A detailed guide for families of things to consider and do from the first diagnosis of disability to preparation for school, life, work and independence. A positive, hopeful but realistic discussion of strategies to maximise the opportunities for your child as well as negotiate the inevitable barriers that will be put in your way to an ordinary life for your son or daughter.
Produced by Developmental Disability WA and provided at cost. Can be downloaded for free at https://ddwa.org.au
Dr Bob Jackson is Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. He has over 4 decades of experience in disability as a direct care worker, psychologist, manager and academic.