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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...
Creating your village

Creating your village

by Dancing Wombat | Apr 4, 2019 | Achievements, Blog, Family and Community, Identity and Belonging, Life Skills, Socialisation

Hi. I was wondering if I could ask you a question. Well, actually, I’d like to ask you a really big favour, and I hope I find the right words… So began my bumbling enquiry to a local café owner about some regular work experience for my daughter – a lumpy melange of...
After the ball is over

After the ball is over

by Dancing Wombat | Jun 16, 2018 | Blog, Family and Community, Identity and Belonging, Life Skills, Socialisation

After the ball is over After the ball is over After the break of dawn After the dancer’s leaving After the stars are gone Many a heart is aching If you could read them all… Since my daughter had her Presentation Ball, two years have already flown past....
Two girls, one movie, no parents

Two girls, one movie, no parents

by Dancing Wombat | Jun 3, 2018 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Identity and Belonging, Life Skills, Socialisation

Being with people, not just around people As the oldest of four children, my daughter, in one sense, does not have to face isolation. We can take her out. She has three brothers creating noise around her and even, sometimes, conversation. Organised activities bring...
Changing schools – from woe to woah

Changing schools – from woe to woah

by Dancing Wombat | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog, Identity and Belonging, Socialisation

Changing schools Thirteen days. Not even a fortnight. A mere thirteen days from his first plaintive request to be home-schooled to Littlest Wombat’s (LW) visiting and deciding on a new school. The following day was his last at the old school. It seems abrupt,...
The hunt for grey where it’s all black and white

The hunt for grey where it’s all black and white

by Dancing Wombat | Feb 13, 2017 | Behaviour and Communication, Blog, Life Skills, Socialisation

Black, white and shades of grey Donald Trump is a man who says what he thinks. Whatever your views of the Donald, you know absolutely where he stands on issues. Well, at least until his next tweet. He’s as black and white as a piano keyboard. There are no shades of...
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