have a learning disability. Provided by the Children's Learning Disability Therapeutic Service in Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland and generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). Intro music by Dr Gareth Lewis. Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86© 2025 Children's Learning Disability Therapeutic Service Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
Episodes
  • Understanding behaviour that challenges

    Understanding behaviour that challenges
    Mar 31 2022
    Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 We spend time with Sheila thinking about how we understand behaviour, particularly behaviour that is described as challenging. Some advice is given in how to reduce the likelihood of difficulties occurring and what needs to be thought about when times are tough.
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    26 mins
  • Supporting your child with activities and daily routines to develop their skills

    Supporting your child with activities and daily routines to develop their skills
    Mar 31 2022
    Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 We discuss with Amanda the daily living activities and routines which are so important for a child with a learning disability. Advice is given on how to build up a good day for a child or young person with a learning disability.
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    34 mins
  • Communication needs for a child with a Learning Disability

    Communication needs for a child with a Learning Disability
    Mar 31 2022
    Feedback and suggestions would be very welcome via our short online survey: https://bit.ly/3noBN86 Orlagh shares information and advice on possible communication needs for a child with a learning disability. In the podcast she also provides guidance on practical support strategies.
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    21 mins
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