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Hi, my name is cordicole! Any guidance on my son's behaviours?
I have a 7 year old son who I believe may be ASD he is high functioning and school haven't picked up on alot of things, but more symptoms present as he gets older and I am personally finding it hard to navigate some of his behaviours that are not dangerous to others but mentally self harming to himself. Need any help and…
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Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
I'd like to bring your attention to an issue that I have been working on since the 17th of December last year when the government decided to introduce a new bill that could potentially **** parents of their parental rights in certain situations. We approached Steve Broach Specialist Barrister KC when the changes to rights…
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Hi, my name is NannieAnnx5! I'm hoping I can get some help/ advice to pass on.
I'm hoping I can get some help/ advice to pass on. I have a grandchild who has a disabled mum and has periods of chronic pain, she tries at all costs for him to be aware which has a huge impact on her energy levels. Her little boy is often aware and at such times he becomes emotional, very demanding of her no one else will…
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International Epilepsy Day - Reflecting on Childhood Experiences with Sara
As part of International Epilepsy Day, this is a conversation with @SaraC_Scope who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a very young child. This interview talks about her childhood experiences, explores the impact of the condition and highlights the positive and supportive role her parents played. We hope this is a helpful read…
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International Epilepsy Day - What Questions Do You Have? (For Parents & Carers)
It is International Epilepsy Day today and this is a worldwide event dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about epilepsy. It is a little bit different from the well known Purple day as International Epilepsy Day is a collaboration from the International League Against Epilepsy and the International Bureau for…
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International Day of Education - Inclusive Education
It's International Day of Education today and in this post we will talk about the importance of inclusive education for disabled children and young people. Inclusive education is crucial for disabled children because it creates confidence, empowerment and boosts their self-esteem. Inclusive education is more than just…
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Hi, my name is Louisemac77!
my son was recently diagnosed with epilepsy
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Hi, my name is miasmummy24!
hiya everyone, just wanted people to talk to who are in the same boat as me. My beautiful daughter is waiting on a diagnosis for autism, global development delay and sensory processing disorder. Just wanted some advice on how to help her deal with it and how I can help her. Thank you for reading!!
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Hi, my name is maggines!
Hi everyone. I’m a new member of your community from today. I would like to briefly tell you my story about my son 10 years old with Downs Syndrome and ASD. He was born as a strong and healthy boy with small numbers of DS futures . Genetic tests confirmed that he has Trisomy 21. He was developing very well till he turned…
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Three year old boy with cerebral palsy running 500m to raise money for charity
Jacob Fallows, a three year old from Devon is running 500m around his school playground in 30 days. Jacob has spastic diaplegia cerebral palsy which affects his legs, but hearing his parents were running to raise money for his local school, he wanted to get involved. Read the full story here Devon News
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Depression
How do I deal with a depressed Wife/Carer ? She's got a history of depression but I've never seen her so bad before… Any advice please
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Children's Mental Health Week
It's Children's Mental Health Week this week (3rd - 9th February). What a great way to raise awareness of Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing. Each year the charity Place2Be run and organise this event to raise funds, and encourage people to get involved in spreading awareness of mental health in children and young…
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Are you a parent of a child with cerebral palsy?
We have our first Parent support group for children with cerebral palsy. Get together with other parents of children with cerebral palsy. Come along to share your experiences and help us shape our offer for Leeds. Our Cerebral Palsy Specialist will be there to offer advice, and provide support When: Thursday 24 April 2025.…
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Accessibility Project
I'm currently working on a project for college, looking at accessibility in clothing for disabled individuals and their carers. I'm going to post my proposal and a link to an online survey. It would mean a lot if some of you were able to fill it out to aid my research. I plan on working on this project further than college…
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Carers assessment, and applying for pip for myself
Hi, I am a carer for my disabled hubbie, who amongst a host of things is on dialysis, which is the major problem of the moment. In June I fell and broke my right shoulder, and my daughter had to come every day and help out for three weeks till I could get around without too much pain and just use my left arm. I found out…
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I would like the LA to consider a move to specialist school, how do I go about this?
I have a annual review for my sons EhCP and he is currently going to a mainstream high school in year 7, but is not coping and I have taken him out due to suicidal thoughts and started to self harm, my concern is now I have taken him out of school, he does not want to go back and I would like the LA to consider a move to…
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Hi, I am Jorj! My wonderful 7-year-old daughter is on the autism spectrum.
My wonderful 7-year-old daughter is on the autism spectrum. Just here to connect and maybe share experiences with others.
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A heartwarming story from Asda's Stockton store
Man with cerebral palsy steps in to help young boy with cerebral palsy. When an eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy wasn’t sure if he had enough money to buy a big cuddly toy from our Stockton store, checkouts colleague Paul stepped in to help pay for it. Paul, who has cerebral palsy himself, said: "I told the boy it…
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I'm looking for information in relation to parents with disabilities, and an ongoing custody battle
Hi everyone, I'm Niki. I'm looking for any help/advice/support/document links/anything 😂 in relation to parents with disabilities. Very loooong story short, I am currently in a second bitter child arrangements case with my ex, who keeps filing with court to try and gain full custody of our toddler. He is using my health as…
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Hi, my name is LittleFlower1986!
hello, I have joined as I need good advice on a situatuation. My daughter has a disability, mostly neuro, overlapping migrainal/epilepsy disorders. After finishing 6 form school she went to college to get better marks for English/maths, this was over a 2yr period, she was on dla from 17yrs old, in 2016 she was put on ESA…
