Essential information for patient and family

• Early training can help a person with learning disability towards self care and independence.
• People with learning disability are capable of loving relationships and have the same needs as any other person for love, security, play, friendship, clear boundaries and limits on behaviour.
• The person’s intellect and skills must be accurately assessed, so that key learning needs are determined and they are helped to attain the appropriate level of independence, and use appropriate support services where necessary. The functional assessment should match the realistic social expectations.
• Sudden changes in behaviour may indicate physical illness and the need for medical examination.
  

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