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Organising and Leading Parent Groups of Medium Structure

"Those involved in the care of children are aware of the impact of the role of the parent in the development of the child. This awareness has brought about the implementation of a variety of parenting programs to a variety of parent groups".
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Enhancing social support for parents of developmentally disabled children: Training in interpersonal problem solving skills

This paper describes a training program for enhancing parent support networks by improving parents interpersonal problem solving skills. It discusses the rationale for such a program which is to avoid making the child with the disability the scapegoat.
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Family support networks

These notes were taken by Wendy McGlynn, a parent who attended a seminar on Family Support Networks by Bruce Uditsky, an educator who has worked extensively with families, individuals with disabilities and organisations.
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Metamorphosis to strength

This is a brief account but provides a valuable insight into the strengths of parent to parent groups, and how new parents of a child with a disability can be helped by speaking with older parents. Keyword: Families
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Catching up with Jessica

A parent has the Great Expectation that her whole family could participate 100% in a skiing holiday, they could all have a great time, and no-one would suffer. By planning this trip around the needs of her daughter who has cerebral palsy, this brief account shows how this happened.
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Our relationship to her has bonded us together

This brief story about a woman who has Alzeimer's Disease describes how a family was enriched by her continuing inclusion as a family member and a contributing citizen. Keywords: Aging, Families
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The role of parent support groups in rural areas: A case study

This paper describes the workings of a parent support group in Victoria for children who have disabilities in a rural area. It summarises the areas the group has nominated to be of great importance and notes some of of its achievements. Keyword: Families
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Australia's 'Employers of the Year' announced

A report on the winners of the Prime Minister's Employer of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards are made to employers and businesses which demonstrate a commitment to employing people with disabilities. Excerpts from the speeches made at the ceremony highlight the benefits to all concerned i. e.
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The child that will never hold a grudge

This is a brief story by the mother of a girl with Down Syndrome that celebrates family and the contribution that is made by her daughter. It tells of the fun, the laughter and their acceptance of each other. Keyword: Families
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In the Workforce: Including a person with Down Syndrome in your Workforce

This small booklet is designed to inform employers about the wide range of jobs which employees with disabilities such as Down Syndrome are capable of doing. It explains Down Syndrome, gives examples of successful employment and provides information on subsidies and employer benefits. Keyword: Employment
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