Isabella’s Key Word Sign Story
Blog | With support from family and educators, Isabella used Key Word Sign to express herself, growing her vocabulary and confidence, showing how visual communication can open up a child’s world.
Why Reframe disability and autism: changing the story for families
Blog | Sylvana Mahmic at NSW Parliament launched Reframing Disability (aka Belongside families) and Reframing Autism, empowering families with hope, strengths-based approaches, and positive messages to support children with disabilities and developmental delays.
New to the world of NDIS? Here is a parent’s perspective
Blog | Kerrie Turner shares how goal setting, mindset shifts, and self-management helped her son Joshua thrive in the NDIS. Now & Next supports families to do the same.
Surviving the wet fish moment: strategies for parents navigating public challenges
Blog | Stephanie Wacker, Early Intervention Teacher and mother of two, shares practical strategies to help parents embrace challenging public moments with confidence at the Now & Next conference.
Thinking creatively on ways of using NDIS funding: Keyword signing training
Blog | Jacqui, Peer Worker, used NDIS funding and keyword sign training to help her daughter Sophie rapidly develop communication, language, and confidence at home and school.
The Beauty of My Autism- embracing neurodiversity and self-acceptance
Blog | Autism is both challenge and joy, shaping passions, resilience, and self-acceptance. Its beauty lies in living authentically, embracing difference, and finding strength in identity.
