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Celebrating your child's achievements

Parents can be worries about the progress of their child. Jo says: "We celebrated every little achievement, every milestone."

 

Finding the right school for your child

"It was very important to find a school that was all about inclusion," says Jo on her decision to choose mainstream provision for Hannah.

 

How I felt on hearing Hannah's diagnosis

"Now I know different, but at that time I was absolutely devastated," says Jo.

 

Jo gives advice to healthcare professionals

"It's important not to say negative things about a child. Focus on what they can do, not what they can't do," says Jo.

 

Sacha loves being a mum

Coming to terms with her son's autism was a huge challenge for Sacha, but now things are different: "I enjoy my child, and I love being a mum," she says.

 

Sacha on statementing

"You know your child better than anyone else," says Sacha, as her advice to anyone going through statementing.

 

The best advice comes from other parents

"There was so much information to take in. We needed practical advice about what we could do for Hannah."

 

Why I needed support

"I've been given a lot of guidance about how to meet my needs and meet Joshua's needs," says Sacha

 
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