Making Sense Of It All (Reaching Families)
Service
Making Sense Of It All is a handbook written by and for parent-carers of children with special needs and disabilities in West Sussex. The book covers a wide range of subjects including diagnosis, survival strategies, supporting siblings, money matters, health, education, help with daily living, social & leisure activities, etc. It also contains a directory of over 400 local and national organisations and an extensive jargon buster. Since 2012 the book has sold over 2,500 copies.
What we do:
- Content includes coping with diagnosis, getting a 2nd opinion, finding out more about your child's condition, getting support from other parents, etc.
- Understanding and applying for benefits you and your child may be entitled to including Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance and Tax Credits
- Understanding the new system of education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
- Finding out how to secure support from various departments and agencies within health and social services
- Finding out how to access local social and leisure activities
Our users say:
"Making Sense Of It All has become the first port of call for parent-carers and is widely read by members of our group" Maria Louise Cook, Chairperson, Autism Support Crawley
Upcoming Events
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Umbrellas Virtual Support Group
Virtual Support Group for parent-carers of children/young people with additional needs or a disability attending mainstream or a special needs school in West Sussex.
The sessions are run on a weekly basis and are up to an hour and half long, but you are welcome to come along at any point to be involved and leave when you want to.
Please contact Hannah Delmar-Addy at hannah@reachingfamilies.org.uk...
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Umbrellas Virtual Support Group
Virtual Support Group for parent-carers of children/young people with additional needs or a disability attending mainstream or a special needs school in West Sussex.
The sessions are run on a weekly basis and are up to an hour and half long, but you are welcome to come along at any point to be involved and leave when you want to.
Please contact Hannah Delmar-Addy at hannah@reachingfamilies.org.uk...
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Umbrellas Virtual Support Group
Virtual Support Group for parent-carers of children/young people with additional needs or a disability attending mainstream or a special needs school in West Sussex.
The sessions are run on a weekly basis and are up to an hour and half long, but you are welcome to come along at any point to be involved and leave when you want to.
Please contact Hannah Delmar-Addy at hannah@reachingfamilies.org.uk...
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Umbrellas Virtual Support Group
Virtual Support Group for parent-carers of children/young people with additional needs or a disability attending mainstream or a special needs school in West Sussex.
The sessions are run on a weekly basis and are up to an hour and half long, but you are welcome to come along at any point to be involved and leave when you want to.
Please contact Hannah Delmar-Addy at hannah@reachingfamilies.org.uk...
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