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Starting school
A new DVD, ‘Starting School: Stories from parents of children with a disability’, is designed to help families who have a child with a disability starting school.
Through the Maze
New editions of two popular guides published by the Association of Children with a Disability will be available early in 2010.
Through the Maze is a directory of services for children and young people with a disability This guide can help parents navigate their way through the complex service system in NSW, with information on medical and health issues, therapy, counselling and support, early intervention, school options, transport, aids and equipment, respite, travel, recreation, legal and financial help.
Behaviour management – taking care of yourself
Psychologist, Jenny Griffiths, concludes her nine part series on behaviour management for young children with a disability…
Being a parent of a child with special needs can be exhausting, challenging and demanding. It is easier to look after your child’s needs if you also look after your own. This is the final piece of the puzzle to effective behaviour management. Here are some ideas that can make parenting easier…
Behaviour management – managing challenging situations
Psychologist, Jenny Griffiths, continues her nine part series on behaviour management for young children with a disability…
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Family factsheets
Bloorview Kids Rehab in Canada has an excellent reputation for helping children with a disability to reach their full potential. The Bloorview website has a collection of parent resources that can may answer many questions and help parents better manage situations that may arise. Of particular interest for Australian families are tipsheets on: effective discipline; managing children’s stress, parenting a child with special needs, effective discipline, supporting siblings, and disability and sexuality.
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