Advocates are people who can provide information on your rights, can provide support for you to express your views or can speak on your behalf, or on behalf of your child. This can be very useful for medical and educational meetings, particularly if you are having challenges or your concerns are not being listened to or addressed. The Scottish Government sets out […]
Aberlour Fund Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund can provide immediate relief to families with children (aged 21 and under) who are suffering extreme hardship. Families who are struggling to provide food, heating and clothing for their children. Chances for Children Individually tailored grants of up to £2,400 for children and young people who have experienced a crisis that has recently
3H Fund UK Holiday Grant Programme 3H Fund awards grants to disabled people and carers, on low income, to help them to organise a break for themselves in the UK. Last checked (March 2025) only covering those in Scotland who are a permanent wheelchair or walking aid users aged 25 and under. They did say
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation Provides grants to adults 18 + with a physical disability, learning disability, or mental health condition. Grants of £100-£600 are given towards the cost of buying or adapting mobility equipment for outdoor use. This includes wheelchairs, mobility scooters, bikes/trikes and car adaptations. Applications are made on the foundation’s website and must be submitted by a third
Grants for equipment (mobility and things like beds) Read More »
Under Scottish law, a young person becomes an adult on their 16th birthday. That means families no longer have the legal right to take decisions or act on their behalf – even if they believe the young person doesn’t fully understand their situation or can’t reliably communicate their wishes. When your child turns 16, the benefits they claim –
The section below lists some suggestions for behaviours shared by our parents. As a general rule most phases do end and lessen with age. It is important to be firm and calm, not giving attention to the behaviour and consistently saying ‘no, we don’t [spit]’ or whatever the behaviour is. There are lots of images and social stories available on Google or through sites such
The diagnosis process from the NHS Neurodevelopment team has evolved over the years and the waiting list is currently sitting at 4-5 years. Some parents have experienced shorter waiting times by being referred by CAMHS to the Learning Disability team in Motherwell The section below sets out the process followed as shared by some of our parents to help prepare you for the
The community dentist may be helpful if our child will not sit for your own dentist or let them look in their mouth. A referral needs to be made by your dentist but the appointment is longer and the staff are very patient dealing with ASN children. There are community dentist clinics in many health centres including Central Health Centre (Cumbernauld), Motherwell Health Centre and
The syndromes below have been shared by parents for information as they are rare but can co-occur with autism and ADHD so may be worth exploring as a diagnosis:
