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Working to help people with learning disabilities get into paid employment.
Exploring the route to self-employment and small business ownership for people with learning disabilities.
Developing leadership skills for people with learning disabilities.
Thinking about the role of non-teaching assistants in mainstream schools.
Help to plan successful transitions between primary and secondary school.
Working with young people to address their emotional wellbeing in mainstream schools and colleges.
Supporting children and young people with additional needs to learn skills in noticing and coping with feelings and thoughts, building relaxation skills and problem-solving/flexible thinking skills.
Young people with learning disabilities more likely to have a mental health problem but this is not linked to their learning disability.
The support isn't always there for people with learning disabilities to get a job.
