Katie Price EXCLUSIVE: 'It isn't easy on my own': Model reflects on homeschooling disabled son Harvey, 17, as he thanks the NHS with artwork during coronavirus pandemic
Katie Price has candidly discussed homeschooling her disabled son Harvey during the coronavirus pandemic and revealed plans to fundraise for the NHS.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the former glamour model, 41, praised the work of the NHS, just over a week after she and Harvey, 17, took part in the Clap For Carers celebration.
The mother-of-five, whose four other children are with their fathers in quarantine, told MailOnline that while homeschooling is difficult, she was doing the best job possible for Harvey.
EXCLUSIVE: Katie Price has candidly discussed homeschooling her disabled son Harvey during the coronavirus pandemic and revealed plans to fundraise for the NHS
She said: 'I'm working hard home-schooling Harvey and we're spending lots of time reading together. It isn't easy on my own, but we're making it work.'
When Harvey was born he was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi Syndrome, among other health complications including being blind due to Septo-optic dysplasia while he is also autistic, has an underactive thyroid and diabetes.
She added: 'Harvey is delighted to be involved in the NHS campaign. He got involved with the clapping and I'm so proud of him.
'We're hoping to find a way to raise some money for the NHS to show how grateful we are for all they are doing.
Cute: And in an exclusive photo Harvey, 17, showed his appreciation for the hardworking NHS staff with a beautiful drawing of a rainbow
'I trained as a nurse, so it's a cause very close to my heart.'
And in an exclusive photo Harvey showed his appreciation for the hardworking NHS staff with a beautiful drawing of a rainbow.
He wrote: 'To the NHS and the doctors and nurses. Thank you so much for helping everyone. Love from Harvey.'
Katie's children with ex-husband Peter Andre, Junior, 14, and Princess, 12, are currently on lockdown with Peter, 47, his wife Emily McDonagh, 30, and their children Amelia, six, and Theo, three.
Her ex husband Kieran Hayler has their children Jett, six. and Bunny, five.
Close bond: She said: 'I'm working hard home-schooling Harvey and we're spending lots of time reading together. It isn't easy on my own, but we're making it work' (pictured 2018)
On March 27 Katie and Harvey praised healthcare workers who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic across the country.
In Katie’s Instagram video, she thanked the NHS for their help and for still taking care of her son – who has multiple disabilities - during the epidemic.
In the video she said: 'Me and Harvey would like... we want to say a massive thank you to everyone all the social house carers, nurses, doctors, everyone helping at this moment in time. Harvey gives a massive thank you.
'And you've been amazing with Harvey's medication and everything so just keep well and thank you.'
She captioned the video: ‘A huge thank you to all the health and social care staff on our front line during this pandemic.
‘Harvey and I will be giving a huge round of applause to all of you tonight at 8PM. Please join us and clap from your windows, doors and balconies.'
Thank you: On March 27 Katie and Harvey praised healthcare workers who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic across the country
Family: Katie's ex husband Peter Andre is locked down with their kids Junior, 14, and Princess, 12
Katie's son Junior recently came out of self-isolation after displaying coronavirus symptoms.
Junior recently told how he was displaying symptoms of the virus and the family are now going to follow government guidelines to stay indoors.
Writing in his New magazine column, Peter said: 'Last Wednesday, Junior posted a video on his Instagram saying he was showing symptoms of coronavirus.
'He had a high temperature so we have to follow the guidelines and self-isolate for 14 days.'
Happy families: Katie's ex husband Kieran Hayler is locked down with their children Jett, six, and Bunny, five, fiancee Michelle Penticost and her son from a previous relationship
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