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Hi I'm DKBur! My son has autism. Hoping to get some ideas on giving him the best opportunities
Hey everyone. I am a proud father of a son with Autism. He's only 4. He's an absolute little star ⭐. He is also a whirlwind of chaos and comedy. Hoping to get some ideas and advice from people to make sure he has the best opportunities possible.
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Good afternoon to all the wonderful people.
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Hi, my name is me23!
Hi, im new to this but just wondering if anyone has a child that’s been told they might have adhd/autism
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New diagnosis, so many questions??????
My beautiful 20 month old daughter has just had a MRI brain scan which showed she has PVL and Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy. Although I expected it to show Cerebral Palsy I was a little shellshocked about the PVL and that her CP was quadriplegic. She has been having physio for 7 months as she cannot sit, stand, rollover and…
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Deputyship at 18
Good Evening! I’m new on here & wanted advice & support where possible. I will keep it as brief as possible. So I am a single parent, won a small negligence amount for my sons birth and therefore from the High Court I was given a court of protection deputy. My question is as parental control ends at 18, the deputy is…
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I'm a disabled grandad and look after my granddaughter. I'm worried about the future
I’m a disabled grandad who has looked after my granddaughter since she was 5yr old she is now 15yrs old but I am worried about my granddaughters future how she will be able to cope if anything happens to me , I’m. 73
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Hi, my name is stacey_riley! My 3 year old son doesn't sleep very well. Any advice?
I really need some advice I have a 3 year old son who doesn’t sleep very well at all he goes down at 8 has no naps in the day but seems to be ready to start the day at 3.30 and it’s starting get earlier now I’ve tried everything
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Hi, my name is al4! I'm a proud parent of an autistic son
Hi, I'm a proud parent of an Autistic son
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Hi! I'm looking for another carers or family members of severely disabled relations in Warwrickshire
Looking for any other Carers/Family members of severely disabled relations who live in Warwickshire.
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Possibly triggering, definitely whiney and self pitying
So after years of trying to get help with my son, who has learning difficulties, epilepsy and massive mental health issues, and after spending fri,sat sun being beaten black and blue and having a pillow pressed over my face, I called the police. I'd always made his violence out to be less then it was, because I was…
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Free school vouchers
Hi my son of 15 as now come to live with me his mom is still getting the food vouchers I’m disabled but his mom works full time how do I get the school vouchers transferred over to me for my son
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I'm looking to make new friends. I care for my children, and sometimes I feel that I've lost "me"
I'm Tracy and I live in Staffordshire. I am mum to 3 girls, 2 of which have special needs. Just wanting to say introduce myself and make new friends who understand and can relate to some of the challenges of caring for loved ones specialist needs, its hard work but there a lot of love and I'm so proud of all my girls…
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Visiting carers -best practice; Businesses' Covid testing registration
Situation:Head-injured (30 years ago) man, living independently with part-time care support from paid carers and (unpaid) family. Ambulant, but some terrain is difficult. Memory and cognitive difficulties. One-handed. Problem: considering when client can return to his own home (currently quasi-shielding at parents' house).…
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How to go about my son living with me
Hi my son has lived with here mom since he was born now he is 15yrs old he wants to live with me his left his mother’s house and now his living with me . His mother I still getting benefits for him I really don’t no we’re to start with changing the money she gets for him over to me will all this have to go to court or will…
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30hr Childcare/LCWRA + PT employment
Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me work out if our 3 year old daughter is entitled for 30 hours free childcare? If not, why? Are we eligible for any other childcare support beyond the current 15 free hours? I receive LCWRA within my wife’s and mine joint UC claim. I also receive PIP daily living element. My…
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Mum receives award for creating 'Magic Pants' and new inclusive children's fashion range
A mum has won a prestigious award in recognition of her new inclusive kids clothing line. Michelle Best, founder of Blossom & Best, is mum to two young
children, one of whom has had high functioning autism for the past 5 years. Seeing
the incontinence caused by her daughter’s sensory processing difficulties led
Michelle to…
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Hi, my name is cathynorris1987! I feel alone and incompetent as a parent of children with autism.
Hi everyone. Just thought I'd introduce myself. I am 34 and have 3 beautiful boys. My eldest son, Finley, will be 13 this month, and was diagnosed with Autism 3 years ago. This lockdown has been a real struggle, especially with what his school is expecting from him. My second son, Aiden, who is 10, is also under assessment…
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GP experience for autistic son
Just wanted to see if I’m not overreacting to this. Took my son to see the Dr today for an ear exam, he’s 3. I explained that he was autistic before the exam, the Dr said he still needed the exam and no alternate strategies offered. I had my boy viced as best I could. I was instructed to put one arm around his arms and the…
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How did you find being pregnant and becoming a disabled mum?
Our very own @Ami2301 is featured in Enable Magazine this Mother's Day, sharing her experience of becoming a mum to little Daisy. In the article, Ami describes some of the difficulties she faced during pregnancy: But also describes her joy at Daisy's arrival, “The second that Daisy was placed into my arms, I’d never…
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Hi, my name is EmmaL! I'm looking to share information and support on CEV/disabled children
Hi there hoping to share info and support re vaccines for CEV/ disabled children
