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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…
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‘I am a shadow of what I was before lockdown’: unpaid carers feel trapped and are at risk of burnout
‘I am a shadow of what I was before lockdown’: unpaid carers feel trapped and are at risk of burnout Have you felt more exhausted and burnt out during lockdown? Are you worried about possible further lockdown restrictions? What measures would you put in place to support unpaid carers?
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Mom with 2 kids with needs
Hi I am new I have 2 children with needs one with asd and anxiety one with epilepsy and gobel development delay and behaviour issues also speech problems both with sensory needs.
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Hi, my name is ann76! My son has suspected ADHD and autism, so I'm looking for support
Hi everyone, I’ve just signed up to hopefully gain some support and help for my 8 yr old son who is waiting for his diagnosis for ADHD and potentially Autism too. It’s been a rough month at home, as our son has now developed a fear of wind, rain and grey clouds! This all stems from being caught in some hail 2 yrs ago and…
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Disabled role models in schools
Hi all, I hope that everyone is well. Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this. I am looking to develop a presentation whereby I go into schools, primarily looking to begin with primary and secondary school aged children, to talk about what it is like to live with a disability, how it can affect a person's…
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Carers Group Session TODAY at 11am
Attention, friends, carers, parents We want to reach out and give you the time you need to speak to us about the challenges you are facing in these current times. Today's session is an important one as in recent carers group discussions, it became apparent that people within our community have faced extraordinary…
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Hi, my name is Mohammad Islam
Hi my name is Mohammad Removed by moderator (personal details). I am new to this community. I have a Five years and Ten months old autistic son he attends a primary school. Last year in December the inclusion manager told that my Son's EHC plan will be completed by next session but since July 2020 I have been emailing the…
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Help for adult son with LD and anxiety, depression and challenging behaviour
Hi New here I'll jump straight in if that's ok? Is there any way of getting help and support re. the above, that doesn't involve having my son sent to some horrendous unit and left to rot? Hope this is the right place for this...
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Direct payments
Hello everyone. I’m a mum to two boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I’m trying to find out if anyone who has DMD boys that are children and in receipt of direct payments are able to be paid the money even though they live in the same household. I don’t have anyone suitable enough to provide my children the care that…
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This Fridays Carers Group with Healthwatch Birmingham
Attention all carers, parents of adults or children with disabilities. This week in our carers online session, Cerebral Palsy Midlands and Noah’s Star will be welcoming Healthwatch Birmingham and Mark McKinley, Volunteer and Engagement Officer will be joining our zoom meeting to talk to us about their service to our…
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Do I need to request an EHCP myself for my 9 year old son who has ADHD?
Hello Please my 9yrs boy is diagnosed with ADHD I don't want to put him on medication but the scool senco said they can't request for EHCP for him that I should request it by myself am confused what should I do. Thanks
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Help please anyone
I need to pick my little girl up from school this Friday from school but they have put me on a late ..... I’m sick of my boss letting everyone else go see there kids early but when it’s me they don’t :( I’ve never had a day off work been there over 2 years as well .... got no one to collect her, what can I tell my boss ?…
