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Over 1,000 tips from people with first-hand experience of learning disability, autism and special needs. Brushing teeth, challenging behaviour, bed-wetting, constipation ... there's a tip for that!
Netbuddy is an award-winning site for swapping practical tips and information on all aspects of supporting people with special needs.
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Biting, peeling, bouncing, rocking ... whatever the behaviour, we've got a tip for it! Repetitive behaviour
Worried about accidents & breakages at home? Check out these top tips ... Practical housekeeping
From fold-up wheelchairs to sand timers, find out where to get your hands on the niftiest stuff ... Equipment & aids
... Discover more great tips for supporting people with special needs >>>
Give a Tip
Send us a tip and you could win a pair of Tomcat Twisters ... Find out more
Respite ... are you getting enough? If so, what's your secret? Share your respite tips
Had a 'Why didn't I think of that before' idea lately? Don't keep it to yourself Pass it on!
... Tell us your favourite tip for supporting someone with additional needs & you could win! >>>
Forums
Check out our new forum ... a place for male carers to talk about the issues that affect them Dads talk
Do you have a child with an undiagnosed genetic condition? Talk to Lauren
'Considering part-time work as life is hectic looking after 3 kids, 1 with Down's syndrome...' Less money more happy?
... Join our friendly forum for parents, carers and learning disability professionals >>>
Info Packs
Check out our new siblings info pack! Supporting siblings
Find out how the iPad is transforming the way people with learning disabilities learn & communicate. apps we like!
Time to start planning your summer holiday, so have a flick through our fab Holidays guide
... Check out more great info packs for people with learning disabilities >>>
Summer means festivals ...
We've heard about three festivals so far this summer, but do please tell us if you know of any more!
Disability Rocks Festival
Ilkley, West Yorks on 26 May. New, not for profit community interest company showcasing music & arts events for disabled people, their friends, families & carers. Find out more
Freedom to Challenge Festival
in Ipswich on 21 July. PhoenixRising is a community interest company, dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to live their lives the way they want to. More ...
Henley Regatta for the disabled
1 September. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of boating, rowing or racing on the river. Get involved
Blue Apple does Hamlet
To mark the World Shakespeare Festival, the Blue Apple Theatre will be performing Hamlet starring six actors with learning disabilities at a theatre near you! The tour starts in Aldershot this month and finishes at the Hat Fair in Winchester on 7 July. Find out more
Draft adult care bill
The Queen's Speech included a draft bill to modernise adult care and support in England, setting out what support people could expect from government & what action the government would take to help people plan, prepare & make informed choices about their care. Read more
AuKids wants your tips!
AuKids magazine is looking for tips on how to make the world a more autism-friendly place. They want to hear your ideas & success stories for publishing in their July/August issue. They can be as small as sending a 'tweaking' suggestion to a favourite restaurant or as big as launching a national campaign. Send your ideas to emma@netbuddy.org.uk
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