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ADHD benefits for my child
hi guys I’m new to this so please forgive me if I do any thing wrong. My name is miv and my 15 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with adhd. She believes that she is entitled pip or whatever. Could some one please let me know if this is true and if so how to apply thanks for now guys xx
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Hi, my name is LozA100! Any tips for helping my teenage son?
Hi all. My son is 12 and autistic. He had 1:1 support in mainstream primary, then had a benign brain tumour 2 years ago that has left additional processing difficulties and as you can imagine, really took a toll on his physical and mental health and wellbeing. He's been amazing and I'm incredibly proud of him. I don't know…
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Hi, my name is Rosies_Dad! Just received a CP diagnosis for my daughter, any book recommendations?
Yesterday I took my twin daughters to Hospital for a routine physio appt and was blind sided with a Cerebral Palsy diagnosis for Rosie it now makes sense why she can’t walk. My wife is away with the Army so wasn’t there is person. We are now waiting to go back for more physio and hopefully some sort of walker. Can anyone…
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Child dla , when to apply for pip
Morning, I've just renewed my daughters dla, they received it on the 8th of July, and renewed it on the 12th July, yes 4 days to make decision, it didn't end untill mid October, so very fast, anyway my question, they have given her it untill her 17th birthday, do I apply for pip then when it comes to the end ,,or will I…
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lady with son who has autism needs help
hi all im posting here my story is today i met lovely lady jodie is her name.I met her whilst in a supermarket in bradford leeds lovely lady she was having a terrible day today i stopped to ask her if she was ok, And she told me this week she's only had 2 hours sleep with her son he is 12 yrs old and has autism,Becasue its…
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Hiya
Hope all are well My venting moment I’ve been quiet. I’ve followed the rules. I’ve written emails, filled out SEN diaries, attended meetings, and trusted the process. But nothing changes. My daughter is a neurodivergent teenager who needs support. Real support. Not words. Not promises. She needs people who understand her,…
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Advice on refusing to leave the house
Hi there, I’m new to the forum, any help is very welcome and I apologise for such a long read, I have a little girl age 10, with autism, also waiting on diagnosis for adhd, as from the Easter break she has refused to go out anywhere and to school, which we are shocked at as she’s always loved going to school…She has high…
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Your not alone
Hello all It’s been a week since my daughter had a severe mental health crisis, and I’m still trying to process everything. She has SEN and has been struggling with extreme school-related anxiety for some time. I’ve been raising concerns for months—logging behaviours, attending meetings, sending emails, doing everything…
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Help with finding accessible hobbies for teen
Hi ,I'm just wondering if anyone has any good links or advice on where or how to start helping our cp/asc teen get involved in a hobbie , they have been in autistic burnout for almost a year and not at school due to this so lost any peer support or any feelings of worth , they currently have showed an interest in formula 1…
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first time mummy to my Isabella who was born with spinabifida mylomeningocele and hydrocephalus!
I am a first time mummy to my Isabella who is currently 3, she was born with spinabifida mylomeningocele and Hydrocephalus! I am the only one of my friend group with a child who has special needs, so seeking out for some mummy friends like me!
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EHCP declined!!
Hi, my grandson is awaiting a scan to confirm CP although working diagnosis has always been evolving CP. He will be 3 next month, in nursery where he has standing frame, brillio seat and a walking frame. He can sit cross legged independently, roll and just about beginning to do an army type crawl, at great effort. He has…
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12 year old son who is suffering with school anxiety
I have 12 year old son who is suffering with school anxiety.We haven’t been able to get him to school for 10 weeks now.as the summer holidays are approaching it’s a worry for us that if he doesn’t go in then it could be harder for him when he starts his 2nd year in September.We are in constant contact with school who are…
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Mistake on DLA form
Looking for a bit of advice. I sent my daughters DLA renewal forms back today. I did a full day in a diary form including night time of a day whilst she was on her period to show how much extra support she needs at these times. I included an extra night time page for a day she wasn’t on her period to show her care needs on…
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Hi, my name is munma2three! Where can I get advice on behaviour issues for my two boys?
Hi. I have 1q21.1 microduplication. I know that two or my boys both have it. Waiting on ADHD testing for the 3 of us. And an autism test on the oldest son. I have been having so many behaviour issues with both boys. And tbh I have no idea where to look and I do not understand it all. Any help aor info would be greatly…
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Struggling to help son with asking for a job
hi I’m new my son has just left school he is socially awkward has limited facial expression and quite rigid in thoughts .we have always known Leon has ASD but he refused an assessment and because he’s high functioning and been ok at school and with his group of friends we have let him make that choice .however now he’s…
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Single occupant accessible toilet
Hi all, I wonder if you can help with a question: my son has anxiety about using the toilets at college so sometimes won't eat or drink. His college says he cannot use the single occupant accessible toilet as staff use them. 2 of these toilets have 'Staff only' on the door. There is a third on the ground floor, away from…
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Hi, my name is luu855! Is sen right for my child?
hello i have a 7 year old in mainstream school. Has has been diagnosed woth ASD and has a active echp. The school has told me they feel he needs specialist schooling as smaller classes and more attention and facilities will help him learn better. His school osnt large as its a little village school in norfolk. I am worried…
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help getting an ASD diagnosis for my daughter.
hi, I'm tiggywinkle, i have a nearly 10 year old daughter and i suspect she has autism with a pda profile. the problem I'm having is she masks really well in school and they don't agree with me but she is totally different at school than she is at home. I don't know how to go about getting her a diagnosis without the…
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Hi, my name is clare12311! I disagree with daughters award. It should be higher.
Hi,my daughter has quite a few issues as cerable palsy on autistic spectrum global delay no danger awareness!shes only on low mobility which i thinks wrong .
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My son 18 with Autism is struggling in his head , says all his relationship..
HI My son 18 with Autism is struggling in his head , says all his relationships are superficial. He goes to college level 4. But dosnt like people in class, has no friends at all , struggles to express feelings , in concerned for him just dont know how to lead him , I believe I am and his dad are autistic too , his sister…
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Has anyone claimed DLA for a Baby with structural talipes (clubfoot) please?
hi just seeing if anyone has a child with structural talipes (clubfoot) please. As my child was born with it he’s now 6 months old and I’ve been advised by midwives and nurses to apply for dla for him, just seeing if anyone else has done this and was they accepted please before I make a claim
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When my toddler wasn’t talking, I blamed myself. I didn’t know what was normal anymore
It started out with little things. My son didn’t babble much. He wasn’t saying “mama” or calling out for things the way other kids his age were. At first, I told myself he was just taking his time. Everyone around me kept saying kids develop differently, and I wanted to believe that. But as time went on, I noticed the gap…
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Hi, my name is Shireen22!
Good Afternoon, My daughter who is Year 5 is having a Educational Pysch assessment next Wednesday. What sort of questions will they ask me and what are good questions I should ask them to help get the best out of the meeting. Thank you
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DLA renewal
hello, I have to renew my sons DLA claim form soon. He was getting the highest rate of care. CAHMS are discharging him soon because he has an EHCP now. He still needs nightly supervision on his worst days though. I am not sure whether to ask his psychiatrist or his doctor for the part where it asks for more information…
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Child dla
I received a notification a few days ago in regards to my sons dla saying he had been awarded it . Fast forward to today I rang and obviously pressed the wrong digit the lady couldn’t say much just that a decision had been made I’d receive a letter or call back press option 5 , so I did , to be presented with the most…
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Universal credit
Hi we currently dont claim universal credit due to being over threshold. When doing a benefit checker if our daughter qualifies for DLA we will receive a payment each month. Does this get backed when we make a new claim due to DLA delay . Thanks
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Stuck
Hi folks I'm father to 20 yr old boy who has struggled with life since he left primary school at 12. Left school at 15, no education, no friends, lovely kid but wracked with self doubt. Used to be such a happy child with friends, sport and hope. Now on antidepressants and honestly we do not know how to help him. He has no…
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Refused college place due to EHCP
Hi my son has been refused a college place due to his EHCP, he has Autism, is not a bad lad, just struggles emotionally and that's only if someone was to bully him. I'm in contact with SEN at the college and even she said he is capable of going to the college, he has his heart set on mechanics, is very knowledgeable in the…
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Transport to school costing too much
Hi I am new here so i dont know how this works. Am a single mom with an ADHD child. Still waiting for DLA but in the mean time am on low income, my daughter's school is very far, we cant cange it because we are in tempolary accommodation. She has serious anxieties we cant take a bus but taxi. Its costing me £30 a day.…
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Daughter gone into residential school
HI i have a 16 year old non verbal autistic daughter with complex needs. Tonight is her 2nd night away at residential school. I so miss her and as shes never been away for more than 2 nights restbyte i fret she is now realising that she should come home soon and will become upset and anxious when shes starts pointing at…