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Melanie Dimmitt

Melanie is a freelance journalist. Since launching her debut book, Special: antidotes to the obsessions that come with a loved one's disability, Melanie has written, spoken, podcasted and advocated far and wide for parents travelling not-so-typical paths.

Melanie Dimmitt

Melanie Dimmitt's articles

On the couch with therapist and caregiver Amanda Griffith-Atkins

On the couch with therapist and caregiver Amanda Griffith-Atkins

Melanie Dimmitt
What a parent of a rare child has learned, one year in

What a parent of a rare child has learned, one year in

Melanie Dimmitt
Annie Ridout on Raising Neurodivergence

Annie Ridout on Raising Neurodivergence

Melanie Dimmitt
“Self-care is not ‘me first’, it’s ‘me too’.”

“Self-care is not ‘me first’, it’s ‘me too’.”

Melanie Dimmitt
A caregiver and children’s sleep specialist shares her advice

A caregiver and children’s sleep specialist shares her advice

Melanie Dimmitt
“I don’t know how we’ve survived.” Clare Spelta’s bittersweet success story

“I don’t know how we’ve survived.” Clare Spelta’s bittersweet success story

Melanie Dimmitt
A journalist and parent carer on why words matter

A journalist and parent carer on why words matter

Melanie Dimmitt
How Renata Watts put SWAN families on the map

How Renata Watts put SWAN families on the map

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What we need to know about the NICU experience

What we need to know about the NICU experience

Melanie Dimmitt
What’s fuelling the Caffeinated Caregivers?

What’s fuelling the Caffeinated Caregivers?

Melanie Dimmitt
How to be a true friend to a parent carer

How to be a true friend to a parent carer

Melanie Dimmitt
Struggling in the school system? Meet The SEN Expert

Struggling in the school system? Meet The SEN Expert

Melanie Dimmitt
Caregiver Polly Hazlewood has found her voice

Caregiver Polly Hazlewood has found her voice

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Author Amy Webb on nurturing inclusivity

Author Amy Webb on nurturing inclusivity

Melanie Dimmitt
Eliza Fricker has reclaimed her family’s narrative

Eliza Fricker has reclaimed her family’s narrative

Melanie Dimmitt
Penny Wincer on the “imperfect art of caring”

Penny Wincer on the “imperfect art of caring”

Melanie Dimmitt
Effie Parks doesn’t mind being called “strong”

Effie Parks doesn’t mind being called “strong”

Melanie Dimmitt
How to build an A-team of therapists

How to build an A-team of therapists

Melanie Dimmitt
An autistic educator shares her neuro-affirming approach

An autistic educator shares her neuro-affirming approach

Melanie Dimmitt
Rachel Wright on systemic mistrust and “sorry”

Rachel Wright on systemic mistrust and “sorry”

Melanie Dimmitt
Inclusive language 101: a parent-carer’s guide

Inclusive language 101: a parent-carer’s guide

Melanie Dimmitt
A holiday catch-up with Madeline Cheney

A holiday catch-up with Madeline Cheney

Melanie Dimmitt
Supporting kids with Down syndrome through grief

Supporting kids with Down syndrome through grief

Melanie Dimmitt
Jessica Ronne on building her son’s village

Jessica Ronne on building her son’s village

Melanie Dimmitt
My son is one of a billion people with disability

My son is one of a billion people with disability

Melanie Dimmitt
6 podcasts for parent carers

6 podcasts for parent carers

Melanie Dimmitt
Are you a parent, or a carer?

Are you a parent, or a carer?

Melanie Dimmitt