Articles / Family and caregivers
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Medical waiting room and autism: avoiding the sensory meltdown
Medical waiting room and autism: preparing the appointment, the sensory kit and the briefing for the practitioner so that a consultation remains possible.
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First AESH meeting: 5 things to prepare as a parent
First meeting with the AESH (a teaching assistant for students with disabilities, in France): what to prepare to save time, avoid misunderstandings and get support that is truly ta…
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Parental mental load: what we don't always admit
The mental load of a parent of a child with specific needs is rarely named. Yet it is one of the most structuring dimensions of family life. A few avenues to make it visible, and t…
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Coordinating your contacts without becoming the bottleneck
Doctor, psychologist, school, MDPH (the French agency that handles disability rights and benefits), extended family, after-school activities. The parent of a child with specific ne…
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Shared custody: one common profile, two homes
Shared custody multiplies the contexts: two houses, two ways of organizing things, sometimes two schools. A common profile, shared by both parents, makes sure the child does not re…
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Siblings: their place in the shared profile
The siblings of a child with specific needs often hold an invisible place in the family story. A shared profile can, with discernment, include what the brothers and sisters experie…
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Guardianship and curatorship, making administrative steps easier without re-explaining everything
Administrative procedures call on the carer at every appointment. A profile shared by QR code lets the officer or the employer understand the situation quickly, without a one-hour …
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Occasional childcare, a written reference point for the babysitter
Babysitter, last-minute childminder, grandparent stepping in. A shared profile avoids explanations given three times over and gives the adult a calm reference to consult during chi…
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Grandparents who babysit: when memory is no longer enough
Grandparents know their grandchild, but their memories sometimes date back several years. A shared profile discreetly updates what has changed, without questioning their place in t…
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Older adults and disorientation, sharing the right information if they wander off
When an older relative can lose their way, the fear of wandering weighs on the whole family. A card sewn in or slipped into a pocket, scannable by a passer-by or an officer, can ma…
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Multiple care providers: passing on behavioral needs to each practitioner
Pediatrician, dentist, physiotherapist, speech therapist: a child with specific needs adds up the appointments. A shared profile passes on the behavioral needs for a good welcome t…
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Homework at home: passing it on to the friend's parent who helps
When a friend invites your child over to do homework together, the host parent often has no information about what helps your child. A shared profile gives the friend's parent the …
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