by Kirsty | Jun 29, 2018 | Disability, Parents, Relationships, Special Needs
One of the major conundrums facing special needs parents is whether to tell your child about their diagnosis. This is especially tricky in the early years when they are younger and less aware of what their diagnosis means. It can also be contentious as they get a...
by Kirsty | Apr 9, 2018 | Disability, Parents
This post is a follow on from 5 Things Special Needs Parents Should Know About the NDIS. In this post, my guest NDIS planner tackles a common source of angst during the NDIS planning process – the number of therapy hours requested vs the number of therapy...
by Kirsty | Mar 19, 2018 | Carer, Disability, Parents
This post is a follow on from 5 Things Special Needs Parents Should Know About the NDIS. In this post, my guest NDIS planner further explains 3 reasons the NDIS may decline your claim for support and why certain supports are not usually funded through the NDIS. These...
by Kirsty | Dec 11, 2017 | Disability, Parents, Special Needs
Post in collaboration with breakthru A series of recent events have served to remind me, quite forcibly, that time is not slowing down (even though I desperately want it to!) Obviously, being December, we’re coming to the end of another year. But, for me, it truly...
by Kirsty | Jun 22, 2017 | Disability, Education, Special Needs
Last year, Pauline Hanson made a speech in parliament where she called for autistic students, and students with additional needs, to be segregated and taught separately in specialist settings. Her argument being, teachers are being stretched and cannot meet the needs...
by Kirsty | Jun 20, 2017 | Disability, Parents, Special Needs
Fellow special needs parents, I want to share a piece of advice with you. Now, it might sound harsh, particularly if you’re a new special needs parent. You may still feel shell-shocked by your child’s diagnosis, or fragile if you’re only just...
