Fostering a child with special needs profoundly enriches your life. Though it has challenges, the rewards outweigh any difficulties. By providing love and care, you can positively transform a child’s future. This act of kindness benefits your whole family in the following ways:
Gaining a New Perspective
Fostering children with special needs gives you an entirely new perspective on life.
As parents, we all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. For families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), this often means navigating a complex system of tailored support, individualised learning plans, and constant communication with schools. But what if there was a way to make this process smoother, more efficient, and…
Parenting a child with autism presents unique challenges and opportunities that can significantly shape family dynamics. Many parents initially feel overwhelmed when their child receives an autism diagnosis, often grappling with uncertainty about what the future holds. However, embracing your child’s autism can transform your parenting approach, leading to stronger relationships, improved…
Senior Occupational Therapist for over 30 years Kim Cunningham shares here her insights on how Occupation Therapy fosters childhood development. Kim understands that children with developmental disabilities may struggle in their day-to-day lives without receiving the support they need. Occupational therapy can provide children with valuable tools to enhance their daily lives and improve their…
This is a blog summary for this week’s blog post – read in full here. It helps parents deal with their University child having problems with Time-Management.
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When do I need a tutor (or therapist) for my child if I suspect they have dyslexia or neurodiversity? This blogs explains what to look for.
When do I need a tutor (or therapist) for my child if I suspect they have dyslexia or neurodiversity?
If your child is in Early Years or Key Stage 1, and has some sort of neurodiversity you can not get a formal diagnosis for dyslexia or other…
Children who place on the autism spectrum can struggle with several aspects of life. Most commonly, people think of how loud, active environments can trigger a negative response in autistic children thanks to the sensory overload it can lead to. However, this is only part of autism spectrum disorder.
Another common problem that can occur for children placing on the autism spectrum is…
Deborah Gundle talks about www.netbuddy.org.uk and how other parents are the key to making it work.
When my oldest son Zach was born, I knew instinctively that something wasn’t right. At 7 months old, he was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, which meant he’d grow up with profound learning disabilities.
Looking back, I wish I’d asked for more help from my family and friends in those early…
A picture speaks a thousand words and this is one of my favourites. A shame it wasn’t around in 1999 when my 4 year old son was being constantly scolded, chastised and persecuted by his teachers. I’ve felt for a long time that children in the UK start school far too early and when this is compounded by being an August born child – the odds for a smooth ride in the early years, dwindle to…
Parents dread the idea of their children being sick. And if that happens they want to be close to them all along. I have come across a great organisation called Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), an independent Charity which aims to provide free ‘home away from home’ accommodation at hospitals across the UK, enabling families to stay close to their child and maintain a degree of normal…