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“Person-centred care” is an umbrella term that describes various approaches to health and well-being, which place the person at the centre of their own choices and decisions. This means two things: firstly, all people should be treated with “dignity, compassion, and respect”, and secondly, the care we extend towards a person with a disability, for…
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Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a framework that foregrounds the diverse impact of trauma and adverse experiences on people and communities and promotes the adoption of its five key principles.[1] These are: safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and humility and responsiveness.[2] TIC recognises that the way people communicate in different social situations and…
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Communication is a word that describes the diverse ways that people use to express different feelings, ideas, and information in various ways. It is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, it is an important tool for building confidence and trust, and it is crucial for maintaining feelings of safety and security. People communicate in diverse…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD or “autism”) is a neurodivergent condition that affects people in different ways, in three key areas: firstly, in their interactions with others in social situations, their ability to communicate effectively with others, and how a person sees and knows (or understands and experiences) the lived environment. The way ASD presents in…
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A learning disability is a condition that affects how someone sees and knows the world.[1] A person with a learning disability, for example, may find it challenging or require some extra time to understand, process, and retain information in the same way as a neurotypical person. This is because some people who have a learning…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…
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