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In light of the situation with COVID-19, Callan Institute would like to reassure you that we are still here and available to you. However, like many, we are having to make some changes to the way we are doing things. We are working strategically with the Management Team and with the Clinical Teams across Saint John of God Community Services to see how we can best support our essential front line services at this time. We would like to let you know that we remain available to staff, individuals and families to assist in whatever way we can, so please do feel free to contact us at callan@sjog.ie.

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We hope you and your families stay safe.

Welcome

Callan Institute as part of Saint John of God Community Services clg., promotes positive practices for individuals with intellectual disability in behaviours that challenge and human relationships and sexuality.

Multi-Element Behaviour Support(MEBS)

Multi-Element Behaviour Support(MEBS) is an approach that acknowledges the idea that difficult behaviour is a language used by people who have no other way to relay their message. The behaviour becomes unnecessary when the behaviour finds a voice.

Developing friendships and relationships

RUA (Raising Understanding and Awareness) within Callan Institute, as part of Saint John of God Community Services, Clg., provides a model of support that focuses on identity, friendship, relationships and sexuality in the lives of children and adults with intellectual disability. RUA uses a bio-psycho-social understanding of sexuality and a Human Rights Based Approach in practice. RUA also includes the PLISSIT and HI 5 Alive Models as part of a person centred approach.

COVID-19 Response

We would like to let you know that we remain available to staff, individuals and families to assist in whatever way we can, so please do feel free to contact us at callan@sjog.ie.
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Callan Institute Art Competition

Callan Art Competition Winner 2020: Judging took place on the 25th March. This year’s winning piece is ‘My Safe Place’ by Patricia Mc Cafferty.
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e-learning course on Positive Behaviour Support

Do you want to learn about positive ways to change behaviour with children and adults with an intellectual disability and behaviour of concern? This On Line Course is For you....
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New Privacy Notices

Please check out our new privacy notices for webpage visitors and for people using Callan Institute Services
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Callan Institute 2021-2022 Training Schedule

Callan Institute training schedule for Positive Behavoiur Support (PBS) or Friendship, Relationship & Sexuality (RUA) , 2021-2022 dates .
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Systematic Instruction 2021 Zoom Training Dates.

Building Capacity through Skills Teaching: This course supports the teaching of skills using applied behaviour analysis....
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Parents Resources on Identity, Friendships, Relationships & Sexuality.

These resources are designed to provide Parents with the information, confidence and skills to talk about growing up, relationships and sexuality to their children, teenagers and young adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Positive Behaviour Support for Children

Do you want to know more about how to support a child with difficult situations? Our new leaflet is now available to explain how. Click to download a copy.
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