I find general support threads very useful but there are additional issues when our dcs have needs beyond the standard. I thought that it might be useful to have a place where we can discuss our concerns, pass on tips and information and support each other.
My dd is (results permitting) starting a degree at a university hundreds of miles away. She has mobility and chronic pain of unknown origin, ASD, mild dyslexia and a variety of health problems,
none of them serious but adding to the complexity.
We have had her needs assessment but it has needed some tweaking so isn't finalised yet. She has also done a transition course for students with ASD which has given us a chance to see what the difficulties might be and put some plans in place.
I am still terrified of how she will cope though.
For context I also have ds (ASD, OCD, dyslexia, hypermobility) who has been away at university for two years. He has struggled a bit (a lot at times) but the disability services at his university have been very supportive.
Anyone with dcs already at university or studying themselves are also very welcome. (So that we can pick your brains!)
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NoHaudinMaWheest · 30/07/2018 11:03
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