…child is falling significantly behind their age bracket, it is a good idea to see your local Speech Pathologist for an assessment. Source: Speech Pathology Australia: Communication Milestones Posters. https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Children_Communication_Milestones/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Communication_Milestones/Communication_Milestones.aspx?hkey=fb6753df-a757-4c4a-8100-aaebdd4451fd…
…Self-Regulation Porges, S. W (2001). The polyvagal theory: Phylogenetic substrates of a social nervous system. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 42(2), 123-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/s01678760(01)00162-3 Schore, Allan. 2000. Attachment and the regulation of…
…Giroux, P., Kim, Y., & Branson, S. (2021). A Comparison of Two Keyboarding Instruction Methods Over 2 Years for Elementary Students. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(3), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1819…
Portrait of young businessman with toy paper wings. Success, creative and startup concept. It’s not long now until children in Australia return to school. For some it will be a…
Ahh, the pencil grip. So many different types and sizes. We’ve all asked the questions – “What is the perfect grip for my child?” or “Is my child’s pencil grasp…
…the pre-teen years, your child is likely to want more freedom e.g., staying up later or going to the movies with friends; and maybe pushing boundaries. Set family rules together…
…between the two is through the “won’t/can’t” distinction. ODD is often characterized by a deliberate refusal to comply, whereas PDA is marked by extreme difficulty following demands. Children with PDA…
…and muscle weakness. How to reduce the risk of developing contractures? Supporting or prompting your child to reposition frequently. Passive range of motion (ROM) exercises. This involves assisting another individual…
…intervention (or both) is best for your child. If you would like more information regarding the most appropriate Occupational Therapy services for your child, please feel free to contact us….
Occupational Therapy Helping Children’s founder and director, Lisa Hughes, shares her top tips to help your child finish the school year on a high. It’s Term Four, we’ve made it!…
…others, via technology such as web-based videoconferencing” (Hines, Bulkeley, Lincoln, Cameron, & Dudley, 2017, p. 1). It has many names, telehealth, telepractice, telecare, teleconferencing, teletherapy and online support. It is…
…in Neuro-Psychopharm & Bio Psychiatry 2002;26:233–239. ³ Stevens LJ, Zentall SS, Deck JL, et al. Essential fatty acid metabolism in boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62:761–768….
…open-ended questions about their play, such as “What is happening in your story?” or “What do you think will happen next?” This can help develop their language and communication skills….
…over time. In this blogpost, we’ll explore co-regulation and share valuable tips for parents to effectively co-regulate with their children. What is Co-Regulation? Co-regulation is defined as the process through…
…body, leading to fatigue, tight or achy muscles in your neck, back, arms and legs, joint stiffness and pain. Sitting with good posture during handwriting tasks, is therefore very important…
…child’s OT) to see if occupational therapy sessions would help them. Reference: Lane, S., & Bundy, A. (2012). Kids can be kids (p. 86). Philadelphia [Pa.]: F.A. Davis Co….
…being understood. For example, if your child has a lisp, they might say the word “sun” as “thun”. By the day your child turns 3 years old, people outside of…
…things/people, invading someone’s personal space without recognising this. Difficulty or delayed development gross motor skills (e.g. running, catching), and fine motor skills (e.g. handwriting, doing up buttons, tying shoelaces!) Slow…
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