"I am not disabled - I have a disability." 14 y.o. girl
YourCrew resources are inclusive, they are for everyone, our A-Z, Pathways to Help, our journal .. every person needs a Crew.
Below are some links and videos that could also be helpful.
GENERAL INFO
Raising Children.net.au: Anxiety: Teenagers with Disability and Chronic Conditions
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Videos:
Stella Young - I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much
Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard
Presented by a teen - 8 Things Kids with Learning Disabilities Need to Hear
Maysoon Zayid: “I got 99 Problems… Palsy is Just One”
Rosie King: “How Autism Freed Me to Be Myself”
Newspaper:
I’m a Disabled Teenager, and Social Media Is My Lifeline - NY Times
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Useful links:
Lifestart:
Lifestart service delivery teams offer therapy, behaviour and other supports to:
- Children and young people aged 0-24 years living in Western Sydney, Northern Sydney, Northern Beaches and parts of South Western Sydney
- Children and young people aged 7-24 years living in the Inner West, Eastern Sydney and Southern Sydney.
As an Early Childhood Partner, they deliver the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach in the following areas:
- Sydney
- South East Sydney
- Nepean Blue Mountains
- Illawarra Shoalhaven
- Central Coast
Click HERE for Lifestart resources
Contact Lifestart: 1800 953 390 Website: https://www.lifestart.org.au/
Other Resources:
cyda: Fact Sheet
Australian Government: NDIS
Your Teen for Parents: living with a Disability: How to Support Independence for Teens with Disabilities
Very Well Family: How to Talk to Kids About Disabilities
