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PIP appointee and child turning 18
Our son is 18 soon. I am his DWP appointee..Will this end on his 18th birthday?
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I felt anger, then a bleak depression, after father died, a breakdown that continues a month after..
Thinking about it before it ever happened I even thought I might feel joy... not an iota, apparently... not sure why I've even dared to look at this forum, because right now anything related I've suddenly become so sensitive to, with mostly anger when it comes existent situations... but for my life... I just have an abyss…
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What support is there for a wheelchair user who is due a baby soon?
Hi everyone, I am in a wheelchair and due my baby in August and wondering what extra support is out there and adaptions to make my life abit more easier.
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2 year old not sleeping
My son is 2 years old and doesn’t sleep. He is speech delayed and I suspect he has autism and is due to be reffered by his speech and language therapist soon. He is displaying a lot of symptoms of autism. I also have 2 older children, with my daughter being autistic. My son has never been a “good sleeper” but recently his…
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Settling mum's estate
Hi everyone Recently my mum passed away. 8 was gutted but i know she was terminal. It was her time..an amazing mum. She had no will. I've called DWP and she's told them. (She had a state pension). My question is am I automatically executor? I have a disability myself and I'm not great at this kinda thing now. (MS is 15…
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Crying during positive/negative nostalgia, watching old vids
Not sure what possessed me to re-watch some old recordings from when I was 3, but I can't believe how easily I broke down... seeing this tiny guy, with apparent happiness that is now unknown to me, widely smiling (not at 12, then... every single picture I'm in I just don't smile at all, even when I, for some reason, have…
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Why do I keep having problems or issues with my mum only ?
Hello. I always had problems or issues with me .no matter what I'm doing. Kept doing thing that can overwhelm me or just get me angry and yet go to silent treatment. Doesn't even listen to me at all and talk that get very much wrong. I don't think some of my friends might not help . I can't go out myself but is has be…
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Hi, my name is Socket72! Are there any people out there that do home schooling?
I have a 13yr old son who has Autism & ADHA, he hates going to school because of the bullying he has been subjected to. The school are trying different things with him, but he really doesn't socialise at all with other children, he keeps himself to himself, but this means he has at times become a target for other kids to…
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Support/resources for parents with disabilities,
Hello! I'm Ellie and I live in a town in Devon. Dartmoor is one of my favourite places - although it's not the easiest place to visit with mobility issues, I always feel uplifted after going there. I have increasingly bad M.E / CFS and suspected POTS. We have twin boys aged 7. They are wonderful but we are really…
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Looking for advice on whether to seek genetic test for child
Hello, my partner has HNPP a genetic condition that is degenerative and causes pain and loss of sensation in his hands, arms and legs. It is Hereditary and so our two children (age 6 and 1 years old) have a 50% chance of also having it. We had assumed initially that we wouldn't get them tested and would instead let them…
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Teenage asd son and wanting more independence
please help, I’m So lost and not a clue what to do, my son has asd and since his become a teenager and noticing his younger cousins are going out with friends, he wants to know why he can’t go out. My son is very ditsy and very easily distracted, he looks a lot older than he acts. But he wants to know why I won’t let him…
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Help for my son who is autistic but not diagnosed
I just stumbled across Scope while searching for help for my son who is definitely Autistic. Never diagnosed. I tried so hard to get a diagnosis when he was in school but they thought he is not severe enough. Struggled through the education system but now can't find work. Has difficulty communicating, gets depressed,…
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Hi, my name is Amarose55! Would like to speak to other parents of Autistic young people, any advice?
I would like to speak to other parents who have an newly Autistic diagnosed 18 young person. I need some advice please. I am stressed and tired. I have left my Nurse job and l am at home now for 1 year. I am facing challenging issues. Please help any suggestions. I need to go back to work. Thank you.
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Bath seat suitable for 22month old
Hi, I’m hoping for some advice. My little girl is 22 months. She currently uses a baby bath seat but she has now outgrown it. I can’t seem to find one online. Without a bath seat she is really unstable sitting in the bath so it’s safer for her to use a bath seat. Is there any suggestions on suitable bath seats?
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ADHD, Sickle Beta-Thalassemia, Pica, Possible Autism? Tearing Clothes & Sores
Hello, My daughter is 8, she was born with a spot on her brain the doctors never investigated any further and almost seem like they wanted to hide it or not address it, we only found out because we demanded a scan, she has ADHD to the point if you tell her to do something or stop doing something she will say she got…
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Privacy
I have been told l have to let anybody into my my room. The amount of people coming it will be like sitting in a high street
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Uc
hi I’m old legacy benifits at the moment , now I’ve lost dla for my son due to no renewal form being sent out I’ve put that in now tho , I’ve lost tax credits for him due to this , now I’m due to on uc July will child Element be backdated disbalty part , I’m in a bad place over this , i have 3 children , ones waiting on…
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Nappies
Hello, One of the HCAs in the rehab has bought me nappies A pack of 42 this will give me peace of mind and stop me worrying that l am going to be caught short.
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IPSEA EHC Masterclass
Parents and carers We have a handful of places available on our EHC plan masterclass training session on 27 June (delivered virtually via Zoom).Places are £65, but we also have a few funded spots available for parents and carers who are unable to access a full cost place.Book here: https://buff.ly/4e6NJnKApply for a funded…
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Youngest daughter gets bullied at times
Youngest daughter gets bullied at times,she is 13.It is by two 8th grade girls and admit the the principal is trying well.It it is their parents that will not do a thing on their part.Good thing is she has good friends that reported it to the principal whom have witnessed it happen to her.They bully her because I am…
