by Kirsty | Aug 6, 2016 | Autism, Special Needs
I was lucky enough to attend the 2 day Positive Partnerships parent workshop, held in Newcastle this week. The workshop is targeted to parents of school aged children on the autism spectrum, presented by staff from Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT). The Positive...
by Kirsty | Jul 27, 2016 | Autism
Post in collaboration with Autism Spectrum Australia Of all the challenges that face autism families, the prospect of a party, of any kind, can be be one of the most intimidating. Parties are problematic in so many ways for people on the spectrum. To start with, they...
by Kirsty | Jul 26, 2016 | Autism, Parents
I try to practise positivity and strive to see the good in everything. It’s part personality, part determination, I guess. I honestly don’t see the point in dwelling on the negatives. I would much rather acknowledge that something is wrong and concentrate...
by Kirsty | Jul 8, 2016 | Autism, Sensory, Special Needs
I have shared before my sense of puzzlement when I first heard that occupational therapy, or OT, would be a big part of the autism early intervention process for our family. Initially I could not see what occupational therapy had to do with autism at all. And I bet...
by Kirsty | May 27, 2016 | Autism, Special Needs
One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced over the years as a special needs parent has been identifying when I should trust my instincts. From the beginning, I’ve experienced a constant battle between head and heart. Like all mothers, I’ve wanted to...
