Connect in the North

Connect in the North We work to make things better for people with learning difficulties We are based in Leeds, but can work anywhere in the north of England.

Connect in the North is a Centre for Inclusive Living led by people with learning difficulties. All our members and directors are people with learning difficulties. tel 0113 270 3233

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28/08/2026
22/08/2026

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22/08/2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

New advonet club night
22/08/2026

New advonet club night

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Thank you BrightSparks for inviting us to the Happy Mondays today. We had a lovely time.
10/08/2026

Thank you BrightSparks for inviting us to the Happy Mondays today. We had a lovely time.

We had a lovely morning at Hamara. Lovely people and delicious food.
04/08/2026

We had a lovely morning at Hamara. Lovely people and delicious food.

31/07/2026

Why do we so often become curious only after someone with an intellectual or developmental disability has reached breaking point?

We remind ourselves that challenging behavior is communication but by then, a wall has been damaged, someone has been hurt, or a relationship has been strained. Perhaps the better question isn't, "What is this behavior telling us?" but, "What did we miss before it became necessary?"

People deserve to be understood long before distress becomes impossible to ignore. When we take the time to know the person, notice the quieter signs, and build lives filled with purpose, belonging, and genuine relationships, challenging behavior often becomes less necessary.

If you'd like to explore these ideas further, Open Future Learning has a range of learning modules that look at understanding behavior through a person-centred lens rather than simply managing it.
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ID: Image shows someone sat leaning against a wall looking isolated. Text reads: "All behavior is communication." After someone puts a hole in the wall. Do: Ask why someone had to rely on challenging behavior before we understood something wasn't right.

Thank You to Trust Leeds for 2 brilliant days of facilitator training. We're feeling very excited about people setting u...
31/07/2026

Thank You to Trust Leeds for 2 brilliant days of facilitator training. We're feeling very excited about people setting up Self Reliant Groups.

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Office 45 , The Sugar Mill
Loudwater
LS117HL

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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