Tag Archives: Family

The day I became a mother

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

The day I became a mother I couldn’t imagine how I would feel when the child I was holding in my arms would be a man. I could not  comprehend at the time that, although he was now a separate person, … Continue reading →

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Cameron and his inspirational story

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Cam-Can (on Radio National 360 stories 21st May 2011) http://www.abc.net.au/rn/360/stories/2011/3218156.htm (Audio available at this site) This is a story of Cameron, whose family created a ‘microboard’ to enable him to pursue a business of his own, even though he cannot communicate. … Continue reading →

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Twelve Things You Can Do to Plan for Your Child’s Future Today

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

When the time approaches for a growing child to leave home, parents experience a mixture of pleasure and trepidation. In cases where the child is not disabled, parents tend to move to the next stage of their lives relatively easily. … Continue reading →

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