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Klinefelter's Syndrome
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Sources of HelpThis is a new page hoping to act as a quick-link to answers for commonly asked questions about where to find more information. Please feel free to submit ideas for this page as it is still in its infancy.
Obtaining a Statement of Special Education NeedA tough job, but members have found the following of help: Rathbone Special Education Advice:
Access to Disability Living AllowanceCerebra, who support children & young people with brain injuries, have
produced an excellent guide to accessing the DLA. There is a short test,
or you can download their more weighty document (allow a minute or two for it to
download). This is probably one of the best guides that we have seen for
this sort of application & with just a little interpretation in a KS context
should prove a tremendous help. Access it via the following page: Help with ChildcareSome parents in the KSA will require childcare within their own home.
This is usually exempt from Working Tax Credit and can cause all kind of
financial headache - however, changes are planned for the future which will
simplify the process and release the potential for those requiring care for a
child with a disability to enter the scheme. Visiting the website under
the DfES scheme may provide some further information on the changes which come
into effect in April 05. Living with DisabilityThis may not apply to most members, but this UK Government set of help-sheets
may just have the answer you are looking for:
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All information on this site is correct to the best of our knowledge, however the KSA (UK) recommends that you verify all facts before acting upon them. Medical treatment and advice should always be confirmed by your GP, consultant or family doctor. Copyright ©Klinefelter's Syndrome Association UK |