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Educational adjustments for daughter
Hi everyone, My daughter passed college due to no exams only coursework, however to attend university she had to pass English which she took for 5 years and failed, she had diagnosed dyslexia and dyscalculia and a recent referral for autism. She passed her English only due to Covid and the way the college tested, on…
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Disabled teenager who was left in school during fire takes safety campaign
A teenage boy who was left alone upstairs during a school fire has taken his campaign for stronger safety rules for disabled students to Parliament. Lucas Vezza-O'Brien has cerebral palsy and says he was "terrified" when smoke began to fill the corridor on the first floor of his school in Hyde, Greater Manchester, in…
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UC Child Element and starting new college course next year
Hi, My 17 year old autistic nephew struggled at college and left his course in April. Consequently his UC child element, disabled child element plus Child Benefit were all stopped because he's no longer in education or training. Luckily he qualified for PIP which was a financial life-saver for his single parent Dad. My…
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🏫School Support for Children With ADHD - ADHD Awareness Month🏫
Part One - What Is ADHD? Part Two - What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has ADHD and the Diagnosis Pathway Part Four - Practical Strategies for Parents & Carers Who Have Children With ADHD Navigating school with a child who has ADHD can feel challenging but you're not alone and schools across the UK are required to…
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To Wheelchair or not to Wheelchair?
I'm 29 and it's becoming increasingly painful and tiring to stand and walk for long. Last year I started university (very late in life😅) with the help of my rollator. I find myself missing days as I just cant bare standing/walking as much as I need to even with my rollator or my crutches. I keep backtracking and talking…
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✍️Asking My Child's School For a Meeting & Tips For a Productive Meeting -Back To School Challenges✍
Part One - An Introduction to Back to School Challenges Part Two - Why Is My Child Struggling Going Back To School? Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? As a parent of a disabled child, you are their best advocate. When you have concerns about your child's school experience, effective communication with…
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🤔Why Is My Child Struggling Going Back To School? - Back To School Challenges🤔
Part One - An Introduction to Back to School Challenges Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? Part Four - How To Ask For A Meeting With My Childs School and Have a Productive Meeting? It’s been a few weeks since school started but if your child is still struggling to settle in, feeling anxious or having…
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🔔Back to School Challenges - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children🔔
Part Two - How To Find Why My Child Struggling with Going Back to School Part Three - How Can I Help My Child Settle Into School? Part Four - How To Ask For A Meeting With My Childs School and Have a Productive Meeting? Now that we're around two weeks into the new school term after the summer holidays, I wanted to create a…
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📚️Back to School Tips - Summer Holiday Support📚️
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the…
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The Fight for a Wales Autism Bill Isn’t Over: We're Taking Our Campaign to the Public
Hello everyone, I'm writing to you today with a crucial update on my campaign for a new Wales Autism Bill. As many of you know, my recent Senedd petition to resurrect the Autism Bill 2019 was formally rejected by the Petitions Committee, despite gathering 597 signatures. The Senedd's position is that they already have a…
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🤗Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back to School - Summer Holiday Support🤗
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the…
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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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Severe hearing loss - BSL
I suffer from severe hearing loss and also Dupytren’s contracture in both hands . I would love to learn BSL language I’m not sure if it’s possible especially when contracture's start, anyone in a similar situation? Joany
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University in September BUT no social care in place
Hi there, I'm due to start university in September. I've been on the waiting list for a social care need assessment for a year now with no sign of reaching the top of their list. I'm unsure what to do. If I defer I'm stuck in my parents home where I have no independence, struggle with the stairs, live in a very rural area…
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School Staff training
I'm a senco at a mainstream school. We have an 11 yr old in a wheelchair with cerebral palsy. New staff with no experience/training. Any idea where we can get staff training for moving and handling young adults and/or wheelchair training? He does not need a hoist - South west UK
