by Kirsty | Jul 9, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
If there’s one piece of advice I have for fellow special needs parents, it’s this – we can’t place limits on our kids. Now, I don’t mean we shouldn’t have rules or set boundaries for them. All kids need boundaries and rules as they...
by Kirsty | Apr 16, 2018 | 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 shares practical advice for what should be included in therapist reports for the NDIS. This includes reports when entering the scheme and when...
by Kirsty | Jun 21, 2016 | Parents, Relationships, Special Needs
I watched Finding Dory with my family on the weekend at a screening for the vision and hearing impaired. It was a lovely, accessible event and my kids enjoyed the chance to see a movie in a safe and supportive setting. I’m not sure whether it was because we were...
by Kirsty | Dec 3, 2015 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). Proclaimed back in 1992 by the UN, December 3 is universally recognised as a day where we acknowledge the challenges faced by people with disabilities everywhere. This year’s theme is “Inclusion...
by Kirsty | Feb 24, 2015 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
I’ve wanted to write this post for some time now. Actually, this is going to be the first in a series of posts about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as there are so many aspects to it that need to be explained and explored. In this first post...
