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Lived experience
Learning disability and social connections in old age
In this exclusive extract from 'Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities to Have a Good Life as They Grow…
“I don’t sleep, I rest” – navigating nighttime in a…
"Restless nights aren’t always hours of busy heightened activity into the early hours, or absolute melt-down. It’s…
Understanding cerebral palsy – what is it and what are its effects?
Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that primarily affect coordination, movement, and muscle tone. ‘Cerebral’…
Why learning disability campaigning makes business sense
Harrow Mencap's Information, Communications and Engagement Coordinator, Edward Rowe, makes the case for why…
Social distancing is no ‘blessing in disguise’ for autistic people…
Social distancing means I am unable to see the small group of friends who understand me, I knew that I would…
Lived experience: how disability football changed my life
Football changed James Parker’s life. Part of his childhood in a mainstream school was spent friendless and…
Lived experience: what does a family in crisis look like
Autistic adults and families are being pushed to crisis as they try to cope with the coronavirus lockdown that has…
Lived experince: being admitted to a psychiatric unit
Emily Katy uses her experience of being admitted to a psychiatric unit to highlight the adjustments that can be…
Are autism and ADHD symptoms of the same underlying condition?
Studies have revealed symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in around two thirds of autistic…
How to manage sensory overloads
How to manage sensory overloads. In this article, 17-year-old autistic author Siena Castellon describes the…
How to get the most out of your sensory room
Joanna Grace is a Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, author, trainer, TEDx speaker, and Founder of The…
Learning disability nursing: the past, present, and future
Learning disability nursing helps people with learning disabilities be supported to access the healthcare treatment…