Occupational Therapy Articles for Childcare
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Occupational Therapy For Cerebral Palsy
There are 17 million people who have cerebral palsy, and of that figure, approximately 34,000 live in Australia. This means every 15 hours; a child is born with cerebral palsy in Australia. Cerebral palsy is a life-long disability that requires an occupational therapist’s services to improve the quality of life. Below, we illustrate the top […]
What Are Play Skills?
You’re never too old to play, but did you know that playing is an important part of a child’s development? There are different play skills that children learn from infancy throughout their childhood that are crucial to social, psychological, and physical development that can affect their lives and relationships as adults. Play skills are different […]
Social Skills For Kids: 10 Ways to Practice Social Skills at Home
A growing number of parents are finding that Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme doesn’t cover their child’s needs especially if they have high functioning Autism or ADHD. If you’re one of these parents, you’ve likely noticed that the resources necessary to help develop your child’s social skills are few and far between. Therefore, at Ready […]
Is ADHD Bad? Exploring the Impact of ADHD
All kids lose attention and act impulsively from time to time. However, a child who frequently exhibits inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and hypersensitivity might be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not necessarily “bad.” Although ADHD has a reputation for being “bad,” it isn’t as negative as it’s commonly […]
5 Benefits of Telehealth Therapy Sessions
Going to appointments can sometimes be a pain. There is time spent driving there and in the waiting room. If you have children, this can also increase the amount of time getting them reading, putting them in the car and entertaining them during this whole process. Luckily, more and more providers are offering telehealth services […]
Benefits of mobile paediatric Occupational Therapist
What Are The Benefits Of A Mobile Paediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic? There are some distinct benefits that mobile paediatric occupational therapy provides: As a parent of a child who needs occupational therapy, you know the commitments required. The time spent traveling back and forth, taking time from work or from other obligations, and the need […]
Controlled Choices: Unlocking the Secret Parenting Strategy
As an Occupational Therapist, I often work with children who have difficulty following instructions. One of the strategies I often use is called “Controlled Choices”. Controlled choices is where the adult presents the child with two or more options. For example, the child needs to complete two worksheets. The adult might say, “Billy, which activity […]
Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children (5-17 years)
In April 2019, Australia’s Department of Health released new guidelines for children and young people, aged 5 to 17 years. This document outlines the levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, screen time and sleep a child should receive. Below is a summary of the points from the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young […]
What is Occupational Therapy? (Explained By OTs)
As Occupational Therapists, we often get asked questions like “So you help people get back to work after an injury? “So, that’s kind of like a physiotherapist?” “So, that’s like Occupational Health and Safety?” As Occupational Therapists, we get asked “What is Occupational Therapy” all the time – both professionally and personally. Sometimes it is […]
Sensory Play: Benefits, Ideas & Activities
When it comes to teaching young children new things, play is one of the single best strategies an adult can use. In fact, scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain – unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 […]
9 Multisensory Activities For Sensory Handwriting: Easy To Setup
Do you want your child to learn their alphabet but often find it difficult for them to focus? How often do you feel like a broken record, telling your children to practice handwriting? Well, handwriting is actually a really hard task! Handwriting requires a combination of complex skills such as visual, physical fine motor, gross […]
Helpful Websites for Parents (Curated By Occupational Therapists)
Here are some websites that parents might find helpful. Brisbane Kids: This website is super helpful for parents living in Brisbane. You’ll never run out of activities and events to take your children to. The Brisbane Kids website has a calendar full of activities to do around the Brisbane area, and directories to local […]
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