by Kirsty | Feb 12, 2018 | Parents
There’s truly nothing worse than receiving a computer generated timetable for your child. It’s usually in grey scale, full of acronyms and hard to read, even for parents. My daughter received something like this on her first day of high school last week....
by Kirsty | Feb 1, 2017 | Special Needs
Gilbert started high school this week. Image courtesy ABC Newcastle It’s been something we’ve been planning for, dreading and awaiting, for quite a long time now. In some ways, the long summer holidays were a cruel test for Gilbert. While, he enjoyed...
by Kirsty | Nov 4, 2016 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
We are finally nearing the end of our transition to high school process. After nearly two years of preparing, organising, liaising and managing, there are only two supported transition visits left and then the main orientation day to come. High school is now a mere 3...
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...
by Kirsty | May 10, 2016 | Education, Parents, Special Needs
I must confess, the whole thought of high school is scaring me. Gilbert is now 12 and in Year 6. We have been thinking about high school for a long time (we need to with all his additional needs) but I’m still not ready to face it. When I look at him, I do see a...
