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Source: https://www.shamimasworkshop.com/is-your-child-ready-for-school There are many different ways parents can support their child’s transition to school. Your family plays an important role in your child’s education.   Before school starts: -       Consider Kindy the year ...

Sometimes waitlists for face to face therapy services are long; sometimes you can’t get to a clinic because of where it is or the time and cost it takes to get there; and sometimes you know your child is not going to cope with therapy sessions in an unfamiliar space. All of these are possible ...

Pause is a simple word that can have such a big impact! All kids tend to know what this word means - they see it all the time when watching TV, listening to music or on videos on an iPad.  While “stop” is often related to safety or when a child is in trouble, “pause” can be a more ...

We often hear about the importance of sensory experiences in a child's development. We're told about the significance of touch, sight, taste, smell and hearing, but there's one lesser-known sensory system that plays a crucial role in our children's development: the vestibular system. Let’s explore ...

When it comes to therapy, especially for children and teenagers, the approach we take can make all the difference. One powerful way to enhance the therapeutic experience is by including children in the goal-setting process. No matter how old your child is, involving them in goal setting can increase ...

A conversation that could change a life.   You never know what someone may be thinking or feeling. Are they thinking big or small thoughts, happy or sad thoughts?   This could be a work colleague, a friend, family, child, or someone who looks like they are ...

To celebrate book week we wanted to share some of our clinicians' favourite books with you!   Megan: 'I love the book 'Your Fantastic Elastic Brain' by JoAnn Deak as it gives us the opportunity to normalise how all brains are different and how we can stretch and grow our brains by ...

Does your child crave movement? Do you find them often bouncing off the walls trying to let out their energy? Read on to learn how to harness this love for movement to help your child regulate throughout their day.    What is heavy work and why is it calming?  Heavy work refers to ...

Today we are going to continue to explore Dan Siegel’s concept of the Upstairs and Downstairs brain with a focus on moments where our children may have ‘flipped their lids’ and no longer have access to their upstairs brain. If you haven’t already, read part one to understand this brain house ...

Whether your little one is starting school for the first time, moving into the next grade or starting a new school, it will likely feel like a big step forward in your child’s learning journey.  It is a time of mixed emotions for your child and for you as their parent or caregiver. There will ...