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Education and Learning

• Preschool Fact Pack

  The Preschool Fact Pack is a series of 13 factsheets designed to support the successful inclusion of children with cerebral palsy in preschools or child care centres. The pack will be of interest to early childhood staff and parents. Topics include: equipment, communication, learning issues, seating, mealtimes and toileting. Read more: Preschool Fact Pack.

• Early School Years Fact Pack

  The Early School Years Fact Pack is a series of 15 factsheets designed to support the successful inclusion of children with cerebral palsy into mainstream schools. The pack will be of interest to early teachers, teacher aides, students and parents. Topics include: talking about disability at school, communication, learning to write, excursions, adapting equipment and technology. Read more: Early School Years Fact Pack.

• Choosing a School

  It's best to start planning your child's transition to school about 18 months ahead. This guide explains the different school systems available in NSW and what to look for when you are choosing a school for your child with cerebral palsy. Read more: Choosing a School.

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

• Your Child's Growing Awareness

  It's best to be prepared for the time that your child starts asking about their disability. Armed with the right words and a positive outlook, your child will be ready to face the world. Read more: Your Child's Growing Awareness.

• Social Skills

  Children with a disability often experience difficulties in socialising with other children and adults. This topic guide gathers together a number of useful online resources on how to develop your child's social skills. Read more: Social Skills.

• Strategies for Dealing With Others' Comments

  Others can make comments about your child that can be hurtful, annoying or disrespectful. There are lots of ways to manage these situations. Read more: Strategies for Dealing With Others' Comments.

• Visual Supports for Behaviour Management

  Help your child to learn and understand the behaviour you expect - by using quick and easy visual supports. Visual supports are non-verbal ways of communicating to reduce the frustration, anxiety and confusion that can lead to challenging behaviour. Read more: Visual Supports for Behaviour Management.
  

Financial Security

• Money Matters

  There are many allowances and other forms of financial support for parents who have a child with a disability, under 16 years. Read more: Money Matters.

Physical Health and Wellbeing

• Home Modifications

  Many families will at some point have to consider adapting their house to meet their changing needs. Things like family routines, storage requirements for equipment and even privacy needs will all change as your child grows up and will affect how your family uses the spaces in your home. Read more: Home Modifications.

• Equipment and Technology

  Aids, equipment and technology can make a huge difference to every day life. Find out who can advise you, the major NSW suppliers and potential sources of funding: Equipment and Technology.

• Home Help

  Getting help with your child's personal care, respite and household chores makes a big difference.There are some services available in NSW - particularly for children with cerebral palsy who also have an intellectual disability. Read more: Home Help.

Relationships

• Brothers and Sisters

  Having a child with a disability has an impact on everyone, including your other children. There are many practical strategies to help the whole family. Read more: Brothers and Sisters.

• You and Your Partner

  Parents of children with a disability often overlook their own needs, and the needs of their partner, to take care of their child. There are many ways to keep your relationship strong. Read more: You and Your Partner