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May 2016
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SPEAKING OUT
Some children pick up language skills
quicker than others, but when should
you be concerned about a child’s limited
speech?
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MARVELLOUS MUSEUMS
Visiting a museum can be a fun (and
weather-proof!) way to cultivate a love
of learning among children – even when
they don’t realise it! We share our top
picks.
66 SUMMER CAMPS
This summer, why not try a camp that
piques new interests or stretches your
kids mentally or physically?
features
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HELPING HAND
Finding the right school and educational
support for a child with additional needs
can be a challenge.
42
AUTISM: THE FACTS
In the first of our three-part series on
autism, Rebecca Simpson explains
what autism is – and isn’t.
48 WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?
We speak to practitioners and
parents who prefer to look outside the
mainstream for treatments for common
maladies.
72
THE WONDERS OF WESTERN
AUSTRALIA
A family trip to Perth and the Margaret
River region in Western Australia is hard
to beat.
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COCO LOCO
Fabienne Sayarath of The Kitchen
Faerie brings us some irresistible
coconut-based recipes, featuring
healthy ingredients from Coconut
Matter.
84 LAST WORD
This columnist has a deeply personal
announcement to make, announces
father-of-three Nury Vittachi.
COCO
LOCO
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