J is 7 and he started a new school back in September 2016 (he was 6 then). He was really enjoying it until the last few months when I discovered that some older boys - I'm not sure exactly what age ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 20 Oct 2017
My name is Ciaran Roberts-Osterberg and I am 19 years old. I live in Dundee, Scotland and I am Autistic. I was bullied quite badly as a young Autistic child. There was lots of physical ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 7 Nov 2018
Here is my life story so far and I was wondering if you could help me find publishers and also feed back is welcome My parents lived with my grandparents before they found out they were expecting me, ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 16 Aug 2020
Today is Young Carers Awareness Day, 31st January 2019. This day is for raising awareness on young carers who care for their loved one. @AdeleTaylor spoke to us about her experiences as a young ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 31 Jan 2019
As part of Carers Week, we're re-sharing this blog from @AdeleTaylor who spoke to us about her experiences as a young carer and what she is up to now. Hi Adele, would you like to introduce ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 11 Jun 2019
Hello, I am a student and currently doing a research project entitled 'What are the causes of mental illness in autistic girls and women?'. I'm making a survey to send to students in my school to ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 31 Oct 2021
Hello! You may have seen me commenting elsewhere somewhere, on disability, gender sexuality, faith and political issues and geekery. Currently unemployed genderqueer christian SJW and poet - NOT to be ...
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 10 Feb 2017
Today Darren talks to us about how important it is to have parents who are supportive and who stand up for their disabled children. Here is his story. I wasn’t born with my disability. I have left ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 23 Apr 2019
Hi my name is Zoe I have 3 children one who has servely disabled , he is 13 , I had a 9year old who I have problems with .he as melts down a lot so hypo , as to follow routine ,even with food we have ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 9 Oct 2016
This is my first attempt at reaching out so please excuse the fact it is long and clumsy. I don't know if my situation is unusual but I would guess it is. I have had a disability for my whole life but ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 3 Jan 2015