Question:
help for parents of special needs children?
nataliestar2@btinternet.com
2007-08-12 05:25:26 UTC
could anyone tell me what help i am entitled to with children of special needs? i have a 4 yr ols son jordan who attends nursery between 9-11:30am.he is special needs. i have two other children also which i would like to be able to do more with which i cant because of jordan. he has learning and behaviour difficulties. he is very violent and has pushed his younger sister down the stairs a few times. how will the social help me? i really do need more help with him.
Eight answers:
Autism's Beautiful Face
2007-08-12 07:57:48 UTC
Hi Hun has you child been given a formal diagnoses ? by this i mean have you a statement of special needs, my twin son has severe autism non verbal and also still in nappies he is nine now and has had a statement from age three, we were offered help from social services but we refused , they will not be involved with your family unless you ask them , call them and speak to an adviser and tell them what is going on in your family and that you need help of some sort. Thomas gets disability living allowance as well at the higher rate for care (this is because for a child of his age he cannot wash dress or use the toilet, needs constant supervising day and night and various other problems) and he get low mobility because he can walk ) you may be able to claim his too but im not very sure, the forms are very long winded and take a good few hours to fill in. talk to the social services they may be able to help

Good Luck
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2016-05-20 09:23:25 UTC
Well, Depending on what you know and how much of it you know. It should be an easier experience, but it will get difficult as time goes on and laws change and your child changes schools. I believe that your experience will be based on how much push you have for your child, and how much the school Personnel is willing to help your child, But I would say that it is best to know the laws and what's acceptable and whats not when it comes to your child and stick to it... there are schools that are wonderful and there are schools that are dreadful. See what your child needs and look at schools that have it. I would recommend smaller schools because the class are better when the teacher has time to focus on your child when your child needs them... I have a brother who has Downs Syndrome and I have a Learning Disability, so I know how the schools work from the Students point of view, I also know how it works on the Law side because of my mothers organization; she is an Advocate and she helps parents that have children with special needs. I have been working with her as a Youth Advocate. I have finished school and I had a little bit of trouble getting what was stated in my IEP but I made sure that it was given to me. for secondary school I was in a Charter School that was just starting so it was a very small setting and for HS I was in Public HS that was also small my senior class only had 25 students; even tho I had trouble it was not that bad, thats why I recommend schools that have a small class size, because I feel like the teacher can connect with the student on a more personal level and understand what that student may need to help them in school...
LittleFreedom
2007-08-12 07:22:57 UTC
Start with school system (even if he's not in school) check out preschool teachers AND the district special education office. Ask LOTS of questions and ask what services are available in your area.



I don't know about your state, but California has an office http://sarc.org/ funded by the state for the community - the office gives help for families who have children or adults with special needs... offer life skills and respite care, group homes, lots of other resources. I'm sure most states have these, but I don't know what they are called. If you ask at the school level, someone should know.



Social Security Disability Office - if your child has special needs which interfere with his daily living - some cases the SS office can help financially. It's not hard to apply. ssi.gov



CA has Parents Helping Parents

Check for support groups (parents who have children with special needs). - you can ask about this at the school, or look on the internet (yahoo groups, craigslist, even ask other parents of special needs kids!)



These places help you by giving you skills on coping, skills for your child to learn, they give you help when you need a break (respite), and can help financially.



You really have to ask and ask and ask... kind of like the squeaky wheel gets fixed. Start at the school level and ask about the places I mentioned.



Good for you for starting while Jordan's so young!!
CHARITY G
2007-08-12 06:08:13 UTC
If you live in the USA, start with your local school system. Most have an early intervention unit for children with special needs. It's free should your son qualify (generally speaking about 25% normal function of same age children). In my town, transportation to and from therapy is provided as well. This program will get your child the basic help he needs (and get him out of the house for about three to four hours per week). Good luck.
Soup Dragon
2007-08-12 05:41:14 UTC
First you should contact Social Security to find out if there is any financial help you may be entitled to. go to this site

www.specialfamilies.org/benefits_entitlements.htlm

There are loads of useful links on this page

Don't be put off by the tedious forms you can get help filling these in. Good luck and I hope this helps. Have a nice day.
Wayne ahrRg
2007-08-12 05:56:01 UTC
Social Services



- also have you got a statement for him.



If not request one and fight for it. Go straight to the Local Authority - and then on to SENDIST.
Wix-N-Stix
2007-08-12 06:00:59 UTC
Natalie, if you are looking for monetary contributions for your child, I ahve my own home based business that is expanding into the UK this fall. We provide monies to families of special needs children and children with severe disabilities so that families can spend time and energies on things that are most important to them. I would love to share more information with you. Please e-mail me at scentsationalwicks (at) yahoo.com and I will get you more information!
2007-08-12 09:40:39 UTC
Your social worker is paid to advise and help you. Get it sorted before school days start. DB


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