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Through personalised interventions, collaboration with health professionals, and ongoing support, speech therapy empowers people and their support network to manage and reduce behaviours that challenge, ultimately improving their quality of life....

Our therapists understand the challenges that people who require complex care face. That's why they undergo extensive training focused on health and well-being. Our therapy team is dedicated to helping people decide how to navigate their feelings and manage their own behaviours, leading to a more fulfilled life....

How an autistic child experiences the world around them highly depends on their neurodivergent mind. Their unique way of sensory processing and processing information is an important part of their rich inner worlds. It's essential that autistic children engage in autism-friendly activities to ensure that they are stimulated and find the process of learning fun and enjoyable. ...

Navigating a mental health crisis demands a keen awareness of subtle signs—profound shifts in mood, extreme fatigue, or persistent anxiety. Swiftly reaching out to a mental health professional becomes an anchor in times of crisis, as their expertise guides the journey to stability. Recognising mental health emergencies as urgent highlights the impact of timely support. Let's cultivate a caring society that values mental health just as much as physical health, making getting treatment not just a choice but an empathic imperative....

A common goal between healthcare providers and case commissioners' is to improve the health and well-being of the individuals they serve through various means. These goals may include access to appropriate healthcare services and the coordination of care across different providers and settings to promote continuity and effectiveness. Additionally, they aim to support individuals in managing chronic conditions, achieving optimal health outcomes, and empowering individuals and their families to participate actively in their care and decision-making processes....

Safeguarding policies and procedures cover a wide range of issues, including child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and radicalisation. They also include guidance on how to recognise signs of abuse, how to respond to concerns, and how to report them to the right local authorities. Safeguarding children involves ensuring that they are protected from hostile environments and have the opportunity to grow up in safe and supportive environments....

While occupational therapists are often associated with hospitals and clinics, they also work in schools, community settings, and people's homes. Rather than focusing solely on the challenges, occupational therapists often use a strengths-based approach, supporting the individual's strengths and abilities. Therefore, early intervention with occupational therapy (OT) can significantly impact the development of children with a global development delay (GDD)....

Each behaviour serves a purpose. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) helps individuals, particularly children, learn new behaviours to replace challenging ones. It can also support autistic people and people living with intellectual difficulties, developmental differences and social challenges....

Global developmental delay (GDD) can significantly impact learning by affecting a child's ability to reach developmental milestones. Academic skills may also be challenging, requiring additional support and accommodations to access the curriculum and make progress. Therefore, early intervention and individualised support can help individuals overcome challenges and reach their full potential in learning and development....

Masking can have a significant impact on mental health, with studies indicating that individuals who engage in masking behaviours may be at higher risk of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Autistic individuals who engage in masking may also have unique support needs, requiring strategies that are holistic and person-centred....

In the UK, the adoption of strengths-based practices and approaches varies across different sectors and regions. While there is no specific data on the exact percentage of usage, strengths-based approaches have been increasingly integrated into social care and other services. For example, the Care Act 2014 emphasises the importance of strengths-based assessments and support planning in social care....

Masking is a coping mechanism often observed in individuals within the autism spectrum. However, not everyone on the spectrum engages in masking to the same extent or in the same way. The impact of masking on mental health should not go unnoticed. We need to create accepting and inclusive environments that can help reduce the need for masking and support better emotional health outcomes....