Share A doctor directed a minority slur at a child with Down syndrome on a plane and no one seems mad about it. By Kat Abianac / November 10, 2018 Imagine boarding a plane with your family, then hours later it finally takes off- after the man who used a minority slur toward your 6 yr old child is finally removed. Another woman with Down syndrome on the flight was reduced to tears. I found this out by reading a talkback radio blog, and this […]
Share The real-life checklist I was forced to make after my child had a hospital diagnosis By Kat Abianac / September 3, 2018 In 2013 I waddled, 9 months pregnant and in labour, into the local maternity hospital ready to soon meet my little boy. I was sore, tired and a little overwhelmed, but not fearful. This was my second child and I’d been here before. I was looking forward to starting the next phase of my life, […]
Share Today I cried at a kid’s party. By Kat Abianac / November 27, 2016 Today I cried at a kids party. Tears didn’t roll down my cheeks, and I didn’t need to blow my snotty nose in a tissue. But my eyes welled up and got that awful tingly lump in my throat thats near impossible to swallow. Why? Because I’m exhausted and tired of making sure […]
Share Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals By Kat Abianac / November 1, 2016 So I get asked alot about the big stack of my favourite resources I keep in my lounge! I’ll share them one by one over the coming weeks. This one is a terrific resource on teaching you the best methods for early communication when you have a child with Down syndrome. I also highly, highly […]
Share To The Special Needs Mother: This was you all along By Kat Abianac / October 30, 2016 I’m writing about my son Parker, who has Down syndrome and changed my life. I’m writing about why you’ll only ever see what you look for. And finally, I’m writing to define what I mean when I say so often that my life changed. The only thing that changed was me. So, of course Parker changed […]
Share 16 Ways To Easily Impress A Baby – Our Unique Sensory Activities By Kat Abianac / October 18, 2016 1. Mix food colouring with water and freeze in an ice tray- tip a few into their bathwater. 2. A baby’s favourite- put them on a large blanket and hand them a brick or two of weetbix. You’ll love the facial expressions you’ll get while they crush intently. 3.Drop glow sticks into their bath water […]
Share Dance Teacher’s Video Goes Viral Of An Amazing Couple With Down Syndrome By Kat Abianac / September 30, 2016 A Colombian dance teacher, Carlos, uploaded a video this week of his pupil Valentina and fellow dancer Jean Pierre. Their obvious skills shine through and you MUST watch it, too. Just a few days after Carlos posted it, it reached over a million people on Facebook! Valentina, from the Colombian ‘City Of Eternal Spring’, […]
