Key questions to ask yourself to support de-escalation and reduce risk.
Resource Tag Archives
Practical Ways to Break Down Tasks
7 strategies to help make tasks more manageable for individuals in our care.
What Does Take-Up Time Look Like in our Settings?
Helpful strategies to encourage take-up time to reduce cognitive load and support processing skills.
Pen Portrait Template
Use this editable pen portrait template to create a one-page information sheet about an individual’s needs and preferences.
Communication Passport Template
An editable template to record information and personal preferences for use between and within services.
Supporting Children with PDA | Lynn McCann
We explore Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and how this might show in a child’s behaviour.
Understanding Wellbeing Using the Cycle of Influence
Jonathan Newport discusses student wellbeing and 4 Golden Questions we can ask ourselves.
Supporting Individuals With a Language Barrier
5 strategies to support communication with individuals where there is a language barrier.
Webinar Recording: Hare & Tortoise Thinking About Behaviour
Webinar Recording: Jonathan Newport and Nancy Hooper discuss dynamic risk assessment and approaches to thinking about behaviour.
Supporting When Individuals Become Withdrawn
Building trusting relationships and encouraging communication about emotions.
5 Ways to Help a Child or Young Person Listen
Strategies to support listening skills for professionals working with children and young people.
Personal Space Poster
This downloadable poster is a useful reminder of the circles of awareness and personal space for CALM communication.
Help Scripts Poster Pack
Our handy poster pack contains useful help scripts for effective de-escalation and handovers.
