Within Issue 113
The theme for the Spring 2026 journal is Sensory Engagement.
We are dedicating this edition to Richard Hirstwood and Flo Longhorn, both steadfast champions for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and pioneers in the field of sensory learning and engagement. We invite you to share reflections, ideas and practice related to this wonderful topic as well as contributions from those who knew Flo and Richard.
Sensory engagement is hugely important for both children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities to understand and make sense of the world around them, in terms of their communication, wellbeing, learning and rich experiences of daily life.
We would welcome all types of submissions, from a single photo with a caption, to articles of any length (up to 1500 words). Please also share items of news or your ‘reporting back’ reviews on relevant events or resources. As always, please do get in touch if you would like any support with developing an idea for a piece.
All items and contributions are needed by 9th February. Please send to info@pmldlink.org.uk. All items as text in MSWord or Rich Text format and any photos and/or figures as separate files.
Many thanks in advance for supporting PMLD LINK.
The guest editors are Maureen Phillip, Bella Travis and Annie Fergusson.
Our Guidelines for Writers and Sharing Photos are on the ‘Get Involved’ pages of our website https://www.pmldlink.org.uk/get-involved/
