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Blue badge rule changes - autism is included now

I have just been reading about the new rules for Blue Badges so that people with hidden disabilities are now able to get them -...

I have just been reading about the new rules for Blue Badges so that people with...

crazysquirrel

Moderator•5 years ago

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Understanding

I have an 9 year daughter who is diagnosed with Epilepsy, developmental delay and learning disabilities. Her behavior is getting out of hand. To where she is...

I have an 9 year daughter who is diagnosed with Epilepsy, developmental delay an...

ContessaY12

•5 years ago

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Independent living for niece with mild difficulties Essex

My niece lives in Essex, she has 18q- syndrome that gives her mild disabilities. She is working in london and can drive, she currently lives at home with...

My niece lives in Essex, she has 18q- syndrome that gives her mild disabilities....

Milliethedog1

•5 years ago

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Relocation in England

Hi am looking to move to a new area with my able bodied 19yr old son who has autism and severe learning difficulties. We are looking in the area between...

Hi am looking to move to a new area with my able bodied 19yr old son who has aut...

SamCJ66

•5 years ago

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Help & Advice On Finding Motor Mechanic Course For Someone Who Is Autistic

Hi, My 21yr old nephew is very keen on a motor mechanics course. He is autistic, is shy and gets panicky in new situations but is ok when settled into a...

Hi, My 21yr old nephew is very keen on a motor mechanics course. He is autistic,...

Yogi123

•5 years ago

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Creative Together Project - seeking new members

I am seeking people interested in creativity, artists, budding artists or those keen to try. We have 12 free places for adults with learning disabilities....

I am seeking people interested in creativity, artists, budding artists or those ...

DebbieCreativeMuseum

•5 years ago

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Makaton sign

BED with eyes open SLEEP is the same sign but with eyes closed

kagz

•5 years ago

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Coping strategies please ?

It’s becoming so difficult managing my special needs adult daughters constant negative and quite rude remarks to other family members endlessly in family...

It’s becoming so difficult managing my special needs adult daughters constant ne...

Beanolove

•5 years ago

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A,E,I,O,U

This is the basic with Makaton Remembering A,E,I,O,U on your hand

kagz

•5 years ago

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Signs Core Vocabulary

This Book

kagz

•5 years ago

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MAKATON

I've just completed a course in Makaton, this is such a good thing to learn. Here is the alphabet

I've just completed a course in Makaton, this is such a good thing to learn. Her...

kagz

•5 years ago

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Care Home Demanding Mobility Allowance

My son's care home is asking for the Mobility Component of his allowance, and that of other service users who are in receipt of this component, to be handed...

My son's care home is asking for the Mobility Component of his allowance, and th...

Unhappyharry

•5 years ago

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Expert event (4 September) - back to school

From Wednesday 4 September Steph Reed is here to answer your questions about education. This could include - heading back to school after the summer...

From Wednesday 4 September Steph Reed is here to answer your questions about edu...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

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Housing Situation

Hello, I'm at my witts end over my housing situation! I've got autism/aspergers, anxiety, depression and gilberts syndrome. My current housing situation...

Hello, I'm at my witts end over my housing situation! I've got autism/aspergers...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Have your say - take part in our poll

Hello Over the next couple of weeks you might spot a few members of this community posting a bit more often and having a new little badge next to their names...

Hello Over the next couple of weeks you might spot a few members of this communi...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

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Global developmental delay

I’m looking to connect with any parents of children who has/had global developmental delay. My 16 month son isn’t meeting communication or social milestones -...

I’m looking to connect with any parents of children who has/had global developme...

ndmcleod

•5 years ago

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Disabled Beneficiary Trust

Hi, me and my wife are in the process of doing our wills. In the event that would both die at the same time we would need someone to look after our estate for...

Hi, me and my wife are in the process of doing our wills. In the event that wou...

boboneleg

•5 years ago

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crelling harnass on plane

I am using a Crelling on plan when I fly to disney orlando on 31st August and I was just wonding how others have find it this to help to hold me in seat better...

I am using a Crelling on plan when I fly to disney orlando on 31st August and I ...

adamlathamsmith

•5 years ago

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Piedro boots at disney orlano

I have to use stability Piedro boots with insoles like in the pic to help me walk that get from the hospital will they be hot to use them when disney in...

I have to use stability Piedro boots with insoles like in the pic to help me wa...

adamlathamsmith

•5 years ago

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Creativity

Despite all the health problems I've had I've had a lot of battle, and determination in me, and through my own better than average Psychological intelligence...

Despite all the health problems I've had I've had a lot of battle, and determina...

afternoonpm

•5 years ago

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All posts for August 2019

Blue badge rule changes - autism is included now

Understanding

Independent living for niece with mild difficulties Essex

Relocation in England

Help & Advice On Finding Motor Mechanic Course For Someone Who Is Autistic

Creative Together Project - seeking new members

Makaton sign

Coping strategies please ?

A,E,I,O,U

Signs Core Vocabulary

MAKATON

Care Home Demanding Mobility Allowance

Expert event (4 September) - back to school

Housing Situation

Have your say - take part in our poll

Global developmental delay

Disabled Beneficiary Trust

crelling harnass on plane

Piedro boots at disney orlano

Creativity

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