Hi, I’m Silvia.

This Friday, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day to honour and recognise the incredible people with Down syndrome in our lives.

For me, this celebration is deeply personal. One of my childhood friends, Monica, had Down syndrome, and growing up toge...

As parents and educators, we often wish children could have hours of therapy with professionals to support their early development. But here’s something important to remember: the real impact of intervention isn’t just what happens during therapy ses...

I'm delighted to share something very special with you—my first original song, The Morning Song!

This song, written and performed by my husband John and me, along with some help from our talented musician friends, was created especially for children...

One of the main questions for parents of children with disabilities over the last two months has been, "What would happen if I became sick? Who would look after my child/children?" This is a concern for all parents, particularly parents of children w...

Two weeks ago, my youngest son had his First Communion. It was such a beautiful day. All the 8-year-olds dressed impeccably, their faces lit up with big smiles; it was indeed their special day.

The teachers had arranged the church seating alphabetic...

You probably already know how much I love reading stories to children. It's not just something I do professionally; it's also a delightful part of our family's bedtime routine.

My two boys have grown from enjoying simple pictures and storybooks to l...

I'm thrilled to bring you a special video addressing a question from Ciara Olwill, a special education teacher at St. Mary's National School in Virginia, County Navan. 

Ciara aims to create an inclusive environment in her school by introducing basic...

I've recently received a question from one of our readers, a mother of two young children, one autistic, and the other is currently awaiting assessments.
I'm sharing this with you because her question resonates with the experiences of many in our com...