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The Lone Father

A father, Wilbur Hawke, talks of his experience with his son, Cayman. In a reversal of roles, Wilbur became the primary care giver when Cayman developed disabilities. He talks of his thirst for information and resources and the family's struggle with regard to Cayman's education.

Delivering Difficult News

This article highlights the importance of professionals developing good communication with parents. The authors give advice on how professionals can best break the news of a child's disability to the parents. Emphasis is placed on the emotional impact on the parents of receiving such news. Keywords: Families, Professionals

The Higher Education Transition Model: Guidelines for facilitating college transition among college-bound students with disabilities

The authors suggest that preparation for higher education for students with disabilities should be based on the 'Higher Education Model'. This model incorporates psychosocial preparation, academic development (including goal setting and learning strategies) as well as college/community orientation.

Why does Samantha Act That Way?

This article shows how behavioural support can be used to bring about positive change in students' behaviour. At nine years of age Samantha Fake's challenging behaviours were putting her at risk of being excluded from her regular classroom.

Reflections on Inclusion in Junior High

Two parents, Anne and David, speak about their feelings and experiences at the end of their son Stephen's first year of junior high school.

Sterilisation of Children

This paper draws attention to the lack of uniformity and inconsistencies existing between various state laws and the commonwealth law governing the sterilisation of children in Australia. A summary of the recommendations in the Family Law Council's report on sterilisation of children is given.

Developing Accessible Services for Children of Non-English Speaking background with a disability

Susan Fitch outlines issues for parents of non-English speaking background who have a child with a disability and identifies the barriers to their accessing services.

Building an Ecology of Support: A case study of one young woman with severe problem behaviours living in the community

This case study describes 30 months in the life of Emma, a young woman with a history of severe problem behaviours, who moved from a large public institution into the community. While still experiencing times of major regression, her general behaviour and improved.

Peer Education: the child to child approach

This article encourages the use of peers in the inclusive classroom as a way of teachers providing additional help with academic work to individual pupils and/or developing social relationships and gaining practical support for a child with a disability.

Innovation in the Way People with Disabilities can be Supported to Live and Participate in Community Life

When Kerrie Chernets, a young woman with a disability, wanted to move out of her family home, her options were limited and didn't offer what she was seeking.

Ordinary Lives