Using smart speakers to help with routines
A parent programs a smart speaker’s voice assistant to help with daily transitions for his child. And tell dad jokes : )
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Community & Me: A big day out
Inspired by the Community & Me project, a parent takes his daughter to a museum for the first time in years.
By families
Developmental parenting for positive learning outcomes
Dr Lori Roggman and Dr Mark Innocenti discuss what parents are already doing to help their child’s development and building on them at home, and with professionals
By families
Why family leadership is important
Some parents of children with a disability or developmental delay may stand back and let service providers do the work. That’s understandable because therapists and other professionals are important—but they …
By families
Rethinking early childhood intervention
Dr Tim Moore has a message for families of children with disabilities: early childhood intervention is more than therapy. After receiving a diagnosis, the parents’ first thought is often for …
By families
Making your vision a reality
Not having a vision for your child is like going for a drive without a destination. By identifying her daughter Bridget’s strengths and self-managing NDIS planning, Kate McNamara set a …
By families
Libraries inclusion project expands across NSW, online training program launched
Libraries as Community Connectors, Plumtree’s collaboration with libraries to enhance programs and access for families of children with disability, has expanded from Greater Sydney to New South Wales. Online training …
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The facts of Telepractice
Online therapy, a part of Telepractice or Telehealth, is the new normal for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families. Many may be wondering if it is …
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Getting ready for school over the summer holidays
Starting a child at school is an exciting time for parents. Many also feel anxious about the change, but remember: you have been learning and building skills with your child, …
By families
Now & Next: our growth and achievements
Plumtree’s award-winning Now & Next enables children with disability and their families to thrive. A global benchmark analysis shows how far the program has come. We are passionate about innovation …
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“Doing things differently” 4th Annual Family Conference Parent Statement
Held early September 2020, the 4th Annual Family Conference brought together families of children with disabilities and developmental delays and their allies. Themed around doing things differently during the pandemic …
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Not Invisible Anymore
Actor and screenwriter Audrey O’Connor is inspiring people with disability to have a voice and make a difference through cinema. People living with disability have amazing stories to tell. For …
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Plumtree collaborates with libraries to promote inclusion
The National Disability Insurance Agency funds Plumtree for a project providing resources and training to enhance the library experience for children with disability and their families. A hub of learning …
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4th Annual Family Conference: making the best of these uncertain times
Since 2017, our family conferences have been bringing together and inspiring families of children with a disability to take the lead and dream big. Themed “Doing things differently,” the 4th …
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