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Hi, my name is Dorreen!

Dorreen
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I need any help. I will say thank you to everyone now. I have 5 grown up kids. 2 have special needs, 1 is living in a shared house with other people like himself and been told he will never be able to live alone. Got used to that as the school was getting stuff for him that I couldn't. Anyway, things happened and as time went on found out that my other son has the same thing but he is still living with me but I am not getting any help.
Now he cooks for himself, baths/ dresses unadded but since he was young I have had trouble getting him to leave the house as years go by now he doesn't even take dog out as he is afraid.I'm I a mum or I'm I also his carer, please help.
Now he cooks for himself, baths/ dresses unadded but since he was young I have had trouble getting him to leave the house as years go by now he doesn't even take dog out as he is afraid.I'm I a mum or I'm I also his carer, please help.
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Hi @Dorreen
A very big welcome to you to our online website/ community.
I do hope that we can help you in anyway????
I have attached the below info for you please let me know if you have any problems???
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/diagnosed
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families-hub/preschool
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families-hub/primary
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/secondary
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/local-advice
I hope the above info is ok ????
I think nowadays we have to be both "unfortunately" (Parent & Carer)
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Hi @Dorreen what would you like help with? Does your son see a doctor or specialist?
Scope
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Hi @Dorreen how are you getting on?
Scope
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I am 56 and never knew that my disability has a name Swans, does not help much but at least now maybe someone may look at us differently, Instead of oh there's nothing wrong with you. No good with finding help online as not very good So please can you help, do you know someone who can explain and maybe answer so stuff for me. Thank you
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Hi @Dorreen, good to hear from you! Have you visited the SWAN UK website? You may be able to get in touch with their team to see if they can make any suggestions or recommendations.
Are you receiving any financial support? You may like to have a look at the online benefits calculator to see if there's anything you could claim.
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