Frances DWhat’s up with Social Inclusion?When you hold your first baby in your arms life as you know it changes. There is now someone who will always be in your mind & never leave…Sep 9, 2018Sep 9, 2018
Frances DHow to Scaffold Peer RelationshipsAs adults we use lots of language when we communicate. Interacting with young children it pays to be mindful of keeping our words to a…Jun 28, 2018Jun 28, 2018
Frances DThe Importance of a PlanI like to have a plan and believe in working hard. Part of finding yourself is discovering what you want to perservere at. This changes as…May 6, 2018May 6, 2018
Frances DThe Art of Conversation, Before WordsI was fearful of never having a conversation with my child. At 4 people see him as a big boy, no longer my baby with so much to learn…Nov 5, 2017Nov 5, 2017
Frances DDo You See What I see?Parenting a child with additional needs is anxiety inducing at times. Not because of worry, stress or fear. That’s all part of our…Aug 26, 2017Aug 26, 2017
Frances DRepetitive Behaviour & FearParenting can be confusing. Early on when your child may be displaying signs of atypical neuro-development, repetitive behaviour & fear…Aug 13, 2017Aug 13, 2017
Frances DHow to design a socially motivating environment to connect with your childrenWhen my eldest son’s eye condition hadn’t resolved by 6 months & his motor development was slow my Occupational Therapy brain began to…Jul 27, 2017Jul 27, 2017
Frances DTick Tock.. Connecting, motivation & demystifying early childhood interventionOne of the most exciting things about having kids was the anticipation. Waiting.. Some of us have to wait a little longer than others…Jul 16, 2017Jul 16, 2017
Frances DConfusion!This is how I feel 80% of the time trying to parent a young child who isn’t ‘typically’ developing. Pressure you’re not doing enough, not…Jul 8, 2017Jul 8, 2017