additional needs

“I will be seeking a referral on to somewhere that treats their disabled pupils humanely.” A furious mother in the UK has claimed her seven-year-old autistic son was put in an “isolation room” without her knowledge. According to the Mirror, an investigation has been launched after the unnamed woman claimed her son was left “terrified” […]

4 years ago

Mia was diagnosed at 18 months. After 20 years of fighting for better autism services in Ireland for his daughter Mia, Keith Duffy is over the moon that his hard work has paid off. Being given access to the same experiences despite her autism diagnosis, Mia is currently in her fourth year at university studying […]

4 years ago

The dad worked in the in the care sector before going on his adoption journey at just 21. A man from in the UK has adopted his sixth child with additional needs. Ben Carpenter, from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, is now a father of six – five kids at home and son Teddy who passed […]

5 years ago

The statement comes after a Twitter thread from the boy’s mother. FM104 have issued a statement apologising for joking about a voicemail sent in by a four-year-old boy with additional needs. The voicemail was aired during the station’s Strawberry Alarm Clock’s Kids in the Car show. Presented by Jim-Jim Nugent and Mark ‘Nobby’ Noble, the segment has […]

5 years ago

“She has been robbed of dignity and safety.” Louth native Katie Healy Nolan lives in Cork with her husband David and their children Penelope, 4; Teddy, 2; and Rupert who’s three-months-old. A full time carer for the daughter she affectionately nicknames P, Katie has been tasked with battle after battle to secure adequate support for […]

5 years ago