Although the main focus of our blogging is around travelling as a family, we've found one of the places where BJ needs support is when he's at respite (short term accommodation). When he started going to respite we had a sit down meeting and went …
Schooling
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Last weekend we had the pleasure of helping BJ's best buddy celebrate his 21st birthday. Aside from the shock that it is only months until BJ is also turning 21, it was a day of reflection for me. BJ and his buddy have grown up together. We met at a …
PHOTOS, A GATEWAY INTO THE WORLD OF SOMEONE WHO IS NON-VERBAL
A picture is worth a thousand words, so the saying goes. In BJ's case this has certainly been true. Our family are reliant on photos for many reasons. Photos capture our special holiday moments, old photos are a reminder of BJ’s progress and the …
i Pad ACCESS TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
We are often asked about BJ's iPad and mounting system for his wheelchair. I thought it was time to share our experience and iPad access tips for people with additional needs. Two years ago BJ received an iPad and accessories and joined the world …
WALKING FRAME TRAVEL BAG
Finding a solution to travelling day-to-day is important to many of our families. Recently I was at a craft fair and found this walking frame carry all bag. I thought it would be perfect as a gift for my mother-in-law who now permanently uses a …
SEVEN TIPS TO THERAPY SUCCESS
I've just returned from a blogging conference and I think some of the things I learned could help across other environments including therapy. It’s not rocket science and you may already be doing these things but it is a reminder if you have lost …
IT TAKES JUST ONE PERSON TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Those of you who have been following our facebook page for a while will know that I love sharing stories about people who make a difference by seeing a need and fulfilling it. It gives me great faith in human kind to see that one person can make …
A LETTER FOR MY SON
Today's blog, 'A letter for my son', is a bit of a departure from the usual blogs I write. I am conscious that many people struggle with the day-to-day happenings of having a family member with a disability and especially having other people …
8 BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
In Australia our school year starts at the end of January and I hate seeing the back to school ads on television already. It feels like the post Christmas relaxation is over and it is time to gear up for the new school year. The holidays have …
How Could You Not Want My Child?
I recently had the opportunity to return to BJ's preschool and it was certainly a trip down memory lane. So many feelings swept over me as I walked through the doors. Nostalgia, sadness and happiness were all tangled into my afternoon …
