11/09/2026
The first week back at school has been okay, though mornings bring severe meltdowns as the new routine is quite challenging. Her OCD is unfortunately getting worse, making everyday outings a battleground. The recent six weeks of holidays were incredibly difficult. Just going shopping at Asda became a major trigger; being in the middle of an aisle with people asking her to move sends Lexi completely disregulated. It has reached a point where my partner physically has to leave while she is kicking, screaming, headbutting, and nipping.
I did not know about this until about a month ago but I plan to use the statutory rights under the Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999. In the UK, parents of a disabled child are entitled to take up to four weeks of unpaid parental leave per year, allowing flexibility in choosing which days to take off to care for your child
