For parents and carers

Advice and information for parents, carers and family members of someone with a learning disability.

Hearing the news that your child has a learning disability is a huge shock for any parent, and brings new emotions and challenges.

Finding out that your child has a learning disability can be a confusing and emotional time for parents.

After receiving a diagnosis you, as a parent, will have to face explaining your child's learning disability to other people.

Having a child with a learning disability can have a massive impact on the whole family.

My brother David has autism.

Read stories from other parents about their experiences of having a child with a learning disability.

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