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Hi, my name is Popsicle_171! I feel lonely & lost.
I am really struggling to make friends where I live. I'm shy anyway but losing my confidence every day. My young son is autistic, non-verbal and epileptic. He communicates by screaming, for when hes sad and happy. He also use his mouth for everything sensory. This meant biting people aswell. I feel so lonely and not sure…
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Difficult behaviour
We have a 16 year old with ADHD and other complexities. He is very difficult to live with and can be volatile. I have tried to explain bills and life skills to him but he doesn't listen. He behaves like he's in a fantasy world, detached from any responsibility. I'm so worried how he will cope if he gets a place of his own.…
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Power of Attorney for a person with learning disability and 16/17 years old
I have an autistic and SEND child. I bought some NS&I Premium Bonds. since he turned 16, they government agency NS&I has been declining all types of requests (letters from GP, Consultants. Head Teacher., Social Worker etc). They ask PoA from gov.co.uk that is standard form but its for Adults. They don't let me take control…
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3 year old speech advice please?
Hi, I have a Daughter who just turned 3 in January. Her speech is ok but just wanted to know if there’s anyone with SALT experience that could observe a video and advise if her speech is typical for her age please? thanks a very anxious Mammy
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Hi, my name is accbabymom! I wanted to share my thoughts with other parents and have support
My son is 3 and a half now and is doing well! I wanted to share my thoughts with other parents and have support!
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Help for single parent with disabled child
Hello, I am new to this platform but I am looking for some help for my friend who is really struggling with her sons needs. He is severely Austistic, non verbal, mobility problem and more. She is becoming so upset and telling me she feels like she's loosing her bond with him because she's struggling so much and he's…
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Hi, my name is hjfisf! Brother's residential care home have stopped his weekly visit home
Hello all, hope you’re all well. First time on here and unsurprisingly it’s because I need to pick your brains and tap into your knowledge please 🙏🏻
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Agenesis of the Corpus Collosum
Hiya! My son has Agenesis of the Corpus Collosum. I was wondering if anyone else had it and what was their experience with it ? My son has speech delay and his understanding is a few months behind, but other than that he is well. I have found it hard as it was very difficult caring for him first few years. I breastfed him…
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Son 14 has CP left leg
Hi all, My son who is 14 had CP in his left leg, he goes to children clinic onces a year for check up. Today they mention about early transition at 16 and he would get discharge from children clinic , so he would need to be seen by GP! So my questions if anyone knows, he stops having yearly appointments when he turn 16 and…
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SEN Sons future
Hi people I thought I would post on I am a newbee . My son is 4 and a half ,has been diagnosed with autism and a global learning delay ,the professionals have said he has a mental age of an 8 month year old at this point ,he is non verbal and has severe problems understanding anything really but he is such a lovely little…
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My 13-year-old son doesn't spend much time outside the house and has no special needs
This discussion was created from comments split from: Sensory problems and sex.
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Hi, my name is cjclarke! Homeschooling son but finding it hard not meeting other children
hello we have been home schooling since sept and my son is finding it hard not meeting other children. he is 12 has autism global devoplment delay we live in maidenhead and would love some help just some days he doesnt want to do any work and some days he loves doing work, he loves histroy
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Hi, my name is Rowilla! navigating change following the death of my father in law
I've found this website whilst I navigate a change in the family dynamics following the death of my father in law who was the appointee for my disable brother in law. I am literally going round in circles so I hope I will get some sense here!
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Sleep help - 5 yr old
Hi all, my daughter has been having extended wake ups for well over a year but used to self settle. Now she wakes and comes in to our room but can take hours to go back to sleep. She’s so restless and then starts getting aggressive where she’s so tired. It affects her next day and we’re all struggling. Would love some…
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Hello, my name is MaddyB. Speech and language assessment for my toddler.
I am the parent of a toddler who suffered a brain injury as a result of Meningitis when a baby. We are playing the waiting game to see the extent of the impairment. They are about to have a speech and language assessment (we are paying to go private for this) and they are on a long waiting list for an assessment for a…
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Hi, my name is fudgee!I have a son who is autism and PDA . Its great to share ideas
I have a son who is autism and PDA I am also studying child psychology and speech and language to help support him, we have gave many issues and overcome so much, it’s great to be part of the community here to help and share ideas.
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Hi, my name is christina1513! Group for my daughter, who has autism and anxiety
Hi, I have a 16 Yr old daughter that has autism and high anxiety. She has been out of school for 3 years and has missed out on making friendships with people of a similar age. She loves arts and craft, sewing, crochet and would like to chat to someone similar and maybe meet up. Can anyone point me in the right direction.…
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Advice on rights around daughters care needed
I have joined this community because I need advice regarding how to help my Daughter. she is presently in a residential flat but will be having 28 days notice served on her soon as she has very challenging behaviour/learning disabilities/complex needs and is undiagnosed at the moment with detachment disorder and this is…
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Claiming DLA - son gone to college
Not sure what to do. As we all know, the PIP/DLA people are not the fairest so I'm not sure what to admit to. Both PIP (went to tribunal) and DLA (appeal) they gave him zero points to start with. In my experience they try not to pay anyone. He was diagnosed on the Spectrum 5 years ago now. He REALLY struggled but now hes…
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I have a teenager with autism and mental health who has become socially isolated
Hey I was wondering if any one can point me in the right direction I have a teenager with autism and mental health who has become socially isolated and has not left the house because of her mental health I was wondering if there are are any nhs hairdressers or advise as she can’t leave house for any appointments due to…
