Every parent knows the dread that comes with thinking about their child being sick or injured. It’s a tense knot that ties itself in your stomach and won’t release until you know your child is safe and well.
When you find out your child has a disability, it can feel like that knot is going to be there forever. You might feel alone – but you’re not. The upcoming challenges have been faced and overcome by other parents just like you.
Fast facts about raising a child with disability in Australia
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References
- http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/4430.0
- https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/file_uploads/FCDC_Report_into_Services_for_people_with_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder_Z5KhPNcW.pdf
- https://www.ndis.gov.au/media/431/download
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/34f09557-0acf-4adf-837d-eada7b74d466/Education-20905.pdf.aspx
- https://www.humanrights.gov.au/publications/issues-paper-employment-discrimination-against-australians-disability/5-what-do-we-know