PAN are a support group based in Derbyshire for parents and
carers of children with disabilities.
Talking with other parents or
carers of children with disabilities can be very helpful.
«Our ambition is for Seven Stories to be a hub for parents and
carers of children with disabilities to socialise, play and learn more about how to enrich their children's lives through the wonderful world of children's books.»
Tresillian also facilitates MyTime groups, which are support groups for parents and
carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition.
Two child protection resources are available to assist parents and
carers of children with disability.
Not exact matches
assess (in co-operation
with children and young people and their parents and
carers) the needs
of children and young people
with special educational needs or
disabilities (or both) who may need an education, health and social care plan (EHCP)
Hoare, P., Harris, M., Jackson, P. and Kerley, S. (1998) Acommunity survey
of children with severe intellectual
disability and their families: Psychological adjustment,
carer distress and the effect
of respite care.
A targeted preventative program for parents and
carers of children with developmental delay or
disability aged 3 to 18 years.
assess (in co-operation
with children and young people and their parents and
carers) the needs
of children and young people
with special educational needs or
disabilities (or both) who may need an education, health and social care plan (EHCP)
He speaks about the mental health
of children with intellectual
disability, the challenges faced by their parents and
carers, and how Stepping Stones Triple P can help.
What are the unique challenges faced by parents and
carers of children with an intellectual
disability?
Develop partnerships Parents and
carers can not meet the complex needs
of children with disabilities alone.
Yooralla provides essential services for
children and adults
with disability, their families and
carers that include a range
of accommodation alternatives, respite, in - home support, therapy, attendant care, specialised equipment, employment, recreation, information, education and training, and practical skills for daily living.
For parents and
carers, the challenges often include working out how to access the right services for their
child, and dealing
with the roller coaster ride
of emotions that can accompany parenting a
child with a
disability.
It also helps to have effective working relationships and clear referral pathways
with services, and work in partnership
with parents,
carers and health professionals in order to meet the needs
of children with disabilities.
School staff can give young
carers (
children under 12 years -
of - age who help care for family members
with an illness,
disability, mental health issue or alcohol or other drug problem) the following number to contact 1800 242 636 if they require support.
Working closely and respectfully
with parents and
carers is crucial for meeting the complex needs
of children with disabilities.
Australian Association for Families
of Children with a
Disability This website provides links to Federal and State Government websites and national peak disability bodies as well as information relevant to parents and carers including access to services and supports and the Family Voices
Disability This website provides links to Federal and State Government websites and national peak
disability bodies as well as information relevant to parents and carers including access to services and supports and the Family Voices
disability bodies as well as information relevant to parents and
carers including access to services and supports and the Family Voices magazine.
Parents and
carers feel isolated and would like more contact
with other parents
of children with a
disability or additional needs.
The strong voice
of parents and
carers at the Heart
of Stockport's delivery
of services for
children, young people 0 - 25 years
with disabilities and additional needs and their families.
Isles
of Scilly Parent
Carers Group supports
children and young people
with additional needs /
disabilities.
Provide information to parents and
carers of children and young people 0 - 25 years
with disabilities and additional needs.
Although the Department has transferred the provision
of out -
of - home care to non-government agencies, we are recruiting
carers who can offer immediate («emergency») and short term care as well as
carers for Aboriginal
children,
children with a
disability and sibling groups.
A drop - in session for parents and
carers of children and young people
with additional needs and
disabilities.
Although partner support (Ekas et al. 2010) and having several
children with disabilities in the family (Orsmond et al. 2007) have been found to be correlates
of psychological outcomes in other studies, we did not find presence
of another
carer or number
of other
children with developmental difficulties to be predictive.
If you are caring for a
child with a
disability or an Aboriginal
child, your choice
of agency will be specific and tailored to best meet the needs
of the
child and provide support for you as the
carer.