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Keeping autistic child safe when sleeping
Hi, any advice welcome. Our 3 year old currently shares with us. Main reason for this is he can’t get through the night otherwise and we are worried he will hurt himself. What I mean by that is he moves about all over the bed. 180 degrees and top and bottom of bed etc. Some nights he ends up right on the edge of the bed…
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Hi, my name is khadidjachikh6!
I have my son 4year had autistic I wanne really help and Adobe for a lots thing for him
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Hi, my name is lainyjane! I'd like to connect with other parents and carers
Hello I'm just new in here. I hope you are all well and keeping safe in these difficult times. I'm a full time carer for both my adult sons as well as working a full time job. It can be exhausting at times but my boys are more than worth it. I know I cant go on the way I am at the moment but I'm in a bit of a rut. I've no…
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Continuing the campaign to raise support for all carers.
Many carers themselves suffer health conditions and like myself have disabilities and its important that the support is recognised. This article here is from the local paper the Wetherby News. Its not about me its about raising awareness for all. It follows on from recent discussions in the forum
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Guilt
My mum suffers from strokes & my sister is her main carer as I work full time. How does everyone deal with the guilt of having a recently disabled parent especially one you wasn’t particularly close to? My mum can be quite blunt to the people closest to her (I think it’s the strokes) she has no emotion anymore, likes to…
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Help and support for my children
Hi, I was wondering if anybody could help me please? I'm looking for some advice on getting some more help. My girls are under young carers, but haven't been seen by them in over a year. I want them to receive more support, but don't know who to ask. I have carers who come in for 45 minutes twice a day. The morning is…
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Daughter
Wwll my daughter just announced shes pregnant and the boyfriend and i dont get along we had an argument months ago the way he was treating her and i left it as that well shes pregnant by him and its like i dont exsist no more its all his side the perfect family yet she has a good job yet since being with him shes in debt…
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Hi, im natalie600_! How do other single parents cope with childcare costs?
Hi, this is all new to me and dont know how all this works. But even with support from friends and family, there isn't anyone going through the same situations as me right now.
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Fertility and deciding to have children when you have a physical impairment
The Undressing Disability podcast recently did a special episode about deciding to become a parent when you have a physical impairment. The show notes explain: To listen to the podcast give the link above a click. The show lasts 35 minutes and speaks with disabled people debating "the big decision" to try for children.…
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Hi, I'm nickykelly123! I'm worried about my granddaughter, has anyone experienced something similar?
Hello. Can put tell !e why my granddaughter is not listening to anything we say to her. She rocks on her chair in class at school will not concentrate on the work . She keeps turning round and trying to get the attention of other children. She has a helper and they've said she doesn't want to concentrate. She has !missed a…
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Advice about son's finances
Hi our son had just started living In supported accommodation . We were managing his benefit money but then he decided he wanted to and we felt obliged to give him his bank details, card etc. However he is getting into a mess , and the supported accommodation have asked us to takeover his money again. We are very reluctant…
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Hello
Hiya I'm Lesley, 47, from County Durham, I have a 15 year old autistic son x
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My chronic illness shouldn't impact my child - but it already has
A wrote a piece that I thought might be relatable to you good people here. At times, parenting feels like the hardest thing in the world. I thought my chronic illness shouldn't impact my child, but Shielding has meant it already has. Last week when I wrote this, I found out in the most upsetting way. Please remove if not…
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Congratulations to a very special person!!
I am extremely honoured to be asked by @Ami2301 to announce the safe arrival of her beautiful daughter this morning (4th November 2020) born at 10.58am, weighing 7Ib 5oz.. Both Mummy and daughter are doing extremely well. The babies name is being kept a secret and only close family and friends know at the moment. Her name…
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Skin picking at bed time
Hi, I thought I might ask on here. My child picks at ME at bedtime. And gets very upset every time i say no (multiple times every night) they say it helps them relax and they can't find any other way to sleep. Just clarifying they don't have any health issues. I've had a Google for some type of sensory toy for "skin…
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Behavouir in children
I have an elleven year old child being accessed for altsim he hasn’t been diagnosed yet still waiting he can be nice when he chooses to be But I’m finding he becoming more ruder recently and I don’t always stick to taking things away but I am now and I do find it help at times with his behavouir but he can be swear and…
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Hi, my name is TheKershaws!
Hi all, We have been looking for peer parent support. Our youngest child Lewis, 2 and half yrs, is currently under assessment for autism. His nursery have applied for a one to one support as his needs are very challenging. we are navigating our way through this new situation and at times feel ok about it and other times…
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Seeking other parents of kids with LD / neurological conditions
Hi parents and carers, Our 7 month old has an undiagnosed brain condition and developmental delay. We’ve been told to expect life long learning disabilities given his MRI results. It’s a lot to take in and we’d love to connect with parents going through a similar road towards acceptance of an alternative family life.…
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Learning Difficulties
Hi to all, I'm looking for some advice please. I am presently working with a grandfather (S) who has raised his grandson (E) from the age of 10 when Social Services removed him from his home with his mother. (E) is 18 now and has been let down by every avenue his grandfather and late grandmother had tried to get help from.…
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Challenging behaviour
My eight year old son is having issues at school controlling his emotions, he's lashing out and throwing things at other children and staff, he also refuses to do as asked and is sometimes having to be physically moved from class, he has some mild body awareness and a NHS occupational therapist says he craves deep…
