Travelling with a medically complex child can feel overwhelming — but with the right planning and support, it can be done smoothly and safely. Here is a step-by-step guide collated by lots of parents who have children with varying complex needs and between them have been on a few holidays!
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There are many different resources and services in place these days to help parents of disabled children. However, despite this, they still face many challenges in their day-to-day lives. Caring for a disabled child can be very difficult for any parent, particularly those who also have to juggle work and other commitments with childcare.
In today’s society, there are still a number of issues that are prevalent amongst parents of children with disabilities. These issues can really take their toll on the parents and even the siblings of disabled children. Fortunately, there is support available these days, which can help to ease the strain for parents and families.
If you’ve ever been asked to collect your child early because they’re “not coping,” told to keep them home on exam days, or advised they shouldn’t come in when Ofsted is visiting — you are not alone.
It might feel like the school is trying to help, but this could be an illegal exclusion.
So many of us will relate to those difficult mornings, you know the ones with meltdowns, lost shoes and a pack lunch that you buy at the corner shop on route to school but what if there were ways to help?
Now these steps are not magical answers and will not help for all children but have been tried and recommended by other families of children with additional needs and if they can help – well they have to be worth a try so good luck and let us know how you get on.
Sensory circuits is a sensory programme designed to help children/young people to achieve the right level of alertness to improve concentration and to develop the child's sensory processing abilities.
Fun is an important part of a sensory circuit - the child must want to participate, it should be physical and ideally completed before the child is required to sit still and concentrate.
It is important to do the activities in the right order to get the right outcome. If you start with something that alerts the child, progress to the organisation stage and end on a calming activity, it will be more beneficial than leaving the child with heightened senses and unable to concentrate.
Weighted blankets can help those with a poor proprioceptive sense and are “sensory seeking”. A poor proprioceptive sense can be described as a lack of body awareness and a poor sense of where your limbs are in relation to the rest of your body. A Weighted Blanket applies deep pressure which has been found to calm the body and help the user feel more in tune with their body. This in turns helps relaxation and a sense of wellbeing and can help sleep.
As parents, we all strive to provide the best possible environment for our children to grow and thrive. While physical health is often a top priority, it is equally important to prioritise their mental well-being. Nurturing a child's mental health from an early age can have a profound impact on their overall development and future success. In this blog post, we will explore ten effective strategies to enhance your child's mental health.