Facts

FACT: Although estimates vary enormously the most commonly quoted figure suggests that between 30% - 40%of special needs children do not have a specific diagnosis.

FACT: Most people are unaware that these children exist.

FACT: Non diagnosis means more difficulty in claiming benefits and accessing support services.

FACT: Parents live in a “No Man’s Land” having no idea what the future holds for their child.

FACT: Families suffer verbal abuse from the general public who see them as uncaring parents who have not bothered to find out what is wrong with their child.

FACT: Medical tests are sometimes refused on the grounds of costs.

FACT: Parents have to prove over and over again that their child’s need is genuine. This compounds the stress that they already endure.

Our children suffer from combinations of various conditions. Here are a few of them.

• Epilepsy
• Growth problems
• Feeding problems
• Developmental delay
• Poor mobility
• Vision problems
• Unexplained pain
• Genetic problems
• Speech problems
• Behavioural problems
• Neurological problems
• Orthopaedic problems
• Heart problems
• Emotional difficulties
• Skin problems
• Hearing problems
  

There are no reasons why these things occur.