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Struggles with Emotional and Mental burnouts
When you look after a child with an intensive needs and one that is highly dependent on you , eventually it will affect your emotions ,...
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THE UNIVERSE ONLY GIVES US WHAT WE ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO HANDLE. WE WERE GIFTED WITH OUR BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL
This blog is about our journey to find help for Leah to give her tools , opportunities and chance to access a gateway to normal life.
Are you looking for information on issues around global developmental delay , nonverbal communication, apraxia, Rett syndrome, genetic testing ? Join us on our journey through this bumpy road and let us share information , resources and knowledge which we gained along the way
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WE ARE STELLA & ANDY
Parenting struggles, coping strategies, useful resources
There’s no one we love more in the world than our kids, but let’s face it—parenting is not easy. Being a parent to a special needs child is a totally new level . One that many do not understand fully till their beloved child has special needs of is affected by disability. No matter how thorough the life gets or how bumpy the read ahead is one thing’s true—there’s nothing like seeing that big smile on a child’s face to make it all worth it. Our Blog was created for parents who face similar challenges to ours are often faced with terms that are not fully understood or explained. Our blog was also created to show that not every day needs to be perfect in order to be wonderful. We provide real life examples of our daily struggles and strategies that we try to implement to make things a little bit easier so you can get back to what matters most—making precious memories with your family.
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Raising Awareness - Occupational Therapy Week 7-13 November
" Lift Up Your Everyday " This week is Occupational Therapy Week and it is time to bring awareness to OTs and all the work that they do....
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YOUNG VOICE SOCIAL GROUP
Today we visited YOUNG VOICE SOCIAL GROUP by Butterflies Haven. Butterflies Haven provides ongoing support for parents of children and...
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What the future holds ??
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotions and worries about what the future holds for your child?? Do they have a future?? Will they...
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Cathedral visit
Today we went to see my son's school concert. I am always dreading taking Leah to events like this due to her sensory processing. You...
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Sensory Overload
Sensory overload arises when the brain receives more information than it is capable of processing. Symptoms of sensory overload will be...
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Today was a great day
Today was a grate day. Leah was so cooperative and so cheerful and happy. She was really pleased to go to her nursery and see her...
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Play stations
So have you ever thought what shall we do today ? Do we always need to pay to go out and have fun ? Today we decided to set up our own...
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Sensory room not only for special needs
Today we visited sensory room at Imperial Sports ground. It is a very spececious room with different sensory elements My daughter who has...
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Is it special needs or is it pushing the boundaries??
Pushing boundaries and trying the patience of parents is part of a child’s healthy and normal development. How do you recognise if the...
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Visual Schedules
Everyday tasks can prove to be challenging for a special needs child because he/she might struggle with organization and need constant...
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Sensory play at home
It was amazing to see Leah explore, practice and play during the Occupational Therapy sessions in Malta. Unfortunately, we had to leave...
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Sensory Integration ( SI)
Sensory Integration or SI is about how we experience, interpret and react to (or ignore) information coming from our senses. It is...
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Picture exchange communication system ( PECS)
What is PECS ? It is alternative system of communication developed in USA. PECS consists of six phases and begins by teaching your child...
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Leah the “explorer”
Today we had an amazing day at the Inspire Malta. Leah explored all 3 multi sensory rooms including: Soft play Dark room White room It...
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Inspire Malta Multi-Sensory Therapy Rooms
Due to the lack of therapies available for Leah on NHS and unaffordability of private therapies in UK we decided to undertake a bit of a...
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Sensory experience at Rainforest Cafe Malta
Rainforest Cafe is designed to take you on the journey deep into a tropical rainforest. It is designed to give you an unforgettable...
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Toddler massage
Why have I started looking into toddler massage ? As I have mentioned in my previous posts my daughter is not walking. Sadly there is no...
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Special Assistance when traveling
So yesterday Leah and I traveled to Malta for her Occupational Therapy sessions. As she is nonverbal and not walking I found traveling by...
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How do you set up life expectations for children with special needs ?
Setting expectations that is something that I really struggle with as a parent. It is especially hard when I think of Leah as I...
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