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We are pleased to share with you
this paper reporting on support that
people with learning disabilities who self-injure say they have found, or
would find, helpful in relation to their self-injury. It is an important issue,
because most interventions and approaches are based on past patterns of support
or what professionals think is helpful or appropriate. Rarely has the voice of
the person concerned been heard. The clear message from people with learning
disabilities, including those who use little or no verbal communication, is
that they want opportunities to communicate their feelings and to be listened
to. Being open to listening and developing one’s own communication skills
is essential for supporters of people with learning disabilities who
self-injure.
This article is written by Pauline Heslop, Norah Fry
Research Centre, Bristol, UK.
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