Here in the UK, we are starting to celebrate the Christmas holiday period, a time supposedly of ‘Goodwill to all men’ (in this instance, with a non-gendered use of the term). However, I am not sure that this year is one when we can claim this to be universally true. We seem to be entering,Continue reading “Goodwill to all: ‘Human rights’ are universal rights – not just at Christmas”
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‘A life well led’?
For my Blog this week I am referencing a short paper called ‘“A life well led”: What does this mean for a person with severe intellectual disability?’.
Remembering Stansfield View
This Blog points the reader to a film called ‘Remembering Stansfield View’, made as ‘a love letter to all the people I have been fortunate to have known with learning disabilities’ by Gerard Wainwright. Follow the link for more …
The exercise of power? The current chaotic context in which we work and care
Continuing the theme of the final paragraph of my last Blog (on the nature of ‘knowledge’ with respect to Intensive Interaction), this being about those who have power over our public service provision understanding the outcomes of Intensive Interaction, I mentioned the role of government ministers (here in the UK). So, since then I haveContinue reading “The exercise of power? The current chaotic context in which we work and care”
Learning through Social Connection
For my Blog this week I am quoting from a book called ‘Learning through Social Connection: how Intensive Interaction can help your child with autism to learn more naturally’ written by Sara Moroza-James. Follow the link for more …
Intensive Interaction as a proactive strategy to reduce behaviours that may challenge
‘Can adults on the autism spectrum be affected positively by the use of intensive interaction in supported living services?’ – Yes, and here’s some evidence!
The differentiation phase of Intensive Interaction: Using the approach with people with late-stage dementia.
For my Blog this week I am evidencing the ‘differentiation phase’ of Intensive Interaction by looking in more detail at its use with people with advanced dementia. Please follow the link for more …
The ‘Differentiation and Integration Phase’ of Intensive Interaction: the ‘Pros and Cons’?
The ‘Differentiation and Integration Phase’ of Intensive Interaction -the ‘Pros and Cons’? Following on from my last Blog, I will now try to set out my thinking about any potential ‘Pros and Cons’ of a ‘Differentiation and Integration Phase’ of the Intensive Interaction journey.
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‘Where does Intensive Interaction go now?’
In this Blog I have tried to summarise my presentation to the Us in a Bus 30th Anniversary Conference (23.03.23). Read on for more information…
‘Gary’s Story: Parents doing Intensive Interaction’
For my Blog this week I am posting selected comments from ‘Gary’s Story: Parents doing Intensive Interaction’ by Beth Taylor and Steve Taylor – taken from the 1998 book ‘Interaction in Action’. Follow the link for more:
Connecting with Intensive Interaction 