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A Struggling Child

A Struggling Child
We’ve all seen a struggling child whether it be in public or family gathering. We recognize that panic that screams from their eyes. The ashen parent We see the parent… View Post

Autism Visual Supports

Autism Visual Supports
Autism and Visual Supports in our house, go hand in hand. Both my boys rely heavily on Visual Supports to help them understand the world around them. I have recently… View Post

Handwriting APPS for Children

Handwriting APPS for Children
As a mom of 4 I have learned that every child progresses at their own rate. My oldest child, Hailey learned everything so quickly, I took it for granted that… View Post

Communication APPS for Autistic Children

Communication APPS for Autistic Children
I get asked a lot what Therapy APPS we use with Conor on his Ipad. We have used various apps over the years but the ones he is using right… View Post

Books about Siblings with disabilities

Books about Siblings with disabilities
We read all the time in our house, I encourage each of our children to read as much as they wish as I want them to have a broad perspective… View Post

Helping Jack overcome Anxiety

Helping Jack overcome Anxiety
My 5 year old son Jack struggles daily with Anxiety. He needs constant reassurance and needs routine and structure to help him feel more at ease, grounded. It has been… View Post

SPECIAL NEEDS EARLY YEARS EDUCATION

SPECIAL NEEDS EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
Louise Furlong: is Mum to Eli and runs her own Montessori in her native Ballina for the last 16 years. She has gained invaluable experience raising her son (who has… View Post

Most Loved Christmas Gifts

Most Loved Christmas Gifts
Every year I struggle to find gifts that Santa can bring that my sons with Special Needs will actually really like and will use. You can find out about some… View Post

Playground bullying can teach us about Inclusion

Playground bullying can teach us about Inclusion
Bullying because of Difference. Over the years we have had our fair share of episodes when out and about with Conor, where children/tweens and even teenagers have laughed at him… View Post