Children and young people

Services for children & adolescents with learning disabilities and mental health problems

1 October 2005

This summary is taken from a report commissioned by the Foundation to look at ways of improving access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for children and young people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems.

Making us count report

1 April 2005

This report has been written with care managers, senior service managers, commissioners of services and interested practitioners in mind. It aims to explore the issues of mental health needs as understood by young people themselves and their family carers.

Developing Connexions

1 July 2004

This report presents the findings of a project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical and visual impairments, deaf people, autistic spectrum disorder or those experiencing mental health problems.

Meeting the mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities

1 June 2002

This update examines how recent Government policies may influence the diagnosis, treatment and care of young people with learning disabilities aged 13 to 25 who have mental health problems.

Promoting Engagement Project Update

2 May 2002

An update briefing on identifying why seemingly effective early interventions for children with/or at risk of developing mental health problems sometimes fail to reach those who need them most.

All About ADHD

1 January 2000

A booklet for parents and carers of a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or for anyone wondering if their child may have ADHD. It is also useful for relatives, friends, teachers and GPs or health visitors.