by Kirsty | May 14, 2013 | Disability, Education, Special Needs
Yes, I am going there. My son is sitting NAPLAN for the first time today and I have very mixed feelings about it. Personally I am proud that he is going to give it a go. I’m also grateful that his school have been supportive and have encouraged him to...
by Kirsty | Mar 1, 2013 | Disability, Education, Parents, Special Needs
As a parent there is one job that comes with the gig that can sometimes be very daunting. And it can be even more daunting when you are dealing with children with additional needs. However, as daunting as it may be, this job is possibly the most important one for...
by Kirsty | Feb 12, 2013 | Autism, Education, Relationships, Special Needs
The heading says it all. This year, the kids seem to be doing so much better at school. Gilbert is certainly more settled and has already developed a genuine rapport with his new teacher. She is truly lovely. She is young and energetic and is already coming to...
by Kirsty | Jan 31, 2013 | Autism, Education, Relationships
So, yesterday my big kids headed back to school. And it could not have gone any better. I still can’t quite believe it. We worked hard to make it as smooth a transition as possible and prepared them for the first day as best we could but I was still expecting a...
by Kirsty | Jan 25, 2013 | Autism, Education, Parents, Special Needs
I don’t have to look at my calendar to know that it’s getting closer to the day the kids are due to return to school. I also don’t need to see the mind-boggling number of “back to school” ads to remind me of the date either (BTW I think...
by Kirsty | Dec 8, 2012 | Education, Parents, Special Needs
Have I told you lately how proud I am of my kiddos? I don’t think I could be any prouder of them right now. Gilbert is powering through the end of the year and surprising everyone with his growing focus and drive. At a time of year where he would be forgiven for...
