It’s been almost five weeks since Star hurt her neck. To me I see no improvement at all and she is still in pain. The hospital decided against intervention such as traction or manipulation and I’m glad because it would have been so distressing for her. However, I’m really concerned that she’s not improving. Today…
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Hearts and Minds for Autism
Today I’d like to tell you about a fantastic charity, Hearts and Minds. Hearts And Minds Challenge is a young dynamic, innovative and passionate organisation formed in 2010 which is bringing positive change into the lives of those affected by autism. We are putting together a range of services which includes awareness raising, education support,…
This is My Child, This is My Star
I am writing this post for the Mumsnet #Thisismychild campaign to raise awareness about the issues facing parents whose children have special needs, and myths about disabilities. This is my child, This is Star. It is her eighth birthday today and here she is stuffing her face with pizza. We had considered a birthday party…
Star and the Broken Neck
Star is hypermobile, she was diagnosed almost two years ago when we were having the pain in her knees investigated. We didn’t really understand the full implications, or that there were several types of hypermobility. We have now been promised that she will have a full diagnosis of the type of hypermobility she does have…
Carnival
We went to a local carnival on Saturday and boy was it a hot day! I remember the carnivals of the past when there would be decorated floats heading down the high street along with marching bands and majorettes. My cousin’s twin daughters were majorettes and as a family we would go to all the…