How We...Special Needs
Welcome to How We... Special Needs, a podcast about navigating life with Special Needs and how it transforms families.
This podcast aims to share how we talk about Special Needs, how we live with Special Needs, and how Special Needs have changed our families.
I’m Minie, an Italian special needs mum living in Sydney, sharing my personal diary as I walk alongside my daughter’s journey with Kabuki Syndrome. But this podcast isn’t just about us - it’s about us.
Through heartfelt stories, interviews with other special needs parents, and honest conversations, we’ll explore the challenges, victories, and emotions that come with raising extraordinary children. Together, we’ll share the tears, the laughter, and the questions we might be too afraid to ask.
Whether you’re part of the special needs community or simply curious about this roller coaster called life, you’re welcome here. This podcast offers a raw, relatable, and unconventional window into the world of disabilities, genetic conditions, and medical families.
I aim to release new episodes weekly or fortnightly, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback along the way.
Let’s celebrate the love, strength, and stories that make this journey unforgettable. 💚
How We...Special Needs
Life with a SWASH Brace | What Parents Should Know
🎙️ Life with a SWASH Brace: What Parents Should Know
When my daughter was prescribed a SWASH brace, I didn’t expect to cry—but I did. In this episode, I’m sharing our honest experience with this hip-stabilizing orthosis: the emotions, the pros and cons, and how we’re learning to cope day by day.
You’ll hear:
💚 What the SWASH brace is and why it's used
💚 My unfiltered reaction as a special needs mum
💚 The practical side—how we put it on, adapt it, and prevent wear and tear
💚 Emotional & mindset strategies to stay grounded
💚 A free downloadable tool I created to help you track your child’s brace usage, side effects, and improvements
🎁 Grab the spreadsheet here: https://www.mykabukigirl.com/hip-brace-tracker
This is not medical advice—just a mum sharing her journey through Kabuki Syndrome and everything that comes with it. If your child is starting with a brace or you’re just feeling overwhelmed by one more thing, I see you. I’m with you. And I hope this episode brings you some clarity and comfort.
💌 Let’s connect on Instagram: @MyKabukiGirl
📺 You can also watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EobfkRxaH4
Or you can read it on my blog 👉 https://www.mykabukigirl.com/post/life-with-a-swash-brace-what-parents-should-know
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