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RESOURCES:Disabilities
This page brings together links to resources which have been specially developed for students with various disabilities or learning difficulties, and with other mainstream resources which have been successfully used or adapted for use with students with mild to moderate learning difficulties
Head on Productions (see telephone numbers and EMail in our links page) - for body boards which encourage the expression of emotions and describe body parts.
Life Support Productions have a number of resources, including Jasonīs Private world and Kylieīs Private World. The company has recently received this review (further information like this is on their website)
FIRST REVIEW
"Some people may find this very watchable DVD a bit challenging and difficult particularly perhaps for those who have cared for and protected their child into adult hood. One of the many great things about this resource is that it is easy to use again and again to reassure and reinforce the learning. It is also not just about sex, the issues about why it is good to look after yourself are covered well.
Each section has a brief written preview so the viewer knows what to expect and can easily explain to someone they are assisting what is about to be shown. You can then select the gender specific information male (Jason) or female (Kylie). I find this feature extremely useful and informative as it can help and be used to broaden peoples understanding of issues that affect the opposite sex. This is something many of us rarely get good and reliable information upon and is invaluable to teaching young and older people about issues that it is sometimes hard to confront.
Privacy and the need to let some people know that you are having sex, where to get advice and the importance of enjoying it are carefully emphasised as is respecting each other and only having sex if you both want to. The messages of consent and knowing when to walk away and not harass or be harassed are explained and reinforced through all the sections of the DVD.
I found it refreshing and more importantly reassuring in its clear and no nonsense approach skilfully reinforcing important messages concerning a personīs rights to protect themselves and how to reinforce this when being persistently bothered or harassed. These are vital lessons at every age and even more important when roles and the power of the many differing relationships vulnerable people have in trying to carry on an independent lifestyle.
I commend this DVD to all people who work in areas that involve intimate care and advice, a worthwhile resource for any parent as well."
Review by Chris Brown M.A. C.Q.S.W.
Representations and Complaints Officer,
The Childrenīs Society.
SECOND REVIEW
īThis is a genuinely useful example of new technologies being put to the best use. Where the previous video was the best in its class, this resource builds on that. Key features which were appreciated by both workers and young people were the creative design, ease of use and particularly the fact that this format allows the user to work quickly round to find the subjects of most interest.
Young people found it entertaining and fun and appreciated the interactive aspect of being able to control what they viewed. Workers similarly found it useful to be able to quickly look at a particular topic and involve the group...... Like the video, we all felt that although designed with young people with learning difficulties or special needs in mind, the DVD was accessible and fun for all. Everyone found it easy to use, well designed & non-threatening......
This resource represents an excellent new aid for those working with all types of young people in the field of relationships, self esteem and sexual health..... We would strongly recommend this resource for other teams in the field.ī
Morag Reid ~ Outreach & Education Manager
Wirral Brook
Me and UsA site developed by the writer of Taught not Caught, for the production and sale of sex education resources, including anatomically correct dolls. Taught not Caught is still a popular book first published in the 1980īs written by Hilary Dixon and Gill Mullinar
Information Plus, a social learning software site
and TACADE are also providers of some excellent sex education materials suitable for using with students with learning disabilities.
BARNARDOS the childrenīs charity.
Care - Training Associates - Quality training for care and education professionals
CONNECTS the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities portal.
The Mental Health Foundation
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
People First supports people with learning disabilities to live in a large variety of ordinary houses, flats and maisonettes throughout Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry and South Warwickshire
Northamptonshire People in Action
The Institute of Independent Living - One of the best sites on the net for learning difficulty based information and resources.
The Childrenīs Society - a leading charity focuses on children and young people, their rights, and practical help they may need.
The Who Cares Trust campaigns for the rights of children in care.
The Following WEBSITES were recommended by TOM SHAKESPEARE in his paper from the NANCSH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM (March 2004)later published as an article in NANCSH Journal (2004)
Sexual Health
Intimate Encounters
The British Medical Association web site includes reference in its library section to some of Life Support Productions Resources
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