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Strategies for managing difficult conversations with parents about their child’s behaviours or development thumbnail

Educators support many children with behavioural difficulties and developmental concerns, and need to enlist the people in their child’s life to access the support they need.  This means their role […]

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Can you hire a Friend to be your child’s support worker? thumbnail

The short answer is yes, if they have an ABN (a few other things are important too), but thinking long term there is more to it than that. Here are […]

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What are the benefits of hiring your child’s support worker yourself? thumbnail

It may sound like more work in an already busy life, but hiring your own support worker can make life easier for the whole family. You can hire your own […]

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When should you share information about your child’s diagnosis? thumbnail

A family I support have a child who is quite vocal, he will often shout out, especially when out in the community. He does this when he is enjoying himself […]

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What to avoid in a support worker…  what are the redflags? thumbnail

Disrespect of time Are they late? Do you take more time than necessary to follow up on communication and repeating basic instructions Are they able to respect your child’s need […]

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5 things to ask a support worker before you hire them thumbnail

Do you have experience working with children who have similar needs to my child? Even though all children are different, when they have a basic understanding of children similar to […]

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Parenting when you are ‘over it’ thumbnail

We all have days when we are ‘over it’, these moments can bring up feelings of failure.  We all want to be the best parent we can be however, being […]

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What one thing should you always look for in a support worker? thumbnail

Finding a support worker for your child can be stressful.  It is important not just for your child, but your whole family, that you find the right person.  After all, […]

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Supporting your ASD child in social situations thumbnail

All children need a supportive community around them, but this is especially true for a child with ASD, or a child with additional support needs for social relationships. Some children […]

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