Families Empowering Families
Plumtree is more than a service provider. Our parent-led Now & Next community supports families and advocates change in disability. Plumtree has been finding new ways to support families who […]
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By families
Reframing Disability and Reframing Autism launched!
Plumtree is delighted to have officially launched two new Disabled Person Family Led organisations at the 2019 Now and Next Family Conference. We have long believed and invested in, building
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Fostering your Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills
Dr Melanie Heyworth knows first hand that self-advocacy is grounded in knowledge, leads to empowerment and results in personal autonomy. In relation to children, it means that they are confident
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5 Ways to a Calm Festive Season with Children
The festive season can be overwhelming for children. Here are 5 simple strategies for keeping them, and you, calm and happy. 1 Read Books/Watch Movies about Festivities Sharing visuals and
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The Beauty of My Autism
When I was five, I remember dancing. For me, dancing was a primitive release, and I remember the liberation and the joy – the pure and intense joy – that
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What you can do now
You make the biggest difference in your child’s life. When a child has a delay in development or a disability, it’s easy to talk as if all that matters is
