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Redefining Down Syndrome Reality (Book) | NDIS Parent Guide
Redefining Down Syndrome Reality (Book) | NDIS Parent Guide
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Building Capacity & Independence
- Building Parent Capacity: A comprehensive guide that educates carers on neurodevelopment and functional medicine, fulfilling NDIS goals for strengthening the support network.
- Neuroplasticity Focus: Explores the brain's ability to change and grow, providing parents with hope and strategies to maximize their child's developmental potential.
- Integrative Strategies: Combines Occupational Therapy expertise with nutrition and epigenetics to offer a holistic approach to managing Down syndrome.
- Lived Experience: Written by a mother and therapist, offering a relatable, empathetic, and expert perspective on navigating the challenges and joys of raising a child with extra needs.
- Advocacy Tool: Equips parents with the knowledge needed to advocate for better services, therapies, and outcomes for their child within the disability sector.
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Empower your parenting journey with Redefining the Reality of Down Syndrome . This groundbreaking paperback is a specialized educational resource designed to support NDIS participants (specifically parents and carers) in building their capacity to support a child with Down syndrome.
Written by Occupational Therapist and mother Geralyn Spiesz, this book moves beyond traditional narratives of limitation. It equips parents with an Integrative Mindset , blending therapeutic expertise with cutting-edge concepts in neurodevelopment, neuroplasticity, and epigenetics. It serves as a practical roadmap for families seeking to maximize their child's functional capacity and independence through informed, home-based strategies.
How This Resource Supports NDIS Participants
Building Carer Capacity: The NDIS places high value on "building the capacity of the support network." This book educates parents on complex topics like functional medicine and nutrition, enabling them to make informed decisions about their child's health and therapy options.
Enhancing Neurodevelopment: By explaining neuroplasticity (the brain's ability to change), the book provides strategies that parents can implement at home to stimulate development, complementing formal therapies like OT and Speech.
Holistic Support: It addresses the "whole child," looking at how biological factors (epigenetics/nutrition) influence development. This holistic approach supports NDIS goals related to improved health, wellbeing, and physical functioning.
Evidence-Based Motivation: Beyond just strategies, it offers a shift in perspective. For parents navigating a new diagnosis, this resource builds the emotional resilience and determination needed to advocate for their child’s needs effectively within the NDIS system.
Key Features & Benefits
Expert Author: Written by an Occupational Therapist with lived experience, bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and the reality of parenting.
Actionable Strategies: Focuses on practical approaches to unlock potential, rather than just listing medical symptoms.
Integrative Approach: Covers diverse topics including nutrition, environmental factors, and neurodevelopmental therapies.
Empowerment Tool: Shifts the focus from "disability" to "capability," helping families set and achieve ambitious goals for their child.
Recent Release: Updated with current insights (released Oct 2024), ensuring families have access to modern perspectives on Down syndrome.
Meticulous Specifications
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Title: Redefining the Reality of Down Syndrome: The Power of an Integrative Mindset
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Author: Geralyn Spiesz (Occupational Therapist)
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Format: Paperback
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Release Date: 22 October 2024
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Topics: Down Syndrome, Neuroplasticity, Epigenetics, Functional Medicine, Parenting
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Target Audience: Parents, Carers, Therapists
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Language: English
Package Includes
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1 x Redefining the Reality of Down Syndrome (Paperback Book)
Funding & Eligibility
This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.
- Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Communication Or Cognitive Support
- Support Item Number:
03_222100911_0124_1_1 - Budget Category: Core - Consumables
How to Order:
- Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
- Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
- NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).
*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.