The power of reflexology on children with special needs
I’ve long had an interest in the use of alternative therapies and took Youngest to see a Bowen Therapist when he was just six weeks old and his clicky hip …
I’ve long had an interest in the use of alternative therapies and took Youngest to see a Bowen Therapist when he was just six weeks old and his clicky hip …
It’s that time of year when parents and carers of children with long-term health conditions begin to feel nervous. How do we ensure their wellness through the colder months? The germs …
Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day and I thought it would be a good opportunity to write about keeping your mental health in a good place. Time is often …
We have all to one extent or another, faced difficult times, whether in our family, school or working lives. We have had to learn how to find a way through …
We all have a basic need to be accepted by others. As many families affected by a disability know however, not being accepted by peers or being subjected to stares …
We’re super-excited today to announce some fantastic news that we hope will help us help many more parents and carers. Jane McConnell, the Chief Executive of IPSEA, has agreed to …
As a mum of a daughter with Down’s Syndrome, I understand at first hand how hard it is to make the decision over whether to choose mainstream or a special …
The Summer is almost over and as parents we are either reluctantly or desperately looking to the start of the new term, depending on how the last few weeks have …
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with a Disability or Serious Illness A Review of this important book edited by Annette Hames, a consultant clinical psychologist …
Our columnist Charlie Mead has been quiet of late. I sometimes see Facebook posts of him at various locations around the world, enjoying himself, often on golf courses. You would …
Parents often talk to me about the unavailability and inaccessibility of respite. They are concerned that there is nothing available to them or their children or that they are not …
Warrior Mum ♦Parent Activist ♦ Campaigner These are phrases frequently applied to SEN parents, you might even label yourself this way. I’ve had the titles attached to me over the years, by bloggers, …
“It’s a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water” – Franklin P Jones. The English language is complicated. There is a …
As an online manager of international patient communities for many different rare diseases, I receive emails every day from parents and affected people looking for help and information about their …
Sharon Paley is based in the UK at the British Institute of Learning Disability (BILD). She is currently undertaking a professional study tour of Australia and has received a Florence Nightingale …
When your family includes a member with special needs or disabilities, there is so little time for you, the parent carer. Almost none. Of course, parenting all young children can …
Awareness day fatigue is a 21st century issue that has turned the the definition of supporting a cause into a quick click of a like button. Have charities and organisations …
What is it that is so interesting about children? It seems a simple question. Parents know their own children well – or so they think. Then the child does something …
I recently read an article written by professionals concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The article focused on diagnosis and treatment and it was apparent from the article that it …
When you are concerned about your child’s development, it can be worrying and difficult to know where to go for support. I often have conversations with people who are unsure …