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impey
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Hello everyone,
I have a son who has moderate learning difficulties. He left school in 2014 and has been at college since.
He attended a special needs school since the age of 3 - 16.
He now struggles with anxiety and his ability to be a friendly bubbly lad has changed. He has become quite withdrawn. He has just reached 21 and is hoping to do another college year next term.
Jordan looks like a typical 21 year old as in, he likes clothes and colour in his hair. But as I always say 'what you see, is not what you actually get!' Jordan looks very much more capable than he is. And, it worries me that after my day, Jordan will struggle to get any support, and he will not be able to sort out appointments and his benefits.
This is why I've joined the site so that I can get advice as and when I need it from people who know the right answers.
Thank you for adding me
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Hi @impey
Good morning it’s great to meet you.
Here’s some info for you below.
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Ffamilies%2Fdiagnosis%2Flearning-difficulty-overview&index_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Ffamilies%2Fdiagnosis%2Flearning-difficulty-overview&auth=R6AhF3U0jZd4gKDgFMGvfw&profile=_default&type=FP
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Ffamilies%2Fdiagnosis%2Flearning-difficulty&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Ffamilies%2Fdiagnosis%2Flearning-difficulty&auth=uLau8x00XCKPjaLfSZ1Abw&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Learning+difficulties
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2FSupport%2FFamilies%2FDiagnosis%2FMental-health-support-organisations&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2FSupport%2FFamilies%2FDiagnosis%2FMental-health-support-organisations&auth=EkkPenDDlc5APxY4iH4qAQ&profile=_default&rank=2&query=Learning+difficulties
Please please let me know if I can help/support you with???1 -
Hello @impey and a very warm welcome to you. Glad to have you with us. Formerly the parent-carer for a disabled child - she passed away a quarter of a century or so ago - I remember only too well that anxiety as to what would happen if she outlived us. I don't know that I can offer you much in a concrete sense, but if you'd care to chat or think there is anything I might be able to help with I hope very much that you will be in touch.
Warmest best wishes to you and to Jordan,
@JennysDad1 -
Welcome to the community, @impey! Do get involved, and if we can be of any assistance, just let us know!1
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Thank you for the lovely welcome, @Jennysdad and Pippa _ Scope.
I'm very sorry to hear about your Jenny, very sad. Thank you for sharing that with me.
Hope to chat with you both again. ?1
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