Supporting Parents with Learning Disabilities - Good Practice Guidance Easy Read

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Parents with learning disabilities

We know that:

• parents with learning disabilities are among the poorest and most disadvantaged parents
• they are more likely than other parents to have their children looked after by Social Services

We also know that parents with learning disabilities can be good parents and give their children a good start in life... so long as they get the right help and support.

Source: valuingpeople.gov.uk

All About ADHD

A booklet for parents and carers of a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or for anyone wondering if their child may have ADHD. It is also useful for relatives, friends, teachers and GPs or health visitors. This booklet will also give you answers to some of the most common questions, point you in the direction of more detailed publications and provide details of organisations that can help

Source: Mental Health Foundation (UK)

Help Your Child Gain Control Over Asthma

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Help Your Child Gain Control Over Asthma, a low-literacy asthma management guide. The brochure provides parents of children with asthma with the information they need to improve their children's quality of life. It is filled with tips on managing asthma by developing a management plan and following some simple steps to minimize exposure to asthma triggers found indoors and out. The brochure includes helpful visuals that display how to implement the suggested steps.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Parent Resource Guide

Children are one of life ’s greatest gifts. As parents, we want to do all we can to nurture and take care of our children. As a parent of a child with epilepsy, also referred to as seizure disorders, you face the additional challenge of learning as much as you can about your child ’s special needs. This Guide was written with you in mind. It was written to give you some very basic information, including an introduction to epilepsy and seizure disorders. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Any questions related to the medical treatment of your child should always be addressed to your child ’s pediatrician/ family physician or neurologist.

Source: Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California