Special needs kids anyone?

[paddygirl]

Hi my baby girl is nearly 8 months old.she spent almost 7 months in kings after birth.just yesterday we received confirmation that she has Rubinstein tybai syndrome.any one on here have kids with special needs?are there any local support groups?i'm also looking for advice on childcare in case I return to work.thanks.

[number 2]

hi, i don't have a child with special needs myself, but i do work in special needs. you could try contacting sunshine house on peckham road. it's the place where all of the children's nhs services are held. i'm pretty sure they have parents' groups. you could also try your local children's centre (usually attached to schools) where they might be able to point you in the right direction.

i would go with a childminder if i were you, a good childminder is worth their weight in gold if you find the right one.

good luck!

[bluecanary]

contact a family are a great organisation, as well as providing information and support they can, as their name suggests, put you in touch with other families (with both parties permission).

http://www.cafamily.org.uk

They also have drop in advice sessions, Sunshine House being one of the locations

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200279/parenting_support_and_courses/2481/contact_a_family_drop_in_-_under_fives/2

[MsMaz]

Hello,

There are a couple of drop-in sensory play sessions for under 5s, where you are likely to meet other parent carers. One is at Peckham Rye Playroom on Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm. For more information, contact: Andrea, Ivydale Children's Centre, on: 020 7639 2702. Also a sensory session at Victory Primary School Children's Centre, Rodney Road, SE17 1PT. Fridays from 10am-12pm. For more information please call Sarah Quinn on 020 7703 5722.

[MsMaz]

meant to say the drop-in sensory play sessions are for under 5s with disabilities and/or special/additional needs and siblings are welcome, too.

[casey]

The drop-in sensory play sessions for under 5s are no longer held at Peckham Rye playrooms, it is now held at Ann Bernadt Childrens Centre in Peckham on Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm. For more information, contacT 0207-525-0252