Holidays are fantastic and worth every penny spent. It refreshes you for the year and it makes such beautiful family memories. When travelling with a child with additional needs it can be a little difficult at times. However, I have contacted our Irish airlines and the news is good. Both airlines were very helpful so […]
Carers Payments – by Allan
Carer’s Benefit and Carer’s Allowance are the two main options available to a parent who want to reduce their hours at work or stop working altogether to become a full-time Carer. The pros and cons of both benefits need to be analysed before deciding on what option suits your family best. Your child’s development stage […]
Communions & Confirmation – By Dolores
This is a huge day for your family and if you are one of our families celebrating this day with your child with additional needs we congratulate you in reaching a huge milestone. I am going to tell you a few things in the hope that it helps you to have a wonderful day. I […]
Family Home– By Allan
Your family home will probably be your most valuable asset in your estate after you pass away. I have written previous articles on clearing your mortgage early and the importance of having a debt-free home. However, in this article, I am going to tell you something that I think you will not agree with but […]
Watch Your Back! By Dolores
When your child is young and has a physical disability, you think nothing of lifting him/her anywhere, you’re happy to do it. It means a lot of bending your back at bath time, fun time, moving into and out of the car etc. and we take it all for granted. We don’t mind as long […]
Update Special Needs Bank Account – Allan
AIB to their credit are the only bank in Ireland that I know of that have a specific bank account that is suitable for people with a disability. Most people with a disability find it very complicated to open, operate and manage a bank account. It is even more complex when you have an intellectual […]
Coping With Siblings Doing Exams – By Dolores
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 […]