Qld

My 9 year old son was recently suspended from school for two days over two one off racial comments that were said with no violence, malice or aggression. Most of his friends are Indigeneous and he has been accepted as one of them, being taught their language and how they speak to one another. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in the school setting. He used a word which to the average non-indigeneous person without knowledge would seem offensive, though in their language just means "silly".

I'm ghost writing a book addressing the realities of parenting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia. Part memoir, part handbook, the story follows one family's experience with 'Part 2' being a practical resource ...

If anybody would be able to make the time to share their own story with me, I'd appreciate it as part of my own learning curve.

As I read through the contributions from members there is definitely an underlying trend in regards to education.  In its current form the education system is not or cannot provide the required service to children and their families with disabilities.  As an educator this makes me extremely distressed.  I am not Autistic and I do not have an Autistic child but I feel very passionate about advocating for families and children with disabilities and also teachers in the classro

I am an educational consultant who has been providing professional development seminars for teachers, childcare providers and parents.  I have created a site to help with strategies for children with Autism and ADHD.  Feel free to let me know your thoughts. www.colleen-saveyoursanity.blogspot.com