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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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TRAVELLING WITH KIDS

Travelling with kids these Holidays? Many of you may be ready to start travelling to see family and friends over the Christmas/New Year period. Some of you may be driving or catching…

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AVOIDING CHRISTMAS MELTDOWNS

Christmas…. a time for giving, celebration and of course Santa. Its also a time for spending time with friends and family!! Whilst visiting friends and relatives and attending parties and social gathering…

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AVOIDING MISDIAGNOSIS IN OUR CHILDREN

The overlap of symptoms between different disorders can be confusing for parents, and at times therapists!!!. When understanding the complexity of this it is important to realise that different therapists receive training…

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MEDICATIONS AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

A number of medications are used for the management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in conjunction with therapeutic intervention. Medications have been proven to have effects on irritability, hyperactivity, and repetitive behaviours…

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