The booklet below has been created to help support those with additional support needs who have experienced grief or a loss.  The first part of the booklet is for children and young people to read and covers topics such as: what is grief, why do people die and when someone dies.  The second part of the booklet is for those supporting the child or young person.  This provides information and general strategies to support people with disabilities deal effectively with grief and loss .

Breaking Bad News provides information and practical tips on breaking bad news to people with learning disabilities and or autism:

 

Find books and resources for helping a child or young person with additional support needs understand loss, bereavement and grief here