This forum is for Parents/Guardians of children with any sort of additional needs However; · Please don't request or give medical advice. You can share experiences you have had and offer suggestions to other posters. · It is NOT a forum to debate whether certain types of special needs exists or not. . It is NOT a forum to…
Please if anyone can recommend a special needs school in Dublin I would love to find out more. We will be moving to south Dublin and our son is 2. We are interested in schools with early intervention classes but it’s looking more likely that a special school will be the best fit for him. He is currently non verbal and…
Hi, we are living in the midlands. My son who is 9 now has an autism diagnosis with moderate learning disability. He hasn’t got much help from the state in terms of speech & language or anything that would improve his overall wellbeing. We have been attending private speech & language sessions since he was 4. I feel some…
My daughter will be 16 years soon and I need to open a bank account for her for her disability allowance to be paid into. I have rang AIB and I was told that the information regarding carer's is online and to make an appointment with her to open one suitable for her. TBH I have read and read and I'm getting no where. I…
Getting sick of the means test for carer's allowance. I seem to be reviewed very regularly. My Husband does work his wages are under what's required however this year with so many bank holidays and hours owed to him we're over by 30.00 !!! The form says 6 recent payslips, I always thought it was 3 ? As much as we're…
Hi all, I'm trying to leave Facebook, but the groups for parents of autistic kids have been a great resource. Is there anywhere that you would recommend for tips, tricks, advice and support? My child is 7, recently assessed, unmedicated, huge issues with emotional regulation and has gotten much, much worse over the last…
I have an older 21 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6. He still lives with us. Could I possibly claim the tax credit for him? And back date it? I was not aware of any benefits or credits till now as his brother has autism and we are currently claiming for the younger brother. The older son is also…
Does anyone know how long these appointments take to arrange? A referral was made in July of this year and we've heard nothing back to date. Pulling what's left of my hair out in frustration. Not to mention not being able to help my child as much as i would like.
hi just wondering can anyone recommend a child psychiatrist for the purpose of treating for ADHD in a ten year old ? finding it very hard to find anyone any help gratefully received
hi there looking for advice for installation of sensory equipment especially relating to movement seeking and deep pressure. Any recommendations of companies or trades people who specialise in this. We would like to install things like sensory swing. Climbing wall etc, but we are very time poor! We are dublin based. Also…
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