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 | Mar 25, 2016 | Disability, Parents, Special Needs
Last week I took the girls to a local community day to celebrate Easter. There was craft and colouring in, lots of fun games, a petting zoo, ice cream and a fire engine to explore. I think the girls had a great day out! The day culminated in a huge Easter egg hunt...
by Kirsty | Dec 5, 2014 | Autism, Parents, Special Needs
For many people on the autism spectrum, the busyness and social nature of the lead up to Christmas and the end of the year can prove too much. There’s the changes in routine, particularly at school. There’s the party and function invitations. There’s...
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 | Nov 29, 2011 | Albinism, Autism
This is the third post in a series dedicated to following the transition of my son, Gilbert Bear from a special education setting to a mainstream classroom. Part 1 documented his education settings up to now and Part 2 went over the paperwork and administrative...