As your child grows up dynamics in the household changes also. Other siblings at different times in their life need more or less of your attention as well and it can become challenging. Let’s take my home, I have twins doing their leaving cert this year. Now Sean and Kate need time to study and […]
Will Your Child Turn 16 Soon? – By Allan
Our children grow up fast. I can remember my daughter being born like it was yesterday and now she is 14-years old acting like she 24! I get many calls throughout the year from my families when their child turns 16 so I have written this article to prepare parents for the transitions. Domiciliary Care […]
Sometimes you don’t have an option you just have to be persistent
Intellectual disability can be very difficult and challenging. It’s hard to understand, comprehend and give the appropriate help to your child, yourself and your family. It can be daunting. Some parents are on high alert all the time, they know the triggers, and they know what can/could happen next. They know what to do and […]
GUARDIAN
All parents who go through the process of planning for their child with additional needs future must do everything they can to get the right Guardians in place. At some stage in the future when you are no longer around, you must have nominated Guardians who will take over your parenting role. I am not […]
Update Your Trust Plan 2019 – Allan
As one of your goals for 2019, why not spend a bit of time updating your child’s Special Needs Trust Plan. It not as hard as you may think, all that is required is blowing the dust off your original plan, a pen and some thinking time. Why do this? Life changes and so does […]
2019 Do Something Cool – by Dolores
Instead of doing a New Year’s resolutions list of things to give up or lose weight or cut back on things. Why not just make a list of cool stuff to do and enjoy. Being a Carer can be tough so why not just do something you always wanted to do. We always forget to […]
My 10 tips for Christmas
Prepare as much as possible in advance, this is a busy time of year for you, however, your child will still expect you to care for them in the same way and maybe even more so. Plan, plan, plan, days out, visiting relatives, so you and your child will understand fully what you’re doing. […]
Santa Is Entitled To VAT Refunds – Allan
Did you know that Santa can claim back the VAT on specific toys that he delivers to children with additional needs? The most common items on Santa’s list are IPads & tablets Computers Apps (communication, speech, etc.) T. Toys Eating and drinking aids Braille books Communication aids Specific footwear For a comprehensive list click on […]
Rip Off – Allan
I had my car serviced for the first time in a local garage and was informed that one of my tyres was ripped and needed replacing and it would cost €125. I informed the mechanic I had a spare tyre and instead could he just swap the tyre. When I turned up to collect my […]