by Kirsty | Nov 9, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
Life can be a whirlwind as a special needs parent. Not only do you have all the normal responsibilities of a parent but you also have so much more on top of that: scheduling appointments planning outings explaining diagnoses following up on reports, funding and...
by Kirsty | Nov 2, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
There’s so much advice out there for when kids are admitted to hospital for the first time. There are social stories, guides and tips available to address the unknowns and reassure your child that all will be well. Unfortunately, there are not quite as many...
by Kirsty | Oct 22, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
Post in collaboration with K-12 Inclusion As parents to three kids, two of whom have a range of diagnoses between them, accessing inclusive education has always been a priority for us. We’ve always believed that our kids, regardless of disability or diagnosis, have...
by Kirsty | Oct 5, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
We’ve just survived another NDIS Plan Review. These meetings are held annually to re-visit the needs of the participant, review their goals and put together a plan for the coming year. We’ve been having these meetings each year since we entered the scheme...
by Kirsty | Oct 1, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
There’s a part of me that has always shied away from this sort of post. The superstitious side of me doesn’t want to tempt fate by giving relationship advice. However, the practical side of me knows this is a huge issue for special needs families. How do...
by Kirsty | Aug 17, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
I’ve just finished parent-teacher meetings for my high school kids. Or, as I prefer to call it, speed dating on steroids! For two afternoons this week, I spent two hours at my kids’ school, talking to their teachers in quick fire 10 minute interviews. I...
I'm Kirsty, special needs parent, writer, speaker and advocate. I make it my mission to find the joys in being a special needs parent, and support you to do the same. 
