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7 social skills tips
Most children develop social skills much like ducks learn to swim. Simply by being immersed in interactions with others they learn how to interpret messages they receive from other people and to...
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10 school ready tips
Will your child be ready to start school next year? All children starting school in 2015 in South Australia will begin at the same time, and for the first time some will only be four years old. If your...
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15 ASD homework tips
Children’s sensory systems can often be overwhelmed after a busy, noisy day at school. Before children settle in to do their homework they often benefit from preparing their sensory system so they can...
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Sensory processing 101
Last week we looked at how kids use their senses to learn about the world, but what happens when this does not work as it should? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex neurological condition...
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Learning about Emotions
Understanding and managing emotions is an important part of our social development, which impacts on our ability to relate to others as well as to regulate our own behaviour. Children begin to learn...
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Reach your p-OT-ential!
16th to 22th October is OT week and we are celebrating all month, so we will be focusing the next few posts on OT topics. We will have posts over the next few weeks on a number of OT topics. This...
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Superpowers at home
Parents are the most important people in kids lives. Parents and therapists work together to help kids learn and develop which can make a real difference to kids lives. An hour or so of therapy alone...
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What does an OT do?
19th to 25th October is OT week and we are celebrating all month, so we will be focusing the next few posts on OT topics. We will have posts over the next few weeks on OT assessments, motor skills and...
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OT assessment 101
An occupational therapy assessment may be recommended if your child is having difficulties with their daily functioning, shows skills below the expected level for their age or is experiencing...
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Art Therapy 101
Children love art but did you know that art can be more than just a fun way to fill in some time. When children work with a qualified art therapist are can be a way to improve a person’s physical,...
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