I am supporting a young woman who has a learning disability and is expecting her first baby. I would like any information or tips to support her well and ensure that her parenting experience is a positive one.

-- Anonymous, August 15, 2001

Answers

Nicola, the DPN helpdesk has passed on the following numbers that you could try: The Special Parenting Service 01872 356040 Parents Support Service ( for the Birmingham area) 0121 544 6611 Parenting, Learning and Support 0121 458 4323

-- Anonymous, August 17, 2001

Suggest you try the DPPi Information service, we have an information sheet on useful contacts, organisations and written materials re parenting when a parent has a laerning difficulty. E-mail at the address given: info@dppi.org.uk

-- Anonymous, November 28, 2001