💬 Really interesting discussion exploring best practice for working with parents with learning disabilities & difficulties.
The importance of relationship-based, trauma informed practice is emphasised. Take the time to build positive, open relationships.
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Beth outlines some worries & concerns that parents with learning disabilities & difficulties might feel about engaging with social work services.
We must be considerate, understanding & supportive. The importance of good, clear communication is also highlighted.
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We also hear from Beth Tarleton, Senior Lecturer at
Norah Fry Centre for Disability Studies who explains what social workers need to know when working with parents with learning disabilities & learning difficulties.
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Any professionals working with parents with a learning disability who'd like to find out more about substituted parenting and reflect on their own policies and practice can sign up for 1 of 3 free @wtpn_bris webinars on 27, 29 or 30 June: https://t.co/L6TiYZuiFA
Joint working between adult and children's services is so important to ensure parents with a learning disability get the right support. #SubstitutedParenting@wtpn_bris New guidance in Wales covers this issue https://t.co/2VqvV32UcO
Calling all lawyers and social workers working with parents with learning disabilities - important research on a study on 'substituted parenting' from @UoBrisSPS, (online) report launch on 7 June https://t.co/SXs1yh8C64
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities we ask:
What is “Substituted parenting”?
What does this mean in the family court for parents with #LearningDisability?
https://t.co/LjRh70Dqdc