This is one major flaw that I see when it comes to talking about respite care and children. Too often, it’s only associated with senior citizens, and in particular, families struggling with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Don’t get me wrong–those caregivers need a break, too. It’s ok, o...
Respite care--Personal narratives Article excerpt Being a parent these days is hard. Being the parent of a child with special needs is even harder. I am not a parent yet. However, my experience working with parents of children with autism and other disabilities in both the school and summer...
For a parent of a child with both Down’s syndrome and autism, this can lead to them feeling doubly isolated. If they go to a Down’s syndrome support group, their child is not necessarily going to be like the other children there, and if they go to an a...
Respite supported care We provide support to draw up and meet person centred plan Transition management and support from child to adult services. We will support in applying for and pursuing benefits application. Our task is to use our expertise in joint partner-ship with clients, families and ...
These conditions Lecourt defines as the absence of boundaries in space— 'sound reaches us from everywhere, it surrounds us, goes through us'—and in time—'there is no respite for sonorous perception, which is active day and night and only stops with death or total deafness'—as well as...
These include a sensory room that provides a place of respite for kids on the autism spectrum, a film studio and sound stage, and a Microsoft Wall that features three flat screens for multi-player gaming. This project enhances the efforts of Child Life practitioners who work with the entire ...