Additional Support Needs
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She just needs time
This is something which resonates so loudly with parents of children with ASN and particularly those…
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Having equity conversations
Have you ever been in a situation where a child screams at you in their most…
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My shoulders are beginning to lower
My shoulders are beginning to lower because I’m not watching Trudy every minute of the day,…
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We are more normal than we thought…
Over the years of having a child with a disability, I have come to understand that…
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Our social contract
There is a political philosophy which states that everyone must adhere to a ‘social contract’ and…
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A rare moment of sibling appreciation
There are few more precious moments than when a brother says openly and unreservedly how much…
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Why do I feel like I have to say ‘thank you’?
It’s the same feeling everywhere I go, at the park, at the pool, in cafes or…
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How a typical child develops (from observation, experience and a little background knowledge!)
Watching a typical child develop is a bittersweet reminder of how Trudy’s development differed and differs.…
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Are we living in a risk-averse world?
There has recently been a resurgence of discussion around pre-natal screening for Down’s Syndrome because of…
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What If?
What if children had time to spend with their family? What if there was no one…