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August 2021

A meltdown is NOT a failure

Dealing with meltdowns has been such a regular part of my life for so long now that they cease to have the impact they did in the early days. I also look at them differently and hope to share that...Read more about A meltdown is NOT a failure

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Starting Prep with confidence

My name is Sonya and my son Emre is nearing the end of kindergarten and will be going to Prep next year. Emre is such a happy little boy. He loves physical activity such as swim lessons and gymnastics. He...Read more about Starting Prep with confidence

July 2021

Understanding the system to help my son

My 17-year-old son Jordan is a wonderful teenager. He’s high energy, loves a laugh, is caring and cheeky. He does kickboxing, swims and used to play rugby. Sport is a great boost for his self-esteem and an outlet for his...Read more about Understanding the system to help my son

June 2021

A new journey for a new Australian – Maria’s story

My son Lucas is just over two years old. He loves cars, trucks, his teddy bear, painting, and singing songs. He loves learning about the alphabet and numbers. He can’t seem to go anywhere without carrying his pillow and blanket....Read more about A new journey for a new Australian – Maria’s story

May 2021

What it’s like being me: an insight from young people with disability

As parents of teenagers with disability, it’s easy to feel overly protective of our children and to assume we know what they want and need. As part of the research for our Teens and Beyond workshop, ACD partnered with Youth...Read more about What it’s like being me: an insight from young people with disability