Planning for achievement
Planning is an integral part of what we do at Plumtree. We know from experience that the time parents spend thinking; talking and making plans can have a positive impact […]
For families
- Select a topic
Browse the Plumtree Blog
By families
Global recognition for Australian peer to peer parenting program
The Australian-developed, Now and Next™ peer to peer program has taken centre stage as part of the International Initiative for Disability Leadership Conference (IIDL) in Washington DC this week. The
By families
Using technology to collaborate with professionals and build my child’s self-esteem
Words are powerful. They set a scene. They build a story. They shape relationships, situations and people. So when my daughter’s therapists started each session by asking about challenges since
By families
Disability & Friendships: What I wish I Knew
One of Sylvana’s (CEO) deepest worries when her son was diagnosed with a disability was whether he would ever have friends. Now, as he approaches his 30th birthday (2019), she reflects on this question and shares what she wishes she knew.
For families
Achieving a good life by self-managing your funding
Brenton is a sportsman, coach and surfer. He has a paid job in a local gym. When he was born the doctor told his mum Lisa Ashford-Potter, not to expect
For families
A practical guide to the language of autism
For those of us new to the world of disability we can often find the terminology and labels a little confusing to say the very least. We thought who better
