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TIME OUT: IS IT OK TO USE??

I am ashamed and disgusted at yet another news story today about the use of time out used inappropriately in a Queensland school to “manage” the behaviours of a Year 3 boy…

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Why Do Girls With Autism Have Difficulty Getting Diagnosed?

When people think about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is often associated with a discrete set of hallmark traits. Some of these include social difficulties, hand flapping, meltdowns, and extreme interests in…

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WHAT IS SENSORY INTEGRATION

As a parent you may have heard the term Sensory Integration used more and more frequently these days when a teacher, therapist or Doctor is discussing your child in regards to some…

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THE VISUAL SENSORY SYSTEM

The Visual System is self explanatory- our ability to use our sense of sight to see, observe, and make connections. However, we aren’t always taught the importance our vision plays in our…

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HOW DO YOU DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILD? THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY PUNISHMENT IS INEFFECTIVE

Punishment only reduces inappropriate behaviour as long as the punishment remains in place.For example: If you ground your child for swearing. As soon as the grounding period finishes the swearing will most…

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WHAT IS PRAXIS?

What is Praxis and Dyspraxia? Put simply, you may have been told you that your child has difficulties with motor planning (planning movements) which involves planning what to do and how to…

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WHY DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST’S CORRECT PENCIL GRIP?

Why does it really matter? A question I am constantly being asked as an Occupational Therapist by concerned parents for a good reason! Pencil grip isn’t just about being able to hold…

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TIPS TO GET BACK TO SCHOOL STRESS FREE

Tips to help busy parents transition their children back to school with less tantrums!With the end of the holidays coming upon us as parents, we are all looking forward to our children…

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WHY OUTDOOR PLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR KIDS

Why is outdoor play important? What is outdoor play? Outdoor play is defined simply as “play activities that occur outside of a building”. Occupational Therapists, Allied health professionals and Teachers alike all…

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