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Beyond the label: describing how someone works rather than a diagnosis
Putting a name to how someone works doesn't carry the same weight in every context. For everyday life, what matters isn't the label, it's what the person experiences, and what help…
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Talking about disability to classmates, age by age
How to explain a classmate's disability to other children, without overdoing it, or doing too little, or too early, or too late. A few adaptable principles depending on age, and th…
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Adapting the level of language to the reader without oversimplifying it
An 8-year-old child does not need the same level of detail as an occupational physician. Adapting the language means respecting the reader, not underestimating them.
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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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Invisible disabilities, why visible difference is no longer enough
Invisible disabilities affect a growing number of people at work, at school, and in social life. With no outward sign, misunderstanding can settle in for the long term. Sharing inf…
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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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How to tell the primary school about ADHD without putting the teaching team on the defensive
Preparing to tell the teacher about ADHD at the start of the year shapes the whole relationship. A concrete five-step method to speak clearly without putting the team on the defens…
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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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Club sports: briefing the coach without losing them
A sports coach is not a disability professional. They are passionate about their discipline, trained to help people progress. A well-calibrated shared profile gives them what they …
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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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