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Looking for advice for my 5 year old sister. She may have autism and ADHD
Hi. I’m looking for any kind of help for my sister. She is 5 years old. She is typically well behaved and kind but recently it is becoming more often where she gets violent and won’t listen. I cant find a trigger for this change of behaviour, it’s literally like a switch has been flipped. Sometimes she lashes out at…
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20 year old child waiting for autism assessment, how can I support them best?
Bit of background my child spent most of their life living away from me and the only contact I was allowed a letter twice a year. They still don't live with me but we have been in full contact for just over 14 months. We discussed lots of medical issues we both have, but the one I am finding the hardest to navigate is the…
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My Sister has had a Fall
Hi to all, My Sister has had a Fall in the Bathroom of a Nursing Home how do I go about complaining she is Obviously not been watched close enough what can be done to ensure this is Put Right. I did inform them that she is not stable on her feet and she shuffles when walking. Advise would be helpfull please.…
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Whizz-Kidz Community Change Fund
For more information please email info@whizz-kidz.org.uk or click here to request an application pack :)
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Moved: Second hand equipment for Snappi buggy
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Disabled Parent
Hi, I’m new here. Hoping to be able to find out some info and a safe place to chat with others. I am a 32yr old mum of two wonderful children 9 & 2 I have lupus, rheumatoid arthritis. It developed when I was pregnant with the little one. I have a wonderful supportive mum who lives close. my 9yr old is at school full time…
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Baby bedtime routine 2 months old
Bedtime books are a great way to help your child fall asleep. It's a simple solution that can take the place of a story every night. I found out about this accidentally when my then 1-year-old son started getting lost in his books during bedtime. I searched for bedtime books for babies and found a few that got 4-5 star…
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A very different Christmas to others.
Hi, so I've been really ill during the run up to Christmas, I have 3 high needs kids all home full time, rarely getting a break, my kids have been getting ill also with winter bugs etc and kids dad has autism and ptsd which he's currently getting therapy for the ptsd. On top of all that I suffer with herniated discs in my…
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Dads birthday
23rd December Today is the anniversary of my Dads birth I think of him every day, but especially today As a child you used to throw me over your shoulder Carry me across your back to places I otherwise would never reach I sometimes imagine I still ride high upon your shoulders Whenever I do anything, I wonder would he…
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Could you help with Scope's research?
Scope’s research
panel allows disabled people to use their expertise and lived experience to
help Scope in achieving equality for disabled people. About
the panel The insight we
gain from our panellists allows us to create and improve Scope services and
campaigns. Some projects also run in partnership with other…
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Moving from America to UK
Hi I'm looking for advice for my sister she traveled to America and had 2 children over there her and her partner aren't working I'm wondering any advice what my sister can do as she's worried she may have to leave her children there when she comes back to UK also she has no money at all so she's living off him he gets…
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Recent become my Granddaughter's guardian. Am I entitled to help
have recently become the guardian of my 10 year old Granddaughter i m on Esa and pip what help am I entitled to
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Grief & bereavement of a parent at Christmas
Hi 👋🏽 Does anyone have any tips on navigating the bereavement and grief of a parent at Christmas? And how to deal with family who might not understand? (I am neurodivergent as well as physical and mental health conditions too.) thank you xx
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Small Breaks/Personal Budget - Understanding our rights and getting help
Hello,last year (about 14 month ago) I applied for and was accepted for a small breaks program for our daughter. Our council strongly suggested they pay us a personal budget to employ our own help. To us it felt that this would be most suitable for those who have family helping and want to formalize for example…
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New here looking for advice :-) 2.5 year old autistic toddler who likely also has ADHD
Hi guys. I've just registered today as I'm worried about my sister's well being. She has a 2.5 year old autistic toddler who likely also has ADHD. She has another older 8yo and is a single mum. My youngest niece attends nursery for 3 hours every morning, which is nowhere near what she needs. She is unbelievably hard work…
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Difficult time with daughter given her tics, hormones, sleeping difficulties, and expressing herself
I have a 9 year old daughter diagnosed with Autism. She is going through early puberty and is suspected of havin g tourette's syndrome because she's been having tics of 9 months now. We're going through a difficult time given her tics, hormones, sleeping difficulties, and she is not able to express herself well. She also…
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Section 20 + Parental Responsibility
If your section 20 is overriden by LA or care provider seek legal advice.
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Carer problems
My wife /carer has bursitis in her left knee She does virtually everything for me - from shopping to helping me to get to my doctors appointments But needs to rest in order to get rid of the bursitis What can we do?
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Me & my daughter are both disabled what help & support do you all get
Hi me & my daughter are both disabled what help & support do you all get please
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Hi, my name is AliG! Concerns our son is outside the system
Hi Everyone. Not sure if this is the right place for me but I hope so🙂 I have a son with Aspergers and quite debilitating OCD. He’s 22. He can work bar work, waiter for short time until the OCD takes over and his masking no longer works. He’s never had any benefits. He is on medication. He refuses help. Our concern is he’s…
