The Answer is Ours to Discover Living in the West Conference 18 November, 2010
Physical Development Slow Bent Feet Cross Eyes Not Achieving Milestones Early years – therapy and more therapy Intervention Doctors Hospitals Therapies Physio OT Speech Swimming Equipment Tests & Experiments - Up suit - Frames & walkers Labelled
Early years – the pathway to segregation Social Many Adults Little “play” Treated differently “Special” playgroup Over protect
SYMPATHY THERAPY BORN DR, NURSES, SPECIALISTS AT RISK OF EXCLUSION ENTER HUMAN SERVICEHOOD INVITATIONS FROM OTHER MUMS TO SOCIALISE BORN CONGRAT ULATIONS SPECIALISED PLAY GROUPS DAY CARE SNISS SUPS PROGRAM LOCAL PLAY GROUP POSSIBLE SOCIAL ISOLATION DIRECTED TO SPECIALISED EDUCATION SAFE ASSUMPTION FOR LOCAL KINDY Child Health Nurse ? Institution/Group Home, Alienated, Financially Insecure Fulfilling Life, People who Care, Financial Security Alastair and Olivia’s pathway Cameron’s journey A different (and dangerous) direction
Planning a future with Cameron …
Thinkers, Doers and above all, Believers
2007 Cameron Whitelaw’s Support Crew Cameron – One of the Team
Cam’s Crew – off to the farm
Cameron goes to ‘Leavers’
10 believers - friends and family 10 individuals committed to ensuring Cameron has the best opportunity of experiencing a typical life 10 people each bringing with them unique life experiences Monthly meetings with a growing agenda Shared venues for meetings Always time for celebration and fun 2007 Cameron Whitelaw’s Support Crew Forms
CAM CAN & Associates Cameron’s business – a waiting service (original website)
CAM CAN & Associates website New look and feel by Murdoch University multimedia students
Poster Business Card Logo Flyer
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