This course aims to highlight the vulnerability of disabled children and support practitioners when there are concerns about neglect or harm.

Disability awareness and effective communication go hand in hand with ensuring these children and young people are safe.

Learning outcomes describe the specific vulnerabilities of disabled children:

• Discuss the evidence from research
• Develop strategies to minimise vulnerability
• Identify barriers to disclosure and detection
• Apply skills in communicating and engaging with disabled children and young people who are able to communicate verbally/through movement/actions