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Hi, my name is Kermit_12!
Hi my child is autistic and has PTSD symptoms on going for almost 5 years she has been out of education and has now got an EHCP the content in the EHCP doesn't reflect her needs as written in reports the local authority are wanting a teacher to come to our home this would tramitise her as we still can't mention school…
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World Autism Acceptance Month - Practical Strategies for Parents and Carers
Part One - World Autism Acceptance Month – Introduction for Parents and Carers Part Three - World Autism Acceptance Month - Autism and Girls Every autistic child is unique and what works for one may not work for another. But, I hope these practical strategies may be helpful for your child and offer some guidance along the…
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Hi, my name is caz2025! Looking for groups for my disabled daughter, any advice?
i am a mum of a disabled daughter and would love to find groups they could go to. They are in a wheelchair
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Whats the wait for a decision on a child disability claim?
hi wondering if anyone could help me I made a child disability claim in October but was late handing the second part in so when I send that in the called and done the first part again that was in January does anyone know how rough the wait is for decision and do they take support and social work letters into account mines…
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World Autism Acceptance Month – Introduction for Parents and Carers
Part Two - World Autism Acceptance Month - Practical Strategies for Parents and Carers Part Three - World Autism Awareness Month - Autism and Girls Part Four - World Autism Acceptance Month - Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) As we are right in the middle of World Autism Acceptance month, I thought we could make it this…
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Dance Study for Children and Young People with Cerebral Palsy
If any parents and carers of children with CP live in East London or surrounding areas, this might be an interesting study to be a part of. Dance study for children and young people with cerebral palsy
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Tax free/funded hours childcare
am i entitled to funded hours for Nursey if I am being paid carers allowance
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Hi, my name is Shamu! My mother recently received her first Direct Payment for her PA...
HI my mother recently received her first Direct Payment for her PA, the original SW said it would be back dated to the 14th October that's when the OT assessed her and we signed the contract on the 14th November but the new key worker has said DP cannot be back dated and they have only paid from the 02.01.2025 - does…
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Sibling Day🤗
Happy Sibling Day!! Children often understand more than we think and siblings of disabled children are no different! They may experience a wide range of feelings—pride, love, frustration and sometimes confusion. Siblings of disabled children have a unique perspective on family life and their role is often overlooked in…
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Hi, my name is Duncan33! I am Dad and sole carer for my 40 yo son who has special needs and learn...
I am Dad and sole carer for my 40 yo son who has special needs and learning difficulties, I am 79 and not in good health,, Fibromyalgia, CFS , osteoarthritis kidney failure etc. we are approaching the time for my son to go into Shared Living. He is terrified. He suffers from depression, getting very angry and out of…
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Carer now has own mental health issues. What can we do?
This discussion was created from comments split from: How is your day going?.
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Relocating from Spain to England - Education Advice For 15 Year Old
Hi I'm a UK born parent of a UK born soon to be 15-year-old son Joe. He has exceptional needs - almost non-verbal ASD & needs constant care. We have been living in Spain for 12 years where we have found the schooling very disappointing. I've recently relocated to my native North Tyneside & we're exploring the possibility…
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Hi, my name is funtastic2676! I am looking fur days out for my older son who is autistic.
I am looking fur days out for my older son in the northwest that are suitable for autism & not over stimulating
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House share with family and my sensitivities to chemicals and fragrance
Hi! 👋 Wondering if anyone can relate or advise on how I deal with this situation please. I live in the family home where I lived with my Mum who we lost 6 months ago. Both my sister and I are beneficial and looking at ways to maybe share living in the house rather than selling. It is 3 bedrooms and it would be me, her, my…
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Help I'm not coping as a step parent
My partners 28 year old son has learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and severe anxiety issues. I get the blame for him not coming out his room. I'll admit I get very annoyed, angry by how little he does in his room never mind around the house. He texts and sends my partner constant message every day, can't even go to Asda…
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Any other disabled parents?
Hi, just wondering if anyone else has a disability and kids- mine are primary and secondary school ages. I'd love to connect with people who are in the same position as me. I'm feeling pretty lonely right now!
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Therapy grants and help
Hi everyone I've tried to search as much as possible before asking on here. I'm a carer for my children with ADHD and autism. I am autistic and also have ADHD. I have finally found a talking therapist I connect with and has really helped me after just one session! I want to continue seeing her but financially I'm not sure…
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Social Services Care
Hi, I have had a lot of problems with the Social Services Care Assessment Team, I have been waiting for an assessment to re-employ PAs for 3 years been using care agencies as my 2 PAs either left or had to leave through their health problems struggled to re-employ new PA's. I was told in December 2024 that if I want to…
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Daughter Likely To Be Diagnosed With POTS
My daughter has an appointment next month with a Cardiologist and is likely to be diagnosed with PoTS, according to her GP and the Dr in A&E. Has anyone got any advice as she is suffering with both pain in most of her body including chest and exhaustion and is having to take time off work. We are dreading the diagnosis.
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Disability Price Tag - Changing from DLA to PIP at 16 - For Parents and Carers
Part One - Disability Price Tag - DLA Information for Parents and Carers Part Two - Disability Price Tag - Tips and Guidance for Applying for DLA As we're focusing on the disability price tag of raising a disabled child this week, this post talks about the transition from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal…
