What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects your brain and spinal cord. In MS, the coating that protects your nerves (myelin) is damaged, and this causes a range of symptoms. Source( https://www.mssociety.org.uk ) In MS, your immune system mistakes the myelin for a foreign body and attacks it causing problems… Read More Helping Yourself When You Have Multiple Sclerosis
Being a carer is a whole lot more than just looking after a family member. It’s a completely selfless act that comes from love and is done so willing by the person. But it also becomes an identity as many put their whole lives on hold. They also put their own mental and physical health… Read More Starting Your Life Again After Being A Carer.
A speech and language disorder is often first diagnosed at developmental check-ups. Children may not have reached each expected developmental milestones as expected (see below) so it may caught at one of these check-ups. These disorders impair a child’s functioning, and can if severe enough disrupt a child’s ability to communicate. So as such they… Read More What Is Specific Speech And Language Disorder? How can you help your child?
Having a child diagnosed with a disability can be initially devastating on a family. I know I’ve been there. But with right information, the correct diagnoses and getting the right help things can start to look up. You begin to believe that your child has a future ahead. Remember good information, reaching out and asking… Read More Recognising General Learning Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability. It affects the development of the brain in areas of social interaction and communication. ASD appears to have a wide spectrum. This just means that the symptoms and characteristics of autism can present themselves in a wide variety of combinations and can range… Read More Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Children use technology from an ever-increasing young age. Most will use devices well before they turn 4. More often than not, they will have their lives documented in pictures from birth. Never before has there been such a need for parents to keep kids safe online. Keeping your family safe online is an ever-increasing worry… Read More 20 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe Online.
I’ve been asked by a mother to talk about what happens when you go to 3rd level (PLC (Post Leaving certificate Course), college or university) if you have a disability and how to access services. I’m sure there are many others out there who wish to know this answer not just for themselves but also… Read More Accessing Services In 3rd Level With A Disability.
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