tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417598777875416966.post6158196904743662554..comments2023-05-20T10:59:46.966+01:00Comments on All Born in: FriendshipsSoniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08883749170701138259noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417598777875416966.post-86911579963342414342013-09-23T17:40:05.447+01:002013-09-23T17:40:05.447+01:00Hi there! I'm a 22 year old woman with a physi...Hi there! I'm a 22 year old woman with a physical disability which means I use a wheelchair and had a support assistant at school. Generally, transition from primary to secondary school was not an issue for making friends, though I went from a small village primary school to a grammar school where a lot of kids didn't really know anyone, or were just acquaintances (I knew one girl). I'm sure there will be quite a lot of "getting to know you" type games in the first week or so, but I think attending some after school clubs and activities in a feeder school is a great idea (just make sure if you can that you ask for the kids who your daughter gets on with can be placed in the same form as her). If E doesn't attend already attend, I'd definitely recommend Brownies/Guides - a lot of the activities aren't physically demanding, and if you get a good leader who is willing victim accommodate, most things should be able to be adapted. <br /><br />I must admit though, I did struggle a bit with friendships, especially as I got into years 8 and 9 and my mates were going to sleepovers, to each others' houses and were allowed to go shopping/cinema without an adult. After a bit of negotiation with my parents, my dad used to drop me off in town, and go for a coffee or wander round (he even followed us around from a distance once - I was so embarrassed!) with his mobile handy so I could call him if I needed him but still have some independence with my friends (they used to push my wheelchair, help me with lunch etc) - would something like that be a possibility? <br /><br />I'm happy to help, or answer any questions you might have, just Facebook message me, Tweet me or send me an e-mail through my blog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com