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dealing with the change in support or lack of as the case maybe

Hi everyone. New to the group so here's a little about my family and our focus of joining this online community. Ross our wonderful son has a diagnosis of asd and is 16 years old. Dealing with all ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 13 Apr 2019

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Looking for parents of children with PVL and CP

Hi all, I'm Jodie, I'm 30 years old and a Mum of two. A boy and a girl. My girl is 13 weeks old and neurotypical. My boy is 2 years and 4 months, he has been diagnosed with Pereventricular ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 28 Sep 2021

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assistance and guidance please: complex PTSD/ADHD/Autism

i'm the parent of an adult son, whos been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and Complex PTSD ( the later arising out of domestic trauma/mental abuse/ corrosive domestic environment ). blame for the complex ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Mental health and wellbeing - 5 Apr 2023

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Hi, my name is Abb_Jones18. I think I might have ADHD, and have a psychiatrist appointment coming up

Hi, I’m 18 and currently going through the process of getting tested for ADHD. I’ve had the symptoms my whole life without realising, I’ve always struggled to concentrate in school and found myself ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions - 20 Feb 2021

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Feeling Low

Hi, My my eldest son has just turned 7 & has a diagnosis of Aspergers & PDA. Half term has been really challenging, I really noticed his anxiety levels increase & his OCD type behaviours become more ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 3 Jun 2019

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Hi, I'm Will Chadwick, a behaviour advisor

I’m Will Chadwick, father of two young children living in Lancaster. I have learnt more about challenging behaviour in trying to get my daughter to bed on time than I have in the last 15 years! I ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 9 Jan 2017

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‘It’s more than just seizures’: National Epilepsy Week

National Epilepsy Week is from 20th May to 26th May. During this week, people come together to raise awareness of the condition. With over 500,000 people UK with epilepsy and 87 people receiving ...

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Parenting in pain and what it can’t take away.

In this guest blog @JoelVsArthritis gives his story of becoming a father with Juvenile Arthritis and the highs and lows experienced along the way. About me My name is Joel Nelson and I have lived ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 2 Nov 2020

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Got a question for our experts?

We are lucky enough to have some great experts and advisors on the community. Do you have a specific question you need help with in any of these areas? Parenting Noel Janis-Norton - ...

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Is this discrimination?

My AFAB son (19) has been suspended by his university from his studies due to his mental health. The letter they sent stated that they want him to get a diagnosis and treatment as his symptoms are too ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 9 Jan 2022

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