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The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. Our vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.


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BILD is committed to improving the quality of life for the 1.2 million people in the UK with a learning disability.

Special Needs - LINKS
Asthma - The National Asthma Campaign

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Autism - The National Autistic Society  

Brittle Bone Society

Cerebral Palsy - Scope

Cleft lip and palate - CLAPA

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Deaf-blind and rubella disabled - SENSE

Deafsign - a sign language resource

Diabetes UK

Dyslexia - the British Dyslexia Association

Down's Syndrome Association  

Haemophilia Society

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Heart problems - Children's Heart Foundation

Kidney problems - the National Kidney Federation

Learning disabilities - MENCAP  

Leukaemia Research Fund

Metabolic diseases - Climb Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

Speech problems - AFASIC

Spina Bifida - ASBAH

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Mencap Housing and Support helps over 4,000 people with a learning disability in England live more independently.

 

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Mencap helps young people and adults with a learning disability to find and keep paid work suited to their individual abilities and preferences.

 

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Mencap's education services offer the practical skills and opportunities people need to take part in work and community life in a meaningful and valued way.

 

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Mencap National College teaches young people with a learning disability the skills they need for a successful transition to adult life.

 

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Mencap's Family Support service provides flexible support to adults and children with a learning disability, and their families and carers, when it is needed.

 

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Find out about Mencap's leisure opportunities for young people and adults and how we are supporitng the voluntary, commercial and local government sectors to become more accessible.

 

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"I realize that advocacy does not come naturally for many parents, but once they become the parent of a child with a disability they are often thrown into a confusing world of less-than-adequate services and fragmented funding. They find themselves thrust into the role of advocate for their child. The power of their collective voice is what makes change happen. In the end, it is the only thing that does."
 
 
 
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People growing up with a learning disability often feel a sense of shame. For some, it is a great rel...

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Update on Grace
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While I have 5 mins I thought I'd just update you on Grace Very Happy

Grace has been a busy girl the past few weeks, she has started taking tiny bits of pureed food from a spoon, she still has a long way to go but it’s a start! She is still having the High Energy Formula Milk and is gaining weight beautifully, her weight and height are all in proportion which is brilliant.

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hi all need some advice on laxatives,my son is 4, has asd and is holding in his bowel movements.dont think there is any medical reason why he cant go,he just seems frightened of pooing.
we have been trying lactulose which we put into his milk morning and night,this seems to be working and dont seem to have any side effects like tummy ache etc.i realise it is very sugary so i am very careful...

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Asthma - The National Asthma Campaign

Ataxia (Friedreich's Ataxia and similar conditions)

Autism - The National Autistic Society  

Brittle Bone Society

Cerebral Palsy - Scope

Cleft lip and palate - CLAPA

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Deaf-blind and rubella disabled - SENSE

Deafsign - a sign language resource

Diabetes UK

Dyslexia - the British Dyslexia Association

Down's Syndrome Association  

Haemophilia Society

Hearing problems - National Deaf Children's Society

Heart problems - Children's Heart Foundation

Kidney problems - the National Kidney Federation

Learning disabilities - MENCAP  

Leukaemia Research Fund

Metabolic diseases - Climb Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

Speech problems - AFASIC

Spina Bifida - ASBAH

Vision problems - RNIB

General Information
  1. Nuffield Hearing & Speech Centre
    RNTNE Division of Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
    Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DA
    Tel: 0207 915 1458

  2. AFASIC (Association for all speech impaired children)
    Tel: 08453 55 55 77
    AFASIC (Scotland) Tel: 01382 666560

  3. I Can
    Charity for children with speech/language difficulties
    Tel: 0870 010 40 66

  4. Talking Point
    General information collated by I CAN; AFASIC;RCSALT

  5. Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
    Tel: 020 7378 1200

  6. Apraxia-Kids
    Online comprehensive advice for families and professionals

  7. Speakability
    Charity supporting people living with aphasia
    Helpline no. 10am – 4pm
    Tel: 080 8808 9572 Fax: 020 7928 9542

  8. British Dyslexia Association
    Tel: 0118 966 8271

  9. British Psychology Society
    For details of Chartered/Educational/Clinical/Occupational Psychologists in your area
    Tel: 0116 254 9568

  10. National Handwriting Association
    Tel/Fax: 01223 881 497

  11. Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
    Tel: 020 7306 6666

  12. College of Occupational Therapists
    Tel: 020 7657 6480

  13. NAPOT (National Assoc. of Paed. OTs)
    Tel: 01920 469 083
    Email: admin@napot.org

  14. OTIP (Occupational Therapists in Independent Practice)
    Tel: 0800 389 4873

  15. Dyscovery Centre
    Provides products and assistance to adults and children nationally and internationally
    who suffer from dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties.
    Tel: 02920 628222
    Email: dyscovery.centre@btinternet.com

  16. British Association of Behavioural Optometry
    A national organisation offering information, advice and access to a register of therapists.

  17. Do it 4 real
    Activities for kids, summer holidays

  18. National Autistic Society
    Tel: 020 7833 22 99
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ACT
The only UK organisation working to improve care and services for all children in the UK with life threatening or terminal conditions and their families. www.act.org.uk

ASBAH
A national organisation providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus to individuals, families and carers. www.asbah.org.uk

All Go Here
A directory of UK hotels and other hospitality related services which are disability friendly. www.allgohere.com

Children Today
Provides grants for vital life changing equipment for children and young people with sickness or disabilities across the UK. www.children-today.org.uk

Climb
A national organisation working on behalf of children, young people and families affected by metabolic disease. www.climb.org.uk

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