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IN LIGHT OF IT ALL PT.2 | Carers In Oz
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IN LIGHT OF IT ALL PT.2. September 7, 2011. If you put an indoor plant out in the sun, what happens to it? It shrivels and it eventually dies. That’s what will happen to Sammy Joe if he keeps being exposed to light. Yesterday, Maria walked you through the jobs she performs as a carer on a daily basis. Today’s blog discusses Sammy Joe’s birth and the long, arduous diagnosis process faced by the Liistro family. Sammy Joe Liistro. Courtesy of Friends Of Sammy Joe Foundation. Sammy Joe is now wheelchair boun...
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JUST A PHASE | Carers In Oz
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September 9, 2011. Ahoy there readers far and wide. Today’s blog discusses the many obsessions and phases those with autism spectrum disorder experience throughout their life. Previously, I spoke about my brother Matt who becomes highly stressed and aggressive when he doesn’t have access to the internet or television. The search for respite and Government support is another war in itself Bronwyn shared;. Sadly, Bronwyn is not alone. If you have any questions or would like to get in contact with Bronw...
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IN LIGHT OF IT ALL PT.1 | Carers In Oz
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IN LIGHT OF IT ALL PT.1. September 7, 2011. This next story will span over two posts. Last week I spoke to Maria Liistro, she along with her husband Joe and 18 year old son, Christian care for Sammy Joe who has Trichothiodystorophy (TTD) and autism spectrum disorder. TTD is a rare life threatening degenerative illness in which suffers are allergic to UV sunlight. Not only is she a full-time carer and mother, but CEO and founder of the. Friends of Sammy Joe Foundation. On a Wednesday, I usually take Sammy...
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ABOUT | Carers In Oz
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Welcome to Carers In Oz! What or who is a ‘carer’ you may ask? Carer and caregiver are words normally used to refer to unpaid relatives or friends who support people with disabilities. You’ve done it again. The idea behind this is to create a network where you can see what people are achieving while being a carer and potentially make life long friends. So if you would like to have you story shared, click on the ‘Contact’ page and chuck me an e-mail and I’ll get in contact with you. Enter your comment here.
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SAM’S STORY 101 | Carers In Oz
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SAM’S STORY 101. August 30, 2011. Hi everyone, my name is Samantha Caldone and I am a carer. Having to write this does have an. Feel to it. Admittedly, this was meant to be the first blog but I found it quite difficult to get the ball rolling. So here we go. My 17 year old brother Matthew has autism. There are no direct symptoms, cure or even a clear definition which is used across the board. Describes it as;. The reason for that is, it’s easy to distinguish between being autistic or a competent me...
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WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? | Carers In Oz
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WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? August 26, 2011. First cab off the ranks is an old friend from primary school, Michael Casha. At only 19 years of age, this impressive young man has been lobbying for greater recognition and financial assistance from the State Government to young carers, while pursuing his own dream of one day being an IT analyst. His story is nothing short of inspirational. Only a few weeks ago, together with five friends from Swinburne University, Michael took part in the 2011 Youth Parliament...
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