We welcome Claire Lightly from Bodysense Education for an open, honest and practical conversation about puberty and sexual expression.

We discuss real questions from the CBF Family Carer Email Network and explore some of the issues you might feel least able to talk about.

Content note: This episode discusses adult themes such as masturbation in an educational and supportive context.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Addressing sexualised behaviours in schools and colleges

Addressing Sexualised Behaviour in SEND Schools and Colleges: A Dignif

Bodysense Education - where Claire works!

Home - Bodysense Education

Deluxe Condom Training model

Deluxe Condom Training Model, Beige | Health Edco Resources

Ejaculating dildos - this link takes you to an online sex shop

Ejaculating Dildos | Ultimate Sensual Experience | Lovehoney UK

Easy on the I

Image Bank - Learning Disability Service

Learn and thrive

Learn and Thrive | Charity | Educational Resources for Down's Syndrome

NSPCC Navigating puberty - lots of free widget symbols

Navigating puberty and sexual development | NSPCC Learning

Downs Syndrome Association

Relationships & Sex Education - Downs Syndrome Association

Supported Loving Toolkit

Choice Support | Supported Loving toolkit

Things Tom/Ellie likes

Things Tom Likes | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

Things Ellie Likes | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK

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Our chat with Luke Clements, Cerebra Professor of Law continues, looking at transition when your young person is funded by NHS Continuing Healthcare and what to do if you suspect some iffy decision making is taking place.

Tell us what you think and suggest ideas for future episodes here

Links to the documents mentioned in the episode:

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice

Disabled Children: a legal handbook

Cerebra Accessing Public Services Toolkit

Luke Clements ‘resources’ page

Template letters Cerebra

National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2022)

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Our much anticipated episode featuring Luke Clements, Cerebra Professor of Law at Leeds University. Hugely knowledgeable, a member of the Challenging Behaviour Foundation's Legal Panel and champion for family carers everywhere. We discuss the law; how it should work, how it sometimes doesn't work and how it changes as your young person transitions to adulthood.

Tell us what you think and suggest ideas for future episodes here

Links to the documents mentioned in the episode:

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice

Disabled Children: a legal handbook

Cerebra Accessing Public Services Toolkit

Luke Clements ‘resources’ page

Template letters Cerebra

National framework for NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care (2022)

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Our family carers continue their discussions diving deep into the complexities of navigating the system: deputyship, best interests, annual health checks, and the emotional realities of lifelong caring. If you've been wondering how to ensure your young person's rights are upheld, this episode is for you - jargon free explanations from those who are already living it.

Episode links

Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Deputyship Deputyship - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Health Health - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Transition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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As the title suggests we know that when your young person is going through transition from children to adult services so much is different - plus how do you know what is possible if nobody tells you?!

In this episode real families discuss the importance of connecting with others locally and nationally. With some top tips on how to prepare your young person, their siblings and yourself for some potentially huge changes and how to bond with the people who may be caring for your teenager on a day to day basis if they are moving away from home for the first time.

Episode links

Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Planning Your House Planning your house - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Transition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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Challenge Accepted Series 3 continues and we are talking about a biggie - housing! In this episode our family carers talk about how they secured a home for their relative and what they want you to know if you are on a similar journey. What's the HOLD scheme? How do you insist on the things you know are important, the non-negotiables? Whether you’re overwhelmed by choices or feel constrained by limited options listen in for real life, real people and real understanding.

Episode links

Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Planning Your House Planning your house - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Transition: Transition to Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Carer Advocacy Resource: Family Carer Advocacy Resource - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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Join Challenge Accepted' s third series as we take a look at the transition from children's services to adult services for young people with severe learning disabilities who may display behaviours described as challenging. This episode is a taste of what's to come and we hear from family carers who've been through transition. Where are their relatives now? How did they decide what was best for them? Words of wisdom, witty observations and a whole lot of understanding from those who get it....

Episode links

Planning for Adulthood Planning for Adulthood - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

8 Ways to get a House 8 ways to get a House - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Challenging Behaviour Foundation Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Family Support Service Family Support Service - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Peer Support Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

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Our family carers are back talking about the summer holidays. This episode acknowledges the challenges of accessing play schemes and respite including how one family carer who became the Chair of her local play scheme to ensure it was accessible to all! There’s also ideas for managing the change in routine, finding spaces to meet others and relaxed theatre performances. So whether you are staying home or getting away, there is something for everybody from others who ‘get it’.

Episode links

Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

CBF Family Carers’ Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

CBF Private Facebook Group: (1) The CBF Family Forum | Facebook

Peer Support from The CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Quick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: Quick read challenging behaviour guide

Activities to do at home: Activities-for-Children-Young-People-or-Adults-with-Severe-Learning-Disabilities-to-do-at-Home-2022.pdf (challengingbehaviour.org.uk)

Relaxed theatre performances: Upcoming Relaxed Performances – ATG Tickets - United Kingdom

Relaxed performance in Kent/Medway: Relaxed performance of Jack and the Beanstalk: December 2024 - Medway Tickets Live

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Our family carers are back talking about the summer holidays. This episode includes honest conversations about the challenges and creative ways to overcome these, keeping everyone including siblings happy and entertained, and the simple joy of a hose pipe in the garden! There’s also some top tips for places to go in Kent and how to manage flying further afield. So whether you are staying home or getting away, there is something for everybody from others who ‘get it’.

Episode links

Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation

CBF Family Carers’ Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

CBF Private Facebook Group: (1) The CBF Family Forum | Facebook

Peer Support from The CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Quick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: Quick read challenging behaviour guide

Activities to do at home: Activities-for-Children-Young-People-or-Adults-with-Severe-Learning-Disabilities-to-do-at-Home-2022.pdf (challengingbehaviour.org.uk)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park: Port Lympne Safari Park, Wild Animal Reserve & Hotel | The Aspinall Foundation

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Back in September on a very hot day we invited three Kent mums who, despite living within a few miles of each other, had never met, to join us for an afternoon. This episode is about the importance of connecting with others ‘get it’ in the way that only another family carer of someone with severe learning disabilities can 

Episode links: 

Challenging Behaviour Foundation website: Homepage for the Challenging Behaviour Foundation 

CBF Family Carer Email Network: Family Carers’ Email Network - Challenging Behaviour Foundation 

CBF Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/360516732384717 

Peer support from the CBF: Peer support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation 

Quick read guide to Challenging Behaviour: https://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/quickreadchallengingbehaviourguidev6.pdf  

Getting support with behaviour: Getting behaviour support - Challenging Behaviour Foundation 

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