Karen McKane, The Challenging Behaviour Foundation, writes -

Families caring for sons/daughters with severe learning disabilities can now receive individual telephone support around understanding and managing challenging behaviour for the cost of a local call. 

Some children (and adults) with severe learning disabilities typically display behaviour which may put themselves or others at risk, or which may prevent the use of community facilities or an ordinary home life.  This behaviour may be in the form of aggression, self injury, stereotyped behaviour or disruptive and destructive behaviours.

Whilst anyone may at times display challenging behaviour, the work of the Challenging Behaviour Foundation is aimed at helping those with severe learning disabilities.  Severe learning disability (sometimes referred to as severe intellectual disability or severe mental handicap) is a developmental disability and refers to individuals who have either no speech or limited communication and require support with daily living skills such as dressing and eating.

Family carers experiencing these issues can now access individual information and support from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation Family Support Worker on 0845 602 7885.

Originally started by a parent to provide help and information to other parents, the Challenging Behaviour Foundation’s expertise is now recognized by a growing number of learning disability professionals.  Email support is also available, and families and professionals are invited to contact info@thecbf.org.uk to find out more about the information, resources and support available from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation, which specializes in challenging behaviour associated with severe learning disabilities.  All information, resources and support free to family carers.

For more information contact:  The Challenging Behaviour Foundation, The Old Courthouse, New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME4 6BE, email info@thecbf.org.uk , telephone 01634 838739 (general enquiries) 0845 602 7885 (Family Support Worker) or visit www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk