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❌Anti Bullying Week – Information and Support for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children❌
We are in the middle of Anti-Bullying Week and this years theme is “Power for Good” which a is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a positive difference. Supporting a disabled child who is experiencing bullying can be particularly challenging, but you are not alone. I hope this post provides support,…
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🧠An Introduction to ADHD For Parents & Carers - ADHD Awareness Month 🧠
Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Three - School Support for Children With ADHD Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD October is ADHD Awareness Month, so throughout the month we’ll be focusing on ADHD in children and young…
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🔔Back to School Challenges - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children🔔
Part Two - How To Find Why My Child Struggling with Going Back to School Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? Part Four - How To Ask For A Meeting With My Childs School and Have a Productive Meeting? Now that we're around two weeks into the new school term after the summer holidays, I wanted to create a…
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📚️Back to School Tips - Summer Holiday Support📚️
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the…
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PIP why do they make it so hard?
Today we had the answer to whether or not my son was going to be put back on enhanced mobility . They put my appeal letter on the wrong pile! I decided to phone after not hearing anything for five months. it was then that I was told it was on the wrong pile .the argument is because he can walk for upto 200 metres .At the…
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Hi, my name is poppy12327!
Hello, am new to this site , I was wondering if anyone can answer this question please, my mum as carers an there allocated time is 30mins, sometimes the carers are not there for this and stay at the most 15 mins , I find this unacceptable and am getting onto the care agency 😡bearing in mind my mum will be self funding for…
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Son with severe disability appears to be in pain
24yr old - He is also non verbal and recently he is being vocal day and night as if he is in pain. He has had major surgery circa 2014 onwards to correct scoliosis and also a hip reconstruction. This means he has a lot of metal work in his body. I am tired of trying to explain to our family doctor his symptoms who can only…
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Adult children still living at home.
I'm sure this is a common problem, especially with the current economic climate and more young people not being able to afford to live alone. We have three of our 'kids' still at home. The youngest is still at college and planning to go to university in a couple of years. The older two are 25 and 29. All three are…
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Autistic daughter anxiety
Morning everyone 🌅 I'll try to make this brief as there is sooooo much to say about the question I am asking. I have two autistic children, my older has not been to school since May (secondary school) due to basically not being able to cope with everything about school. We've managed to get the LA to agree home…
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Advice on a difficult situation please
As some of you might know my son is neurodivergent and has been suicidal.Partly because of extreme bullying and also because of an attachment he formed with a girl a saw as his 'girlfriend" whom he's still utterly obsessed with even though he has no contact with.Anyway today I've checked through his phone to discover that…
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Hi, my name is Diago! School refused EHCP
Hi everyone, My 11 year old daughter has been recently diagnosed with ADHD. She has terrible executive function deficits , started on meds . Academics ok with additional tutoring and lenient strategies at home . Pass in grammar school 11+ . Sure to struggle during transition to secondary school without supports in place .…
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18 month old grandson has a mild(ish) club foo
My 18 month old grandson has a mild(ish) club foot. It is now causing him to trip up constantly and his mum doesn’t like him walking unless he is on grass or carpet. He has never seen a doctor about it and has not had any visits from the health visitor. He needs help. What is the next step we should take to see a…
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Feelings upon discovering your child has CP
Hi forum, new poster here. We've recently discovered one of our 2 month old twins has substantial damage to his brain, most likely to result in CP. Can't say for sure how serious it will be as he is so young, however we can already notice stiffness in his legs and back, and seemingly uncontrolled spasms. My question is how…
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Divorce - mediators who specialise in SEND and long term financial arrangments
Hi, I am separated from my husband and we are both in agreement on getting a divorce. I need advice/recommendations on who to speak to regarding child arrangements for a 14 year old who has down syndrome. His father has alcoholism and has lost two jobs due to drinking, has a Drinking driving offence and is under…
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Autistic daughter constantly nauseous, anyone able to help? And any experience with birth control?
I have just joined and have so many struggles! Can anyone help with a constantly nauseous D15 autistic - does have restrictive eating so not the best diet and also anxiety so we know there’s several causes of nausea but 2 weeks of each month are just terrible for her! And intake drops as does weight. Anyone have experience…
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💫Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD - ADHD Awareness Month💫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Three - School Support for Children With ADHD This is the final post for ADHD Awareness Month and this post is all about practical strategies for parents who have children with ADHD which I hope will be helpful!…
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🏫School Support for Children With ADHD - ADHD Awareness Month🏫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD Navigating school with a child who has ADHD can feel challenging but you're not alone and schools across the UK are required to…
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Christmas
Anything planned people
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Hi, my name is acegi! Father of adult son with PDA
I am father of adult son diagnosed PDA at age 11 Still significant problems, financially and emotionally
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Hi, my name is Spik! help in filling out the DLA forms
My Grandson is waiting for the outcome of a assessment as to if he has ADHD. I have been told we should apply for DLA but being as he has good days and more bad days, I'm not sure how to answer the questions and would like help in filling out the forms. Any help would be appreciated Kindly yours Spik
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💫What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway - ADHD Awareness Month💫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Three - School Support for Children With ADHD Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD If you’re starting to wonder whether your child might have ADHD, you're not alone. Many parents and carers find themselves asking questions when they notice their…
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Daughter gone into residential school
HI i have a 16 year old non verbal autistic daughter with complex needs. Tonight is her 2nd night away at residential school. I so miss her and as shes never been away for more than 2 nights restbyte i fret she is now realising that she should come home soon and will become upset and anxious when shes starts pointing at…
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advice regarding grandson
Hi there firstly hello to all Im in need of advice regarding my grandson. my daughter is now a struggling single mom to 3 children including a newborn and her eldest who is 10 is now living with me. i currently live in a council house claim pip and have universal credit. (old esa) i currently pay bedroom tax. my daughter…
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✍️Asking My Child's School For a Meeting & Tips For a Productive Meeting -Back To School Challenges✍
Part One - An Introduction to Back to School Challenges Part Two - Why Is My Child Struggling Going Back To School? Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? As a parent of a disabled child, you are their best advocate. When you have concerns about your child's school experience, effective communication with…
