This project built on the work of the Changing Conversations Autism project and was funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing.
It aimed to raise awareness of behaviour as a form of communication as well as awareness of the practical and ethical issues of restrictive and restraining practices in the early years. It developed resources and health visitor training to promote the importance of respectful, positive behavioural support strategies that safeguard the rights of young children with disabilities.
As part of the resources an impactful and emotive animation was created using parent stories to illustrate what restrictive practices look like in the early years and how it can affect babies, children and families. Other resources include Good Practice Points, Parent Tips and an A-Z of useful organisations.
🎥 Restrictive Practice Animation
📖 End of project report - Understanding Behaviour and Changing Conversations: Understanding Behaviour (June 2021)
📖 Burdett Autism End of Project Report (May 2021)
📖 Insights report - Changing Conversations (Dec 2020)
Training based on this project is now available through the iHV training department - iHV Changing Conversations Autism training is suitable for health visitors and their teams. Find out more here.