Psychiatrist, Dr. Elspeth Bradley, provides a summary of how to H.E.L.P. when faced with people engaging in behaviours that indicate distress. She has written about and taught this H.E.L.P. approach widely, and we are grateful that she shares her insights in this forum. She has also worked with SpotLight drama and friends in the development of the Curriculum of Caring music video, "H.E.L.P." Check it out in the music video section! Dr Bradley referred to the Journal on Developmental Disabilities article 'Mental Health and Autism: Promoting Autism FaVourable Environments (PAVE).' It can be found online in the Journal on Developmental Disabilities (2013).

Diagnostic framework for behaviours that challenge. A flowchart meant to guide family physicians or psychiatrists when a patient is brought in because of mental distress or behavioural concerns. Reproduced from Bradley E, Korossy M. HELP with behaviours that challenge. J Dev Disabil 2016;22(2):101-20. Available from: http://oadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/41023-JoDD-22-2-v10f-101-120-Bradley-and-Korossy.pdf Copyright Elspeth Bradley, 2016

Transition to adulthood can be daunting for people with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disability Primary Care Program (DDPCP) developed SHARE Transition Plan Tools to guide for health care providers to communicate with patients and families about their transition from pediatric services. SHARE spells out 5 key areas for planning transition: Supports for Communication & Capability; Healthcare Transition & Transfer; Activities & Engagement; Relationships & Well-being; Exploring Services & Supports. Transition planning involves setting goals with youth and families in these areas over time. “SHARE” is also the essence of the collaborative process. 5 unique families SHARE their experiences with these 5 realms of shared transition planning. Visit the DDPCP website (https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/) Download the Health Care Transition Tools (SHARE Transition Plan & Checklist, Transfer Tools) https://ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2.6-TAY-Transition-Transition-Plan.pdf