Learning Disabilities and Autism Toolkit
We have developed a toolkit for supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced sexual violence.
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Welcome to the learning disabilities and autism toolkit
We have created this toolkit to help professionals and organisations that support autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.
Explaining trauma
Trauma is a lasting emotional response that can occur following a frightening or harmful experience. Experiencing a traumatic event can cause strong physical, emotional and behavioural reactions. This can include depression, low self-esteem, self-blame and guilt
Responses to trauma
An experience of trauma can have a profound impact on the brain producing a number of different responses. Everyone’s experience is unique, but there are some common responses shared by many victim-survivors.
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Struggling with showering? You’re not alone
Many people have experience this after sexual violence. It can feel overwhelming for a range of reasons, and that’s okay. Here’s a space to explore what might be making washing feel difficult, along with some gentle suggestions that may make it a little easier.
Gift of hope winter appeal
This December, give the most powerful gift of all: the gift of hope. Your support helps us provide free, confidential, and compassionate services to people of all genders who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any point in their lives because no one should have to face this on their own.
