Disability & Friendships: What I wish I Knew
Blog | Sylvana reflects on her son’s disability diagnosis, exploring early worries about friendships and sharing the lessons she wishes she knew as he nears his 30th birthday.
Achieving a good life through self-managing your funding
Blog | Brenton’s story shows how focusing on passion, strengths, and choosing supports wisely can lead to a life of inclusion and purpose through self-managed funding
A practical guide to the language of Autism
Blog | Dr Melanie Heyworth shares practical tips for respecting and connecting with the autistic community, promoting acceptance, strengths-based language, and inclusive understanding for families and allies.
Understanding Plumtree’s Theory of Change
Blog | Plumtree’s Theory of Change outlines a capacity-building approach for families of young children with disabilities, focusing on participation, peer support, and professional collaboration.
Navigating away from the paper trail
Blog | Use cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox to organise, name, and store documents from schools, therapists, and doctors, making them easy to access, share, and manage.
Now & Next: Building family capacity through leadership, peer support, and education
Blog | Sylvana Mahmic shared at NZDSN 2018 how Now & Next empowers families through peer networks, positive psychology, and leadership to build skills, confidence, and hope for their children.
