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Children with disabilities

Find advice on caring for a child with a disability, resources to support them and services available

Children’s disability services

Advice on services, how to access them and waiting times

Parent and carer supports

Information on financial, healthcare and other supports available

Communication

Tips to support speech, language and interaction development

Emotional and sensory regulation

Calming strategies, anxiety management and coping tools

Dressing

Teach your child how to dress themselves step-by-step

Personal hygiene

Support on teeth brushing, bathing and other activities

Toilet training

Tips and advice including how to prepare your child

Play

Sensory play and other play activities and supports

School

Preparing for pre-school, school and strategies to build confidence

Handwriting

Advice for learning to write and tips for common difficulties

Learning to ride a bike

Balancing, braking and adapting a bike for your child's needs

Morning routine

Setting a positive tone and building independence

Learning to use cutlery

Help your child feed themselves independently