Son with cerebral palsy needs help to cope with academic needs

bolanle_77

Good morning all, This is Mrs.Adedeji Bolanle from Nigeria , I have a son named Daniel and he is 18 years old who is cerebral palsy. He is presently in Somerset,UK . He is in mark college for he secondary school education.He has completed year 11 and currently doing A level but we need help to be able to cope with academic needs.

Sam_Alumni

Hi @bolanle_77

Welcome to the community! 

Take a look at the transition tips for some ideas on the processes of moving forward as a young adult.  You can also look through the category of Cerebral Palsy here on the community to chat with other people with CP as well as their family and friends.

Look forward to chatting to you

Sam

[Deleted User]

Hey @bolanle_77

Daniel might be able to get an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) from his local authority.  (They are the new version of a Statement of Educational Needs).  An EHCP is a document that details what support is required and commits the school, healthcare professionals and social care team to providing it.  There's help available to get an EHCP from a service called Independent Support - the Council for Disabled Children website will be able to tell you who the Independent Support provider is in his area.  

Hope this helps!

bolanle_77

Thank you for this response .