Online therapy, a part of Telepractice or Telehealth, is the new normal for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families. Many may be wondering if it is […]
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Children love reading books. It’s also a great way to develop children’s language skills. What’s more, using an AAC system (Augmentative and Alternative communication) while you read, is a great
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Starting a child at school is an exciting time for parents. Many also feel anxious about the change, but remember: you have been learning and building skills with your child,
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Don’t throw away your boxes! You can use them for all kinds of fun gross-motor-skill activities. Here are a few ideas. Tissue boxes for jumping joeys Boxes from around the
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As children grow and their handwriting develops, occupational therapists begin to support these skills differently. Here are some of our top tips: Correcting bad writing habits take lower priority You
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Held early September 2020, the 4th Annual Family Conference brought together families of children with disabilities and developmental delays and their allies. Themed around doing things differently during the pandemic
“Doing things differently” 4th Annual Family Conference Parent Statement Read More »
Australian Government funds Parent Peer Leadership Project that builds expertise for families of children with developmental concerns through the Now & Next program and local parent peer workers. We have
Actor and screenwriter Audrey O’Connor is inspiring people with disability to have a voice and make a difference through cinema. People living with disability have amazing stories to tell. For
Not Invisible Anymore Read More »
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Telehealth, such as online therapy, is the new normal, but did you know it enables new opportunities to support a child’s development?
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The National Disability Insurance Agency funds Plumtree for a project providing resources and training to enhance the library experience for children with disability and their families. A hub of learning
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Since 2017, our family conferences have been bringing together and inspiring families of children with a disability to take the lead and dream big. Themed “Doing things differently,” the 4th
4th Annual Family Conference: making the best of these uncertain times Read More »
Generally, children will try to put shoes on by themselves around three years old. They may get the sides wrong, but, as parents, give them lots of praise for trying!
Teaching children how to put shoes on the correct feet Read More »
Handwriting develops in stages. One of these milestones is learning how to size letters, which makes words look neater and more readable… but how do we teach it to children?
Handwriting tips to teach children letter sizing Read More »
Winter is here… and that means the sniffles! It’s a good idea to teach children how to blow their nose as a goal before the cold weather arrives. Then they
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