Lose the pity: The need for empathy and support for parents of disabled children

Ruben Carol Receiving a diagnosis or facing a traumatic injury can be a life-altering experience, not only for the individual directly affected but…

Helping your child transition to adult services

Many readers will currently be facing up to the complexities of a loved one moving from children’s to adult services. A well-planned transition can be…

Growing Up

Growing up in this uncertain world is hard. Disability adds another dimension to the puzzle. Children and young people affected by learning, physical o…

Motability for Children

Regular readers will already be familiar with the Motability Scheme but may not realise that children as young as three years old can benefit from it to…

Finding Support

Any family affected by disability will be aware that the challenges can seem huge, insurmountable even. Sometimes all it takes is a little help or expe…

The Power of Football – Improving access and inclusion

Disabled people constitute the largest minority group in any population, with the World Health Organization estimating that there are more than one bil…

What Can Your SENCO Do For Your Child?

Many mainstream schools pride themselves on including children with additional needs. They ensure that the school environment, both academic and social…

Food with a Flourish

Italian Restaurant Edendum, based in East Street Brighton, and Special Educational Needs provider St. John’s School and College have teamed up to suppo…