Hi, am mom to an 8yr old daughter with quadriplegic dystonic cp

Engraced
Engraced Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
Hi, I'm Engraced and mom to an 8yr old daughter with quadriplegic dystonic cp. I'm moving over to the UK soon and am swamped with questions on how to cope and schooling for her. Advice, suggestions and an understanding ear will be deeply appreciated.

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  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    Hi @Engraced

    A very big welcome to you we have got a very active online community where you should find other members in the same situation.

    I have attached some info for you & I hope it is ok  ???

    Please please let me know if I can help you further ???

    https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosis/cerebral-palsy
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    edited September 2017
    Hi @Engraced welcome to the community :)

    I have moved your post to the advisor section, I hope they can help
  • IndependentSupportServices
    IndependentSupportServices Online Community Member Posts: 54 Contributor
    Hi @Engraced

    Thanks for getting in touch. You will be able to find a lot of support in the parents and carer section of the forum.

    For information on schooling, it will depend which part of the UK you are moving to. You can find your local Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service service by searching 'SENDIASS' and the county/city. They will be able to advise you on all areas of schooling.

    If you think your child will need support above and beyond what can be offered by a mainstream school, you can contact an Independent Supporter to discuss applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan which will detail all your daughter's needs and how these can be addressed. You can find the Independent Supporter for the area you are moving to by using the link below

    https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/independent-support/where-find-my-independent-support-provider

    Good luck with the move!