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16 year old Teenage with Social Anxiety Disorder School bus to sixth form
My daughter finished hospital Education and came out with very good grades of GCSE mostly B and One A. She has started main stream sixth form and has had a very rocky four of weeks. However now she is able to cope with her timetable and is doing 3 A levels. The gaps in her timetable can give her stress and she will retreat…
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Hi, my name is Hazal l have CP a 10 month old & pregnant
My name is Hazal l am 29 l live in Basildon with my husband we have a 10 month old son and l am nearly 17 weeks pregnant. I have a physical disability that effects my walking ability and balance. It is getting harder to lift my son (he is 2 and a half stone) l especially find it difficult lifting him in and out of the car,…
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I'm a parent of a 25year old son with sad.
Hello my name is issy and I'm a parent of a 25year old son with sad.
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No sleep
im a mum of a 22 month old and 22 weeks pregnant. My son has 1q21.1-21.2 microduplication he has a few issues. Just not sleeping and shutting off and no1 listens except send out another person to help who cant help. Im finding it hard to cope on 2-3 hours sleep in 24 hours and doesnt stop all day and im asingle mum. Any…
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Help with getting older
Hello I am new to all this as I am getting older I am struggling with a lot of things would just like to see how other people manage may be able to get a few tips
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Moved: baby transport
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Does anyone know of any good apps for disabled kids?
Hello, I'm Graham and I work here at Scope. I'm doing a bit of digging to find out about some great apps that might suit and appeal to disabled children - either for use on a tablet or a smartphone. And for the more technical amongst you, are there any really good app development companies who specialise in this area? Any…
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Are you a parent or carer of a disabled child who has difficulty sleeping?
Are you a parent or carer of a disabled child who has difficulty sleeping? Are you a professional who supports parents or carers of disabled children who have difficulty sleeping? We know how important a good night’s sleep is and are committed to developing the sleep support we provide to parents with disabled children.…
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Road to Resilience - thinking positively about the future
We have a new series of films to share with you, from parents and carers for parents and carers called The Road to Resilience. The fourth film is about how to think positively about the future. https://youtu.be/6T6-346O0hw We hope these films have been helpful to you, let us know your experiences now.
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I'm a worried Dad. My 1 Year Old son has severe CP. His mum is depressed and anxious. Help!
My son was born last March at 31 weeks gestation. He spent the first 50 days of his life in NICU before finally coming home. A head scan and subsequent MRI revealed PVL and since then he has been formally diagnosed with CP, impacting all 4 limbs. We are REALLY struggling. I'm worried sick about his mum who believes her…
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Im a parent - I don't know how to keep things going
I am a parent of of a 14 year old daughter with autism , social anxiety, depression and DPD. Although high functioning she is desperately lonely. My 17 year old daughter suffers OCD . I feel so run down that I don't know how to keep things going.
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lonely what do you do ?
i don't know who to turn to anymore, i am a army wife hubby works away we get on great but i am also a carer for my daughter whom is 25yrs old due to move out so i should be looking for work, i have asked for some assistance with our local carer's centre but they have suggested voluntary work which I am ok with but will…
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I am a carer
Hi saw this and as I am a carer for someone who suffers from arthritis,I thought I would take a look at what's happening
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Non verbal 34 months
My grandson is non verbal. He makes sounds but no words. He has seen a speech therapist about 5 months ago and she said not to worry yet as he will lead you to what he wants. Nursery are concerned and the health visitor suggested a referral to a paediatrician. Still waiting for this but are there any tips to encourage…
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My 3.5 year old daughter has been recently been diagnosed with diplegia cerebral palsy
My 3.5 year old daughter has been recently been diagnosed with diplegia cerebral palsy. Still don't think we have the full diagnosis as speech very delayed and problems with eating/drinking. Pushing for answers as we have from day one. Glad to have found this support group
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My little boy has Trisomy 21 age 5
My little boy has Trisomy 21 age 5. I am interested in any advice at all about his development needs. Thank you.
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What help can I get as a carer?
Hello everyone I am disabled myself and now have become a carer for my elderly mum who is 85 with mixed dementia .. i am wondering what help i can get ? I have been refused disability for myself even though i have angina . a false knee which is my 4th in 8 years high blood pressure and asthma which all contribute to…
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heart attack
I hope this is OK because I new to this group my husband had a heart attack last april he had quadrule heart bypass in November aswell we are findiing it really hard to cope emotionaly and financial getting no hope from anyone can anybody give me some help and advice
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Hi, my name is emma blaker!
I have a 3yr old daughter who has down syndrome. She is my world..... xxx
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Im a carer for my disabled brother
Hi care for my disabled brother since our mother passed away. I'm struggling to find out what support he use entitled to and would just like to connect with other carers.