PAEDS Small Talk
Being a parent is a juggle. But what about when your child has an illness, injury or disability? Grace & Sarah are mothers and paediatric nurses in this podcast we chat with parents, carers and health professionals to shine a light on the many families that also manage hospital admissions, specialist appointments, waiting for diagnosis and navigating a world that might not be as set up for their family. We want to know what life is like for them, and understand how we can support them.
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PAEDS Small Talk
Kate - Supporting Parents and Children with Autism; Is 'Stay Strong' the right thing to say?
In this episode we are speaking with Kate who is a mum of 3. Her eldest child was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) early in life.
Kate describes her experiences the diagnosis in New Zealand, the struggle of acceptance, the lack of immediate support post-diagnosis, and her pursuit to ensure her daughter reaches her full potential.
We also explore how Kate juggles her many balls, including parenting her other children, living in an isolated farming area in NZ and running her own business DediKate.
The discussion also reveals the importance of validating feelings, seeking appropriate resources, and building supportive networks.
We give a shout out to the Isolated Children's Parents Association www.icpa.com.au
You can also check out Kates business http://kateiveryfitness.com
Some resources for Autism in NZ http://altogetherautism.org.nz and http://autimnz.org.nz/support-from-us/
visit our website at www.paedseducation.com.au
