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The jigsaw puzzle and what I’ve learnt

The jigsaw puzzle and what I’ve learnt

by Dancing Wombat | May 20, 2020 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog

Jigsaws have enjoyed a resurgence, thanks to #stayhome. Apparently even Hugh Jackman is a fan, so we’re in good company! I’ve always enjoyed jigsaws. In the mid 1980s, when I was 17, a car accident saw me in hospital for two weeks. There was no such thing as a...
Autism, ID and coping with Covid19

Autism, ID and coping with Covid19

by Dancing Wombat | Apr 26, 2020 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Coping Strategies, Family and Community

So, like everywhere else, everyone’s at home. I’m in the lucky camp. Things haven’t changed too much for me, in one way. Although my tech skills are improving dramatically as I work out how to deliver music and drama classes remotely to my special needs primary...
Picture perfect patience

Picture perfect patience

by Dancing Wombat | Jul 16, 2019 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Life Skills

All I wanted was a passport-sized photo for my daughter. The sort that you need on a travel concession card, that you can get in under two minutes at a photo booth. Simple…in theory. A photo booth photo would have been fine for my boys, but not my daughter. This...
The dis in disability

The dis in disability

by Dancing Wombat | May 16, 2019 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Sensory Issues, Socialisation

“Different, not less.” “Don’t dis my ability.” Much as I agree with their sentiments, sometimes I find memes irritating. Including ones like these. In trying to support difference and diversity, and promote an inclusive society, I feel that such memes can...
Therapets – a CATalogue of happy surprises

Therapets – a CATalogue of happy surprises

by Dancing Wombat | Jun 25, 2018 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Coping Strategies

The therapet difference “Well, he’s a different child! The contrast between last term and this term is incredible.” Having looked in horror at some of my youngest’s recent school work, I’d felt it was time for a quick catch-up to see how he was tracking more broadly....
Operation Laser Surgery

Operation Laser Surgery

by Dancing Wombat | Jun 11, 2018 | Achievements, Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Coping Strategies, Sensory Issues

Ongoing eye surgery My daughter had a major operation three years ago to give her new lenses – new eyes, as we described it. Her eyesight improved dramatically and the child who had needed glasses from the age of 21 months now moved around confidently without them....
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