Amanda writes for parents, educators and anyone involved in the life of children with differences. Covering tips, news and other musings, she writes when inspiration strikes, and no more than weekly.
To medicate or not to medicate...?
If I get a headache, going for the paracetamol is not my instinctive response. I’d always prefer to resolve things without resorting to tablets if at all possible.
Feeling validated – a step away from empowerment
The day we told our 7-year-old son he was not going back to school for a while, and we saw the weight of the world lift from his shoulders, for the first time, I felt completely validated.
To label or not to label
When you have a suspicion your child may have a specific difficulty, it can be difficult to know whether to go through the hoops to get a diagnosis and if you do, whether to share that diagnosis with your child.