Every child’s journey to understanding their needs—and every family’s path to accessing support—is uniquely personal. For our family, that journey has unfolded three times over with our daughters Matilda, Ruby, and Paige. Each has navigated her own route through Australia’s public and private systems, clinical assessments, and the NDIS. Here’s how we’ve learned to find our rhythm.
From the moment she burst into the world three weeks early during a tropical cyclone, our little Miss R has kept life anything but ordinary. She’s fierce, determined, and full of surprises—and parenting her has been a journey filled with both challenge and joy.
This blog shares the journey of raising Miss M, a child with neurodiversity, and the challenges faced along the way. It reflects on the signs that were overlooked during her early years, the struggles of seeking support from professionals, and the growth of understanding as Miss M matures.
Everyday Struggles are real.
