#BookSnapSunday – a product of endless books

A few days can be a very short time. Only last BookSnap I was reflecting on our need to be ruthless with our book collection and weed out those that were never likely to be read again. And then, just a few days later, I came across this quote by C. S. Lewis about growing …

The Journey into Autism

The word ‘journey’ can conjure a variety of images in our minds. Perhaps you imagine packing your bags and catching a plane for that once in a lifetime trip around the world. Or perhaps you think about stepping into the great unknown, travelling down an unfamiliar track, not knowing where you will spend the night …

Life with the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been progressively rolled out around Australia over the last few years. It is a scheme designed to provide individuals with disabilities the support they need to live a life that is purposeful, fulfilling and as independent as possible. Here in Toowoomba, the NDIS started at the beginning of …

Special Needs Disco

    Dan attended his first disco on Saturday night. With Christmas just around the corner, there was a theme of silver or gold, so Dan wore a sparkly silver hat and a silver tie with his black shirt. He looked pretty spiffy, although I'm probably biased. The disco is a monthly event run by …

Dan Turns 21

Three cakes. That's how you celebrate turning 21 – Dan style. It's a momentous event when your firstborn turns 21. Dan knows when his birthday is. He can't tell me in words but he can find it on the calendar. He has this unique ability to know exactly what day and date it is. Dan's …