A Scarborough respite centre for children with complex health needs now has an exciting outdoor sensory space thanks to a community project organised by WellChild. The WellChild Helping Hands project took place at Willows Lull...
Posted 12 Jul 2019
Cayden has autism, which affects his behaviour, learning ability and communication. He also has hypermobility which makes him unsteady on his feet. He has no awareness of danger so his parents need to watch him...
Posted 30 Apr 2019
Hayley has Leigh syndrome – a rare inherited disorder that affects the central nervous system. She also has a hearing impairment and needs 24 hour care. Hayley cannot speak, so she communicates through facial expression...
Posted 09 Apr 2019
Anya is Autistic, has global development delay, learning difficulties and dyspraxia. This affects all areas of Anya’s life. She relies on adults to communicate for her as she is non verbal. This can be very...
Posted 06 Mar 2019
Rudy has hydrocephalus, hemiplegia affecting his right side, and is also autistic. Rudy finds social interactions difficult, he doesn’t understand the needs of others and can be unpredictable. Rudy puts inedible items in his mouth...
Posted 06 Feb 2019
Last month our Helping Hands team set out on a two day project, with volunteers from Kingsley Napley to transform the family garden for Alfie and Logan. Unfortunately the project was cut short as a WellChild...
Posted 20 Nov 2018
Six year old Theo has an unidentified genetic syndrome which causes severe hypermobility and uncontrolled epilepsy. He also has sensory processing difficulties and developmental delay. Theo needs 24 hour care, and constant support when using...
Posted 22 Oct 2018
Five year old Amir has Autism which affects his learning ability and means he displays some behaviour difficulties, particularly aggression towards himself and others. He is non-verbal so communicating his needs can be challenging and...
Posted 03 Oct 2018
Dakota has Achromatopsia, the condition is associated with colour blindness, visual acuity loss, extreme light sensitivity and Nystagmus. She also has hyper mobility. These conditions affect her mobility and she constantly falls and bumps into...
Posted 12 Sep 2018
Jake has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, he also has learning difficulties and severe reflux. He is non verbal and communicates through facial expressions and gestures. Jake also has epilepsy with frequent hospital admissions. Jake...
Posted 24 Aug 2018
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