When We Remove Support from Autistic Children, We Risk Creating Burnt-Out Autistic Adults
What happens to autistic kids when we remove their support? The NDIS is removing thousands of autistic Australians from the scheme without understanding the significant risks that poses for their futures. This post is about what that can cost, from someone already paying the price. 💙
Estimated Reading Time: 4-5 minutes
Just Being in the Room Isn't Enough - Participation Without Belonging
Attendance and compliance don't tell you whether a child belongs. This post explores what participation without belonging looks like in schools and community programs, what genuine belonging looks like instead, and where educators and program leaders can start. 💙
Estimated Reading Time: 3-4 minutes
Hidden Expectations & Hidden Barriers: The Rules No One Tells You & The Challenges No One Sees.
Despite the very best intentions, sometimes it can seem impossible to make inclusion work. Two invisible forces might be at play: Hidden Expectations (rules no one teaches) and Hidden Barriers (effort no one sees).Here's what educators, program leaders and parents need to know.
Estimated Reading Time: 3-4 minutes