Amanda writes for parents, educators and anyone involved in the life of children with differences. Covering tips, news and other musings, she writes when inspiration strikes, and no more than weekly.
Greetings from the Alps
This week I’m taking what feels like a self-indulgent break. I’m in France, skiing with a fabulous group of people from all walks of life. And I’ve left the family at home.
On feeling empowered
I’m not sure exactly when it happens, it’s some time after the feeling of being validated, you wake up and you feel empowered. It’s the culmination of many things. You have the knowledge, you know what you know, and you know what you don’t know and, importantly, you now know how to find out.