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6 days, 4 hours ago by Julia	Can anyone help? I'm looking for supported living for my 18 year old daughter who has Aspergers and Epilepsy. We live in Hampshire. She will be finishing education next year and will require 24/7 care in an MLD environment. Any suggestions?
6 days, 3 hours ago by toast	Saw a college exhibiting at Kidz in the Middle that looked good. St Elizabeths - wwwstelizabeths.org.uk. They are in Herts and cater for people with epilepsy and other complex needs. Worth checking out
6 days, 3 hours ago by Julia	will check it out! thankyou!
6 days, 1 hour ago by EAAVF2F	Hi Julia Like toast I would suggest checking out St Elizabeths. My son who has epilepsy & ADS goes there and is doing well. The staff there really do care for their pupils, students & residents.
6 days, 1 hour ago by EAAVF2F	In my last post I meant to say ASD. Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Sorry.
5 days, 20 hours ago by Alistair	Have at look at Sheiling School (Ringwood). I'm currently trying to get funding for my 13 year old daughter (ASD & MLD) to go there and they are devloping new post 18 provision.
5 days, 18 hours ago by Julia	Brilliant! will investigate both. My daughter currently attends Grateley House School, nr Andover, and in case anyone's interested, its provision is fantastic, shame it finishes at age 19.
3 days, 4 hours ago by Alistair	My daughter goes to Beaucrof School in Wimbourne which is really good too. However I want to get her into the 'system' before we get to those difficult transition times. Good Luck and let us know how you get on.
2 days, 21 hours ago by Julia	Hi, Will be going to St Elizabeth's open day, and am waiting to hear back from Sheiling School. will keep you updated!

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