Take a deep breath; I have great news for you. As you are aware bringing your child to hospital can be daunting. All you and the hospital staff want is to make your child better as fast and painlessly as possible. However, I feel being the parent of a special needs child it can be […]
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Water Charges & Disabilities
“Water water everywhere” And how much are you going to pay? There have been so many discussions recently regarding water charges, so therefore I had a look at the information available to me and want to share it with you. As you are aware, water charges are being introduced for homes that are connected to […]
July Education Programme
Please note that Friday May 2nd is the deadline ‘July Provision’ applications to be received by the Department of Education. The scheme provides funding for an extended school year for children with a severe or profound general learning disability or children with autism. The extended year is more commonly known as July Provision or the […]
Radio Show – How to have a prosperous 2013
The following audio is from my radio interview on Life FM Disability Forum Show. In this episode I discuss how to have a prosperous 2013. Click here
Budget 2012 – Impacts Parent with Special Needs Children
Let’s start with some good news; Domiciliary Care Allowance, Respite Care Grant, Carer’s Allowance & Benefit payments remain the same for 2012. So too will the tax reliefs such as Incapacity Child Tax Credit. If you purchased your home between 2004 – 2008 then mortgage interest supplement will increase but just before you smile, most […]
5 Good Reasons To Get Legal Advice
When you have a child with special needs it is VITAL that you get the correct legal advice around wills, trusts and estate planning. Good legal advice will; Maintain your child eligibility to means tested benefits Protect your child against financial predators Provide guidance on how best to support your child Protects your child’s assets […]
Research reveals increase stress level for parents
Apparently there has been recent research done with mothers of children with ASD that revealed these mothers often have stress hormone (cortisol) levels measuring similar to individuals with chronic stress and trauma such as soldiers in combat! Read the full article here http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aota/otpractice_vol16issue12/index.php#/9/OnePage
How would you react?
I came across this while doing some research on the internet. It is basically a hidden camera set up with actors but rather than looking for laughs, it is looking for peoples reactions to abusive behaviour to a young man with down syndrome. You have to admire some of the people in this video for standing […]