A learning disability is a reduced ability and difficulty performing everyday activities, such as reading, writing, problem-solving, household tasks, socializing, or managing money, affecting a person’s life. People with learning disabilities tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information, and interact with others. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people and how they experience the world around them.

Autistic people may display a range of strengths and abilities
directly related to their condition and differences in social communication, social interaction, and repetitive or restrictive behavior. Despite these challenges, individuals with learning disabilities and those on the autistic
spectrums have unique strengths and abilities that should be recognized and nurtured.

How we support
At PCF Care, we provide person-centered and flexible care, tailoring our support to individual needs, interests, and preferences. We will work with the individuals and them support network to create a support plan based on their assessed needs. PCF Care can help by providing outreach and home support, day services, and supported living solutions to meet their needs. In addition, we will collaborate with other professionals, such as social workers and speech and language therapists, to ensure the person is accessing the holistic support
they need to achieve their targeted outcomes, as specified in their education and health care plan.

We will seek to ensure that our staff is trained to understand individual needs and has the right skills to manage behaviors of concern. We will strive to ensure that Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is central to our approach. To this end, we will work with external professionals, including psychiatrists and psychologists, following them
recommendations and strategies for behaviour management and overall well-being.