Learning Disability Today Update – April 2018

Welcome to your
learning disability today update

• Connor Sparrowhawk’s family thank supporters after #JusticeforLB campaign victory
  Southern Health was fined almost £2million after admitting failings when two people died under the Trust’s care.
  Catch up.

• Navigating the ‘neurotypical’ world
  Loren Snow has autism and is interested in exploring why the condition is more commonly diagnosed in males.
  Read the guest blog.

• Our approach to autism support
  Certitude Support Manager Mark Wallis says better understanding ASD (autistic spectrum disorder) has inspired how they provide supported housing for people with the condition.
  Read more.

• People with autism help train 1000 NHS and social care staff
  The training is being provided by people with learning disabilities and autism.
  Find out more.

LDT Study Day! Tickets are available for our LDT Study Day in London on May 15 and our learning and exhibition day, LDT London 2018, follows on November 28. We can now reveal the programme for the study day, which features a masterclass in modern day approaches to behaviour that challenges and an array of expert speakers. Read more.

Don’t forget to check out the Learning Disability Today website, @ldtonline on Twitter and our Facebook page throughout the week for the latest news, views and offers.

Thanks for reading,
Barney Cullum and the Learning Disability Today team